Head to head
Fautras Provan vs Ifor Williams GH146
The Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Fautras Provan is 20kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 weighs 20kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Fautras Provan | Ifor Williams GH146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,300 - 2,000kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 890 - 990kg | 910kg |
| Internal length | 3.00m | - |
| Internal width | 1.63m | - |
| Internal height | 2.25m | - |
| Axles | Single | - |
| Brakes | Braked (inertia) | - |
| Payload | - | 2590kg |
| Internal bed | - | 4.285m x 1.84m |
Sources: Fautras Provan, Ifor Williams GH146. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Provan if...
- you want one that is 20kg lighter empty
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 GH146 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
Aimed at plant hire operators who need the longest bed in the GH range for larger excavators or two smaller machines, with a tri-axle chassis to keep payload up within the 3500kg limit.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Fautras Provan and the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Fautras Provan is 20kg lighter empty. The Fautras Provan is a 2-horse polyester-bodied horse trailer; the Ifor Williams GH146 is a a tri-axle long-bed plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Fautras Provan or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Fautras Provan. It is 20kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH146.
Can I tow the Fautras Provan or the Ifor Williams GH146 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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