Head to head
Fautras Provan vs Ifor Williams GH1054
The Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and is 230kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Fautras Provan weighs 230kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Fautras Provan | Ifor Williams GH1054 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,300 - 2,000kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 890 - 990kg | 660kg |
| Internal length | 3.00m | - |
| Internal width | 1.63m | - |
| Internal height | 2.25m | - |
| Axles | Single | - |
| Brakes | Braked (inertia) | - |
| Payload | - | 2840kg |
| Internal bed | - | 3.04m x 1.62m |
Sources: Fautras Provan, Ifor Williams GH1054. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Provan if...
A lightweight two-horse trailer for private owners and small livery yards who want to tow with a car on a standard B96 licence rather than needing a 7.5 tonne horsebox. The all-polyester body and large front ramp aim to make loading easier than a steel-bodied trailer of similar size.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Buy or hire the GH1054 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 230kg lighter empty
A step up from the GH94 for plant hire and groundworks operators carrying a mini digger or skid-steer loader that needs a bit more bed width, while still staying towable behind a 3.5t-rated pickup.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Fautras Provan and the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and is 230kg lighter empty. The Fautras Provan is a 2-horse polyester-bodied horse trailer; the Ifor Williams GH1054 is a a mid-size plant trailer for skid-steers and small diggers.
Which is lighter, the Fautras Provan or the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054. It is 230kg lighter empty than the Fautras Provan.
Can I tow the Fautras Provan or the Ifor Williams GH1054 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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