Head to head
Fautras Oblic+2 vs Ifor Williams P8e
The Ifor Williams P8e is 762kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Fautras Oblic+2 weighs 762kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Fautras Oblic+2 | Ifor Williams P8e | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 218kg |
| Gross weight | 2,000-3,000kg (chassis dependent) | 750kg |
| Interior length | 3.45m | - |
| Interior width | 1.80m | - |
| Payload | - | 532kg |
| Internal bed | - | 2.51m x 1.45m |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Fautras Oblic+2, Ifor Williams P8e. 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 P8e if...
- you want one that is 762kg lighter empty
For domestic and light trade users wanting the most bed space available before needing to move up to a braked trailer, useful for bulkier garden or DIY loads.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Fautras Oblic+2 and the Ifor Williams P8e?
The Ifor Williams P8e is 762kg lighter empty. The Fautras Oblic+2 is a diagonal-loading two-horse trailer; the Ifor Williams P8e is a the largest of Ifor Williams' unbraked small domestic trailers.
Which is lighter, the Fautras Oblic+2 or the Ifor Williams P8e?
The Ifor Williams P8e. It is 762kg lighter empty than the Fautras Oblic+2.
Can I tow the Fautras Oblic+2 or the Ifor Williams P8e 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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