Head to head
Fautras Oblic+2 vs M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer
The Fautras Oblic+2 is 270kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer weighs 270kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Fautras Oblic+2 | M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 1250kg |
| Gross weight | 2,000-3,000kg (chassis dependent) | 3500kg |
| Interior length | 3.45m | - |
| Interior width | 1.80m | - |
| Payload | - | 2250kg |
| Internal length | - | 3615mm |
| Internal width | - | 1850mm |
| Axles | - | Twin (Knott Avonride) |
Sources: Fautras Oblic+2, M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer. 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 270kg 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 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer if...
A mid-size livestock trailer for farmers moving cattle or sheep to market or between fields, sized for a single tractor or 4x4 tow vehicle rather than a dedicated lorry.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Fautras Oblic+2 and the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Fautras Oblic+2 is 270kg lighter empty. The Fautras Oblic+2 is a diagonal-loading two-horse trailer; the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer.
Which is lighter, the Fautras Oblic+2 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Fautras Oblic+2. It is 270kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer.
Can I tow the Fautras Oblic+2 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer 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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