Head to head
Fautras Oblic+2 vs Ifor Williams P5
The Ifor Williams P5 is 839kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Fautras Oblic+2 weighs 839kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Fautras Oblic+2 | Ifor Williams P5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 141kg |
| Gross weight | 2,000-3,000kg (chassis dependent) | 500kg |
| Interior length | 3.45m | - |
| Interior width | 1.80m | - |
| Payload | - | 359kg |
| Internal bed | - | 1.53m x 1.02m |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Fautras Oblic+2, Ifor Williams P5. 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 P5 if...
- you want one that is 839kg lighter empty
A light general-purpose trailer for domestic buyers moving garden waste, small loads or a mower, chosen for its low unladen weight so it can be towed by almost any car.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Fautras Oblic+2 and the Ifor Williams P5?
The Ifor Williams P5 is 839kg lighter empty. The Fautras Oblic+2 is a diagonal-loading two-horse trailer; the Ifor Williams P5 is a the smallest unbraked domestic trailer Ifor Williams makes.
Which is lighter, the Fautras Oblic+2 or the Ifor Williams P5?
The Ifor Williams P5. It is 839kg lighter empty than the Fautras Oblic+2.
Can I tow the Fautras Oblic+2 or the Ifor Williams P5 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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