Head to head
Fautras Oblic+2 vs Ifor Williams LM166
The Ifor Williams LM166 is 185kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Fautras Oblic+2 weighs 185kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Fautras Oblic+2 | Ifor Williams LM166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 795kg |
| Gross weight | 2,000-3,000kg (chassis dependent) | 3500kg |
| Interior length | 3.45m | - |
| Interior width | 1.80m | - |
| Payload | - | 2705kg |
| Internal bed | - | 4.77m x 1.98m |
Sources: Fautras Oblic+2, Ifor Williams LM166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Oblic+2 if...
A two-horse trailer that loads horses at a diagonal rather than straight ahead, giving nervous travellers more room to brace. It is hired by owners moving horses that struggle in conventional straight-loading boxes; UK ads sometimes list it under Cheval Liberte, the dealer that distributes it, rather than its actual French maker Fautras.
Full Oblic+2 specifications →Buy or hire the LM166 if...
- you want one that is 185kg lighter empty
Bought by contractors and hauliers who regularly carry longer loads, such as fencing materials or several pallets, and need more deck length than the LM106 or LM126 provide.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Fautras Oblic+2 and the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Ifor Williams LM166 is 185kg lighter empty. The Fautras Oblic+2 is a diagonal-loading two-horse trailer; the Ifor Williams LM166 is a a long-bed flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Fautras Oblic+2 or the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Ifor Williams LM166. It is 185kg lighter empty than the Fautras Oblic+2.
Can I tow the Fautras Oblic+2 or the Ifor Williams LM166 on a car licence?
Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.
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