Head to head
Fautras Provan vs Humbaur Steely
The Fautras Provan is a french-built two-horse trailer, also fitted out by some sellers to carry a horse-drawn carriage. The Humbaur Steely is a a small, unbraked single-axle flatbed trailer aimed at first-time buyers and light garden/site use..
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Fautras Provan | Humbaur Steely | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,300-2,000kg (PTAC) | 750kg |
| External length | 4.27m | - |
| External width | 2.20m | - |
| External height | 2.69m | - |
| Unladen weight | 890-990kg | - |
| Flooring | Rot-proof polyethylene, lifetime guarantee | - |
| Payload | - | 630kg |
| Inner length | - | 2050mm |
| Inner width | - | 1095mm |
Sources: Fautras Provan, Humbaur Steely. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Provan if...
A galvanised-chassis trailer built by the French maker Fautras, sold in the UK through horsebox dealers as a lightweight two-horse trailer. Its rot-proof floor and adjustable divider suit owners who want a trailer that will not need re-flooring after a few wet winters.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Buy or hire the Steely if...
The Steely is Humbaur's budget single-axle trailer, built with a hot-dip galvanised chassis as what the manufacturer describes as an entry point into trailer ownership. It suits light garden, construction-site and hobby loads rather than heavier trade use.
Full Steely specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Fautras Provan and the Humbaur Steely?
The Fautras Provan is a french-built two-horse trailer, also fitted out by some sellers to carry a horse-drawn carriage; the Humbaur Steely is a a small, unbraked single-axle flatbed trailer aimed at first-time buyers and light garden/site use..
Can I tow the Fautras Provan or the Humbaur Steely 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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