Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Brian James Race Shuttle 3
The Bateson 26MD carries 410kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 26MD carries 410kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Brian James Race Shuttle 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 2600kg / 3000kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | 1690kg / 2070kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | - |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Brian James Race Shuttle 3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 26MD if...
- you want one that carries 410kg more
A compact plant trailer built to carry a 1.5 to 2 tonne mini excavator plus buckets and attachments. It is a common sight behind pickups on groundworks and landscaping jobs, sized to stay within an unbraked or standard car licence towing limit.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
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 Bateson 26MD and the Brian James Race Shuttle 3?
The Bateson 26MD carries 410kg more. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; 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 26MD or the Brian James Race Shuttle 3?
The Bateson 26MD, by 410kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD 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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