Head to head
Fautras Oblic+2 vs Woodford Widebody
The Woodford Widebody is 650kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Fautras Oblic+2 weighs 650kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Fautras Oblic+2 | Woodford Widebody | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 330kg to 694kg |
| Gross weight | 2,000-3,000kg (chassis dependent) | 1300kg to 3500kg |
| Interior length | 3.45m | - |
| Interior width | 1.80m | - |
| Payload | - | 940kg to 2806kg |
| Internal bed | - | 8ft to 16ft long x 5ft 10in to 6ft 6in wide |
| Axles | - | Single or Twin |
Sources: Fautras Oblic+2, Woodford Widebody. 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 Widebody if...
- you want one that is 650kg lighter empty
A wide-bed transporter for owners of low, wide performance and classic cars who need more deck width than a standard car trailer offers. The broad spread of gross weights and lengths covers everything from a single lightweight kit car to a heavier twin-axle load.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Southern County Trailers Ltd - Southampton, West End
Common questions
What is the difference between the Fautras Oblic+2 and the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody is 650kg lighter empty. The Fautras Oblic+2 is a diagonal-loading two-horse trailer; the Woodford Widebody is a a wide flatbed vehicle transporter offered across 13 length and axle combinations.
Which is lighter, the Fautras Oblic+2 or the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody. It is 650kg lighter empty than the Fautras Oblic+2.
Can I tow the Fautras Oblic+2 or the Woodford Widebody 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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