Head to head
Fautras Provan vs Ifor Williams Business Inabox
The Fautras Provan is a french-built two-horse trailer, also fitted out by some sellers to carry a horse-drawn carriage. The Ifor Williams Business Inabox is a trailer-based mobile workshop, boxvan or catering/retail unit.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Fautras Provan | Ifor Williams Business Inabox | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 890-990kg | 1900kg (Workshop M) |
| Gross weight | 1,300-2,000kg (PTAC) | 3500kg |
| External length | 4.27m | - |
| External width | 2.20m | - |
| External height | 2.69m | - |
| Flooring | Rot-proof polyethylene, lifetime guarantee | - |
| Internal length | - | 4.45m (Workshop M) |
| Internal width | - | 2.18m |
| Overall length | - | 5.96m (Workshop M) |
Sources: Fautras Provan, Ifor Williams Business Inabox. 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 Business Inabox if...
A trailer shell fitted out as a mobile workshop, shop or catering unit rather than a load carrier. Tradespeople and mobile caterers buy it to take a fitted-out workspace to a site rather than build one into a van.
Listed by
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Fautras Provan and the Ifor Williams Business Inabox?
The Fautras Provan is a french-built two-horse trailer, also fitted out by some sellers to carry a horse-drawn carriage; the Ifor Williams Business Inabox is a trailer-based mobile workshop, boxvan or catering/retail unit.
Can I tow the Fautras Provan or the Ifor Williams Business Inabox 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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