Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Turatello F20
The Bateson 355B is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross and is 50kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Turatello F20 weighs 50kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Turatello F20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,000kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | approx. 850kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | - |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Length | - | 616cm |
| Width | - | 210cm |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Turatello F20. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 355B if...
- you want one that is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 50kg lighter empty
Bateson's most popular beavertail transporter, used by garages, race teams and recovery operators to load a car under its own power up a shallow ramp rather than winching it onto a flat deck. It comes with ramps and a hand winch as standard.
Listed by
- Mid Norfolk Trailer Sales & Hire LTD - King's Lynn
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 355B and the Turatello F20?
The Bateson 355B is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross and is 50kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Turatello F20 is a enclosed van-type trailer for transporting a single race or road car.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Turatello F20?
The Bateson 355B. It is 50kg lighter empty than the Turatello F20.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B 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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