Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Turatello F20
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Turatello F20 is 350kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 350kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Turatello F20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,000kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | approx. 850kg |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | - |
| Internal width | 2.12m | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Length | - | 616cm |
| Width | - | 210cm |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Turatello F20. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 5 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross
Used by race teams and professional recovery operators moving cars that need slightly more bed length or restraint options than the Race Transporter 4 offers. It remains a twin-axle single-car trailer rather than a multi-car hauler.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the F20 if...
- you want one that is 350kg 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 5 and the Turatello F20?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Turatello F20 is 350kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, longer than the Race Transporter 4; 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 5 or the Turatello F20?
The Turatello F20. It is 350kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 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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