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Fautras Provan vs Ifor Williams GH126

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 GH126 is a a wide-bed plant trailer for compact machinery.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Provan
Fautras Provan
Ifor Williams GH126
Ifor Williams GH126 - image: blains.co.uk

Specifications side by side

Fautras ProvanIfor Williams GH126
Unladen weight890-990kg765kg
Gross weight1,300-2,000kg (PTAC)3500kg
External length4.27m-
External width2.20m-
External height2.69m-
FlooringRot-proof polyethylene, lifetime guarantee-
Payload-2735kg
Internal bed-3.66m x 1.84m

Sources: Fautras Provan, Ifor Williams GH126. 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.

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Buy or hire the GH126 if...

Used by groundworks and plant hire firms moving mini excavators or dumpers that need both extra length and the full 1.84m bed width the smaller GH models do not offer.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Fautras Provan and the Ifor Williams GH126?

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 GH126 is a a wide-bed plant trailer for compact machinery.

Can I tow the Fautras Provan or the Ifor Williams GH126 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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