Head to head
Bateson 35-16 vs Turatello F20
The Bateson 35-16 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 35-16 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35-16 | Turatello F20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,000kg |
| Size | 16' x 6'2" | - |
| Payload | 2670kg | - |
| Length | - | 616cm |
| Width | - | 210cm |
| Unladen weight | - | approx. 850kg |
Sources: Bateson 35-16, Turatello F20. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35-16 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross
A 16-foot tilt-bed transporter used to move 4x4s, plant and light machinery without loading ramps, since the whole bed tilts to ground level. A staple of small plant hire and vehicle recovery fleets.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the F20 if...
Described by its Italian maker as the smallest of its car-carrying vans, the F20 suits owners who need to move a single race or track car under cover without the size and cost of a full motorsport transporter.
Listed by
- Turatello Trailers Ltd. - Nottingham, Burton Joyce
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 35-16 and the Turatello F20?
The Bateson 35-16 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 35-16 is a twin-axle hydraulic tilt transporter trailer; the Turatello F20 is a enclosed van-type trailer for transporting a single race or road car.
Can I tow the Bateson 35-16 or the Turatello F20 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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