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Fautras Provan vs Ifor Williams HB510XL

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 HB510XL is a an extra-length double horsebox trailer.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Provan
Fautras Provan
Ifor Williams HB510XL
Ifor Williams HB510XL - image: Universal Trailers

Specifications side by side

Fautras ProvanIfor Williams HB510XL
Unladen weight890-990kg1290kg
Gross weight1,300-2,000kg (PTAC)3500kg
External length4.27m-
External width2.20m-
External height2.69m-
FlooringRot-proof polyethylene, lifetime guarantee-
Payload-2210kg
Internal length-4.25m
Internal width-1.74m

Sources: Fautras Provan, Ifor Williams HB510XL. 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 HB510XL if...

For owners of taller or longer horses who find the standard HB511 too tight, giving extra internal length on the same 3500kg chassis so it stays towable by a suitably rated 4x4.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Fautras Provan and the Ifor Williams HB510XL?

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 HB510XL is a an extra-length double horsebox trailer.

Can I tow the Fautras Provan or the Ifor Williams HB510XL 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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