Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant vs Turatello F20
The Brian James Digger Plant is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Digger Plant is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant | Turatello F20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,000kg |
| Internal bed | 3.2m x 1.7m | - |
| Axles | Twin (12in wheels) | - |
| Length | - | 616cm |
| Width | - | 210cm |
| Unladen weight | - | approx. 850kg |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant, Turatello F20. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Digger Plant if...
- you want one that is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross
Used by groundworkers and plant hire firms to move a mini digger between sites behind a pickup or 4x4. Its bed size and gross weight target machines around the 3 to 3.5 tonne mark rather than heavier plant.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
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 and the Turatello F20?
The Brian James Digger Plant is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Brian James Digger Plant is a a twin-axle plant trailer built for carrying a mini excavator or similar machine; the Turatello F20 is a enclosed van-type trailer for transporting a single race or road car.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 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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