Head to head
Fautras Oblic+2 vs Ifor Williams TA5
The Fautras Oblic+2 is a diagonal-loading two-horse trailer. The Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Fautras Oblic+2 | Ifor Williams TA5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) |
| Gross weight | 2,000-3,000kg (chassis dependent) | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants |
| Interior length | 3.45m | - |
| Interior width | 1.80m | - |
| Internal width | - | 1.53m |
| Internal length | - | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Fautras Oblic+2, Ifor Williams TA5. 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 TA5 if...
The standard British livestock trailer, and the one most smallholders and farmers picture when they say livestock trailer. Low loading height and flexible partitions matter more here than raw capacity, because the job is getting animals in and out calmly rather than maximising a payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Fautras Oblic+2 and the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Fautras Oblic+2 is a diagonal-loading two-horse trailer; the Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle.
Can I tow the Fautras Oblic+2 or the Ifor Williams TA5 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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