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Fautras Provan vs Ifor Williams TT3017

The Ifor Williams TT3017 is 20kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Provan
Fautras Provan
Ifor Williams TT3017
Ifor Williams TT3017 - image: Norfolk Trailers

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Fautras ProvanIfor Williams TT3017
Unladen weight890-990kg870-880kg depending on tyre specification
Gross weight1,300-2,000kg (PTAC)3,500kg
External length4.27m-
External width2.20m-
External height2.69m-
FlooringRot-proof polyethylene, lifetime guarantee-
Internal body-3.01m x 1.62m (9ft 9in x 5ft 6in)
Brakes-Braked

Sources: Fautras Provan, Ifor Williams TT3017. 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 TT3017 if...

  • you want one that is 20kg lighter empty

A mid-size powered tipper used by groundworkers, agricultural contractors and self-builders moving muck, aggregate and spoil. The electric tipping ram is what you are paying for over a hand-winch tipper, and on a trailer used weekly it earns that back quickly.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Fautras Provan and the Ifor Williams TT3017?

The Ifor Williams TT3017 is 20kg lighter empty. 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 TT3017 is a tipping trailer, twin axle.

Which is lighter, the Fautras Provan or the Ifor Williams TT3017?

The Ifor Williams TT3017. It is 20kg lighter empty than the Fautras Provan.

Can I tow the Fautras Provan or the Ifor Williams TT3017 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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