Head to head
Fautras Oblic+2 vs Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")
The Fautras Oblic+2 is 20kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") weighs 20kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Fautras Oblic+2 | Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 1000kg |
| Gross weight | 2,000-3,000kg (chassis dependent) | 3500kg |
| Interior length | 3.45m | - |
| Interior width | 1.80m | - |
| Bed length | - | 16'2" / 4930mm |
| Bed width | - | 6'6" / 1940mm |
| Payload | - | 2500kg |
Sources: Fautras Oblic+2, Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"). Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Oblic+2 if...
- you want one that is 20kg lighter empty
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 U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") if...
The U-Tilt range is Indespension's answer to ramp-loaded plant trailers, tipping the whole bed down rather than using fold-out ramps, which suits low-clearance machinery. It is generally compared with Ifor Williams' ramped GX plant trailers by hire fleets choosing between the two loading systems.
Full U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Fautras Oblic+2 and the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Fautras Oblic+2 is 20kg lighter empty. The Fautras Oblic+2 is a diagonal-loading two-horse trailer; the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is a a twin-axle tilting flatbed trailer for plant and machinery, using twin hydraulic rams to tip the bed for low loading..
Which is lighter, the Fautras Oblic+2 or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Fautras Oblic+2. It is 20kg lighter empty than the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6").
Can I tow the Fautras Oblic+2 or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") 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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