Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Brian James Race Shuttle 3
The Bateson 48LT carries 460kg more and is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 48LT carries 460kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Brian James Race Shuttle 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 2600kg / 3000kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 1690kg / 2070kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | - |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Brian James Race Shuttle 3. 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 carries 460kg more
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
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 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 48LT and the Brian James Race Shuttle 3?
The Bateson 48LT carries 460kg more and is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock 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 48LT or the Brian James Race Shuttle 3?
The Bateson 48LT, by 460kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT 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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