Head to head
Fautras Oblic+2 vs Woodford Galaxy
The Fautras Oblic+2 is 270kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 270kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Fautras Oblic+2 | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 1250kg |
| Gross weight | 2,000-3,000kg (chassis dependent) | 3500kg |
| Interior length | 3.45m | - |
| Interior width | 1.80m | - |
| Payload | - | 2250kg |
| Internal bed | - | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
Sources: Fautras Oblic+2, Woodford Galaxy. 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 Galaxy if...
A covered transporter for classic car dealers and collectors who want their vehicle enclosed and winched on rather than driven up an open ramp. The half-aluminium chassis and electric tilt keep unladen weight down relative to the payload it carries.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
Common questions
What is the difference between the Fautras Oblic+2 and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Fautras Oblic+2 is 270kg lighter empty. The Fautras Oblic+2 is a diagonal-loading two-horse trailer; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which is lighter, the Fautras Oblic+2 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Fautras Oblic+2. It is 270kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Can I tow the Fautras Oblic+2 or the Woodford Galaxy 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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