Head to head
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

Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson PT66 carries 875kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT66 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT66 | Brian James Race Shuttle 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2600kg / 3000kg |
| Payload | 2565kg | 1690kg / 2070kg |
| Axles | Triple | Twin |
| Unladen weight | 935kg | - |
| Bed size | 5660mm 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.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
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 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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