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Bateson PT66 vs Brian James Race Shuttle 3

The Bateson PT66 carries 875kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

PT66
Bateson PT66
Brian James Race Shuttle 3
Brian James Race Shuttle 3 - image: suffolk.trek-trailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson PT66Brian James Race Shuttle 3
Gross weight3500kg2600kg / 3000kg
Payload2565kg1690kg / 2070kg
AxlesTripleTwin
Unladen weight935kg-
Bed size5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7')-

Sources: Bateson PT66, Brian James Race Shuttle 3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the PT66 if...

  • you want one that carries 875kg more
  • you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross

Bateson's largest hydraulic tilt trailer with triple hinged steel sides, used to move light commercial vehicles, plant and ground maintenance machinery. Its hydraulic tilt bed lets one person load without ramps.

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Full PT66 specifications →

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.

Full Race Shuttle 3 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson PT66 and the Brian James Race Shuttle 3?

The Bateson PT66 carries 875kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform 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 PT66 or the Brian James Race Shuttle 3?

The Bateson PT66, by 875kg.

Can I tow the Bateson PT66 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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