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Fautras Provan vs Ifor Williams GX125 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 GX125 HD is a a longer heavy-duty plant trailer.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Provan
Fautras Provan
Ifor Williams GX125 HD
Ifor Williams GX125 HD - image: Blains Trailers & Tyres

Specifications side by side

Fautras ProvanIfor Williams GX125 HD
Unladen weight890-990kg760kg
Gross weight1,300-2,000kg (PTAC)3500kg
External length4.27m-
External width2.20m-
External height2.69m-
FlooringRot-proof polyethylene, lifetime guarantee-
Payload-2740kg
Internal bed-3.66m x 1.57m

Sources: Fautras Provan, Ifor Williams GX125 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.

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Buy or hire the GX125 HD if...

For plant hire firms carrying longer machines such as excavators with extended dipper arms or tracked dumpers that need the extra bed length over the GX105HD.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Fautras Provan and the Ifor Williams GX125 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 GX125 HD is a a longer heavy-duty plant trailer.

Can I tow the Fautras Provan or the Ifor Williams GX125 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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