Head to head
Ifor Williams GD85 vs Turatello F20
The Ifor Williams GD85 is 455kg lighter empty. The Turatello F20 is rated 600kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Turatello F20 weighs 455kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Turatello F20 is rated 600kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD85 | Turatello F20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle | 2,000kg |
| Unladen weight | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle | approx. 850kg |
| Internal bed | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reverse over-run | - |
| Length | - | 616cm |
| Width | - | 210cm |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD85, Turatello F20. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GD85 if...
- you want one that is 455kg lighter empty
The entry point of the Ifor Williams general duty range and one of the most common working trailers in Britain. Smallholders, gardeners and tradespeople buy it for everyday hauling without needing a heavy tow vehicle, and the twin-axle version roughly doubles the payload for a modest gain in unladen weight.
Full GD85 specifications →Buy or hire the F20 if...
- you want one that is rated 600kg heavier gross
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 Ifor Williams GD85 and the Turatello F20?
The Ifor Williams GD85 is 455kg lighter empty. The Turatello F20 is rated 600kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle; the Turatello F20 is a enclosed van-type trailer for transporting a single race or road car.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD85 or the Turatello F20?
The Ifor Williams GD85. It is 455kg lighter empty than the Turatello F20.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD85 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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