Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 4 vs Turatello F20
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Turatello F20 is 330kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 weighs 330kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 4 | Turatello F20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,000kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1180kg | approx. 850kg |
| Payload | up to 2320kg | - |
| Internal width | 2.12m | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Length | - | 616cm |
| Width | - | 210cm |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 4, Turatello F20. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 4 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross
Aimed at motorsport teams and vehicle recovery operators who need a hydraulic tilt-bed for easy low loading of a single car. It is the entry point into the numbered Race Transporter range, below the 5, 6 and 7.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Buy or hire the F20 if...
- you want one that is 330kg lighter empty
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 Race Transporter 4 and the Turatello F20?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Turatello F20 is 330kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter; the Turatello F20 is a enclosed van-type trailer for transporting a single race or road car.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Turatello F20?
The Turatello F20. It is 330kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 4.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 4 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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