Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs Brian James Race Shuttle 3
The Bateson PT44 carries 290kg more and is rated 150kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson PT44 carries 290kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT44 is rated 150kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | Brian James Race Shuttle 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2750kg | 2600kg / 3000kg |
| Payload | 1980kg | 1690kg / 2070kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | Twin |
| Overall length | 5950mm | - |
| Overall width | 2180mm | - |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | - |
Sources: Bateson PT44, Brian James Race Shuttle 3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PT44 if...
- you want one that carries 290kg more
- you want one that is rated 150kg heavier gross
Bateson's 14ft x 7ft tilt-bed trailer, supplied with steel sides, ramps and a winch as standard. Used to load and carry cars, quads and small plant, it is one of the most widely stocked hydraulic tilt trailers among UK hire and trailer-sales firms.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
- 1Stop Trailers Ltd - Sudbury, Little Waldingfield
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 PT44 and the Brian James Race Shuttle 3?
The Bateson PT44 carries 290kg more and is rated 150kg heavier gross. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; 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 PT44 or the Brian James Race Shuttle 3?
The Bateson PT44, by 290kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT44 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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