Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Brian James Race Shuttle 2
The Bateson 48LT is rated 500kg heavier gross and carries 341kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 500kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson 48LT carries 341kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Brian James Race Shuttle 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 2600kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | up to 1809kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | - |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Brian James Race Shuttle 2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 48LT if...
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 341kg more
Bateson's largest standard livestock trailer, described by the maker as suited to 4x4s and larger tow vehicles. It gives farmers more capacity than the smaller 60LT-class trailers in the same range.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
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 48LT and the Brian James Race Shuttle 2?
The Bateson 48LT is rated 500kg heavier gross and carries 341kg more. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Brian James Race Shuttle 2 is a an enclosed clamshell car transporter offered in fixed or tilt-bed form.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Brian James Race Shuttle 2?
The Bateson 48LT, by 341kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Brian James Race Shuttle 2 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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