Head to head
Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs Brian James Race Shuttle 3
The Brian James Race Shuttle 3 carries 1,278kg more and is rated 1,850kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 carries 1,278kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 is rated 1,850kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer | Brian James Race Shuttle 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 2600kg / 3000kg |
| Payload | 412kg | 1690kg / 2070kg |
| Axles | 1 | Twin |
| Unladen weight | 338kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2100mm x 1250mm | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
Sources: Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, Brian James Race Shuttle 3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer if...
A light tipping trailer aimed at gardeners and smallholders moving mowers, tools or loose garden waste, small enough to stay in the unbraked towing class. Its side-tip mechanism keeps the ramp door usable when tipped.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the Race Shuttle 3 if...
- you want one that carries 1,278kg more
- you want one that is rated 1,850kg heavier gross
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 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer and the Brian James Race Shuttle 3?
The Brian James Race Shuttle 3 carries 1,278kg more and is rated 1,850kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping 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 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Brian James Race Shuttle 3?
The Brian James Race Shuttle 3, by 1,278kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer 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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