Head to head
Fautras Provan vs Ifor Williams GX105 HD
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 HD is a a heavy-duty version of the gx105 plant trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Fautras Provan | Ifor Williams GX105 HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 890-990kg | 690kg |
| 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 | - |
| Payload | - | 2810kg |
| Internal bed | - | 3.03m x 1.57m |
Sources: Fautras Provan, Ifor Williams GX105 HD. 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 HD if...
For plant hire operators moving heavier compact machinery on the same bed footprint as the GX105, where the standard trailer's 2700kg gross weight would leave too little payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Fautras Provan and the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
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 HD is a a heavy-duty version of the GX105 plant trailer.
Can I tow the Fautras Provan or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD 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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