Head to head
Bateson 35-16 vs Brian James Race Shuttle 3
The Bateson 35-16 carries 980kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 35-16 carries 980kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 35-16 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35-16 | Brian James Race Shuttle 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2600kg / 3000kg |
| Payload | 2670kg | 1690kg / 2070kg |
| Size | 16' x 6'2" | - |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Bateson 35-16, Brian James Race Shuttle 3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35-16 if...
- you want one that carries 980kg more
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
A 16-foot tilt-bed transporter used to move 4x4s, plant and light machinery without loading ramps, since the whole bed tilts to ground level. A staple of small plant hire and vehicle recovery fleets.
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 35-16 and the Brian James Race Shuttle 3?
The Bateson 35-16 carries 980kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Bateson 35-16 is a twin-axle hydraulic tilt transporter trailer; 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 35-16 or the Brian James Race Shuttle 3?
The Bateson 35-16, by 980kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 35-16 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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