Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Turatello F20
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 293kg lighter empty and is rated 700kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Turatello F20 weighs 293kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Digger Plant 2 is rated 700kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Turatello F20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2,000kg |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | approx. 850kg |
| Payload | 2152kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | - |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | - |
| Length | - | 616cm |
| Width | - | 210cm |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Turatello F20. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Digger Plant 2 if...
- you want one that is 293kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 700kg heavier gross
Fits landscapers and small contractors running a micro or mini excavator that does not need the bigger bed of the standard Digger Plant. The lower unladen weight leaves more of the gross rating free for the machine itself.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Lancaster trailer hire - ELY
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 Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Turatello F20?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is 293kg lighter empty and is rated 700kg heavier gross. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant; the Turatello F20 is a enclosed van-type trailer for transporting a single race or road car.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Turatello F20?
The Brian James Digger Plant 2. It is 293kg lighter empty than the Turatello F20.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 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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