Head to head
Fautras Provan vs Woodford Widebody
The Fautras Provan is a french-built two-horse trailer, also fitted out by some sellers to carry a horse-drawn carriage. The Woodford Widebody is a a wide flatbed vehicle transporter offered across 13 length and axle combinations.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Fautras Provan | Woodford Widebody | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 890-990kg | 330kg to 694kg |
| Gross weight | 1,300-2,000kg (PTAC) | 1300kg to 3500kg |
| External length | 4.27m | - |
| External width | 2.20m | - |
| External height | 2.69m | - |
| Flooring | Rot-proof polyethylene, lifetime guarantee | - |
| Payload | - | 940kg to 2806kg |
| Internal bed | - | 8ft to 16ft long x 5ft 10in to 6ft 6in wide |
| Axles | - | Single or Twin |
Sources: Fautras Provan, Woodford Widebody. 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 Widebody if...
A wide-bed transporter for owners of low, wide performance and classic cars who need more deck width than a standard car trailer offers. The broad spread of gross weights and lengths covers everything from a single lightweight kit car to a heavier twin-axle load.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Southern County Trailers Ltd - Southampton, West End
Common questions
What is the difference between the Fautras Provan and the Woodford Widebody?
The Fautras Provan is a french-built two-horse trailer, also fitted out by some sellers to carry a horse-drawn carriage; the Woodford Widebody is a a wide flatbed vehicle transporter offered across 13 length and axle combinations.
Can I tow the Fautras Provan or the Woodford Widebody 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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