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Fautras Provan vs Ifor Williams LM146

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 LM146 is a a twin-axle flatbed goods trailer in the heavier-duty lm range..

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Provan
Fautras Provan
Ifor Williams LM146
Ifor Williams LM146 - image: blains.co.uk

Specifications side by side

Fautras ProvanIfor Williams LM146
Unladen weight890-990kg735kg
Gross weight1,300-2,000kg (PTAC)3500kg
External length4.27m-
External width2.20m-
External height2.69m-
FlooringRot-proof polyethylene, lifetime guarantee-
Overall length-5.60m
Overall width-2.10m
Bed-4.23m / 13'9" ((internal) length); 1.98m / 6'5" ((internal) width)
Payload-2765kg
Tyres-195/60R12C

Sources: Fautras Provan, Ifor Williams LM146. 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 LM146 if...

The LM146 is a general-purpose flatbed aimed at landscaping, construction and plumbing trades that need a long, wide load bed with a high payload on a single 3500kg-braked chassis. It is used where loads are bulky or awkwardly shaped rather than plant machinery, which typically goes on the ramped GX range instead.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Fautras Provan and the Ifor Williams LM146?

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 LM146 is a a twin-axle flatbed goods trailer in the heavier-duty LM range..

Can I tow the Fautras Provan or the Ifor Williams LM146 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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