Head to head
Brian James General Plant vs Turatello F20
The Brian James General Plant is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James General Plant is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James General Plant | Turatello F20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,000kg |
| Payload | 2593kg | - |
| Internal bed | 3.6m x 1.8m | - |
| Axles | Tri-axle (12in wheels) | - |
| Length | - | 616cm |
| Width | - | 210cm |
| Unladen weight | - | approx. 850kg |
Sources: Brian James General Plant, Turatello F20. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the General Plant if...
- you want one that is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross
A tougher all-round plant trailer for contractors who need to move a range of machines - diggers, dumpers, rollers - rather than one specific type. The tri-axle chassis spreads load for towing at higher gross weight on public roads.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
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 General Plant and the Turatello F20?
The Brian James General Plant is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Brian James General Plant is a a tri-axle equipment trailer for general building and groundwork plant; the Turatello F20 is a enclosed van-type trailer for transporting a single race or road car.
Can I tow the Brian James General 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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