Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Brian James Race Shuttle 3
The Bateson 355B carries 1,010kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 1,010kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Brian James Race Shuttle 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2600kg / 3000kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 1690kg / 2070kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | Twin |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | - |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Brian James Race Shuttle 3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 355B if...
- you want one that carries 1,010kg more
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
Bateson's most popular beavertail transporter, used by garages, race teams and recovery operators to load a car under its own power up a shallow ramp rather than winching it onto a flat deck. It comes with ramps and a hand winch as standard.
Listed by
- Mid Norfolk Trailer Sales & Hire LTD - King's Lynn
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 355B and the Brian James Race Shuttle 3?
The Bateson 355B carries 1,010kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car 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 355B or the Brian James Race Shuttle 3?
The Bateson 355B, by 1,010kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B 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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