Head to head
Bailey Trailers TB12-15 vs Brian James Race Shuttle 3
The Bailey Trailers TB12-15 is a twin axle tipping trailer range, 12 to 15 tonne capacity. The Brian James Race Shuttle 3 is a an enclosed clamshell car transporter in two gross weight options, fixed or tilt-bed.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Specifications side by side
| Bailey Trailers TB12-15 | Brian James Race Shuttle 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Axles | 2 x commercial 10-stud | Twin |
| Capacity | 15.8m3 (TB12) to 19.7m3 (TB15) | - |
| Body size | 5400x2500x1225mm (TB12) to 6000x2500x1300mm (TB15) | - |
| Tyres | 385/65 R22.5 | - |
| Suspension | 32 tonne, 3-leaf, tandem | - |
| Gross weight | - | 2600kg / 3000kg |
| Payload | - | 1690kg / 2070kg |
Sources: Bailey Trailers TB12-15, Brian James Race Shuttle 3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB12-15 if...
Bailey's TB12-15 range covers three tipping trailer sizes on the same heavy commercial running gear, aimed at contractors and plant hire yards moving aggregate, spoil and site waste. The largest, the TB15, carries close to 20m3 of loose material, so it suits bulky waste rather than dense loads.
Listed by
- Bailey Trailers Ltd - Sleaford, Sleaford
Buy or hire the Race Shuttle 3 if...
Serves motorsport competitors and classic car owners who want their car fully enclosed for weather and security on longer tows. The two gross weight options let a buyer match the trailer to a lighter classic or a heavier modern performance car.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- A47 Barwell Trailers Sales Hire Service Ltd - Leicester, Barwell
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bailey Trailers TB12-15 and the Brian James Race Shuttle 3?
The Bailey Trailers TB12-15 is a twin axle tipping trailer range, 12 to 15 tonne capacity; the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 is a an enclosed clamshell car transporter in two gross weight options, fixed or tilt-bed.
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