Head to head
Fautras Provan vs Ifor Williams GX105
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 GX105 is a a mid-size plant trailer with a skid or ramp loading option.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Fautras Provan | Ifor Williams GX105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 890-990kg | 675kg |
| Gross weight | 1,300-2,000kg (PTAC) | 2700kg |
| External length | 4.27m | - |
| External width | 2.20m | - |
| External height | 2.69m | - |
| Flooring | Rot-proof polyethylene, lifetime guarantee | - |
| Payload | - | 2025kg |
| Internal bed | - | 3.03m x 1.57m |
Sources: Fautras Provan, Ifor Williams GX105. 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 GX105 if...
A plant hire and groundworks trailer for skid-steers or mini excavators that need a longer bed than the GX84 but not the higher 3500kg gross weight of the GX105HD.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Fautras Provan and the Ifor Williams GX105?
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 GX105 is a a mid-size plant trailer with a skid or ramp loading option.
Can I tow the Fautras Provan or the Ifor Williams GX105 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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