Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Turatello F20
The Brian James Tipper is rated 700kg heavier gross and is 65kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Tipper is rated 700kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Turatello F20 weighs 65kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Turatello F20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 2,000kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | approx. 850kg |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | - |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | - |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | - |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | - |
| Length | - | 616cm |
| Width | - | 210cm |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Turatello F20. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Tipper if...
- you want one that is rated 700kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 65kg lighter empty
Used by builders, landscapers and small hauliers who need to tip loose materials rather than lift them off by hand. The range of widths, lengths and axle counts lets a buyer match capacity to their tow vehicle's rating.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- 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 Tipper and the Turatello F20?
The Brian James Tipper is rated 700kg heavier gross and is 65kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Turatello F20 is a enclosed van-type trailer for transporting a single race or road car.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Turatello F20?
The Brian James Tipper. It is 65kg lighter empty than the Turatello F20.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper 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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