Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Brian James Race Shuttle 3
The Brian James Race Shuttle 3 is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 740kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 carries 740kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Brian James Race Shuttle 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 2600kg / 3000kg |
| Payload | 950kg | 1690kg / 2070kg |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | - |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Brian James Race Shuttle 3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 12LT if...
The 12LT is Bateson's entry-level livestock trailer, the only single-axle model in its livestock range, aimed at smallholders and farmers moving calves, sheep or pigs in smaller numbers than a full cattle trailer would carry. Its low GVW keeps it towable by smaller 4x4s and pickups.
Full 12LT specifications →Buy or hire the Race Shuttle 3 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 740kg more
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 Bateson 12LT and the Brian James Race Shuttle 3?
The Brian James Race Shuttle 3 is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 740kg more. The Bateson 12LT is a the smallest trailer in Bateson's livestock range, a single-axle trailer for calves, sheep and pigs.; the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 is a an enclosed clamshell car transporter in two gross weight options, fixed or tilt-bed.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the Brian James Race Shuttle 3?
The Brian James Race Shuttle 3, by 740kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 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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