Head to head
Bateson 100LT vs Brian James Race Shuttle 2
The Bateson 100LT is rated 7.4 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 100LT is rated 7.4 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 100LT | Brian James Race Shuttle 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 10,000kg | 2600kg |
| Axles | Twin beam axles, cam brakes, leaf spring | Twin |
| Internal length | 6000mm (20ft) | - |
| Internal width | 2200mm (2300mm overall) | - |
| Wheels/tyres | 400 x 60 x 15.5 | - |
| Payload | - | up to 1809kg |
Sources: Bateson 100LT, Brian James Race Shuttle 2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 100LT if...
- you want one that is rated 7.4 tonnes heavier gross
Bateson's largest livestock trailer, a 20ft tractor-drawn unit with a fully galvanised, demountable container. At 10 tonnes gross it suits livestock hauliers and farms moving full loads of cattle or sheep rather than the smaller trailers aimed at hobby keepers.
Listed by
- Liverseed Trailers - Preston, Lostock Hall, Penwortham
Buy or hire the Race Shuttle 2 if...
Bought by club racers and classic car owners who want an enclosed, lockable transporter without stepping up to the larger Race Shuttle 3. The fixed or tilt-bed choice suits both low-slung cars and everyday road cars.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 100LT and the Brian James Race Shuttle 2?
The Bateson 100LT is rated 7.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 100LT is a tractor-drawn livestock trailer with demountable container, 20ft; the Brian James Race Shuttle 2 is a an enclosed clamshell car transporter offered in fixed or tilt-bed form.
Can I tow the Bateson 100LT or the Brian James Race Shuttle 2 on a car licence?
Bateson 100LT is rated over 3,500kg gross, which is beyond what a car can tow in the UK.
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