Head to head
Maypole MP6812 vs Turatello F20
The Maypole MP6812 is 787kg lighter empty. The Turatello F20 is rated 1.6 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Turatello F20 weighs 787kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Turatello F20 is rated 1.6 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Maypole MP6812 | Turatello F20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 400kg | 2,000kg |
| Unladen weight | 63kg | approx. 850kg |
| Payload | 337kg | - |
| Internal length | 120cm | - |
| Internal width | 92cm | - |
| Internal height | 35cm | - |
| Length | - | 616cm |
| Width | - | 210cm |
Sources: Maypole MP6812, Turatello F20. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the MP6812 if...
- you want one that is 787kg lighter empty
A step up from the MP6810 for buyers wanting slightly more load capacity for camping, leisure or light commercial use. The extra 15cm of length and 37kg of payload over the MP6810 is the difference between a boot-load and a small van-load, at a weight any car can still tow.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Buy or hire the F20 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.6 tonnes 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 Maypole MP6812 and the Turatello F20?
The Maypole MP6812 is 787kg lighter empty. The Turatello F20 is rated 1.6 tonnes heavier gross. The Maypole MP6812 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 400kg gross weight.; the Turatello F20 is a enclosed van-type trailer for transporting a single race or road car.
Which is lighter, the Maypole MP6812 or the Turatello F20?
The Maypole MP6812. It is 787kg lighter empty than the Turatello F20.
Can I tow the Maypole MP6812 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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