Head to head
Bockmann Big Champion E SKA vs Brian James Race Shuttle 3
The Brian James Race Shuttle 3 carries 289kg more and is rated 200kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 carries 289kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 is rated 200kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Big Champion E SKA | Brian James Race Shuttle 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg (GVWR) | 2600kg / 3000kg |
| Payload | 1401kg | 1690kg / 2070kg |
| Unladen weight | 96kg (dry, chassis only figure as listed) | - |
| Total length | 4726mm | - |
| Total width | 2350mm | - |
| Stalls | two 33in wide stalls, for horses up to 18hh | - |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Bockmann Big Champion E SKA, Brian James Race Shuttle 3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Big Champion E SKA if...
A German-built two-horse trailer from Bockmann's Champion range, sold in the UK through horsebox dealers. The SKA spec adds a front ramp and full-height stalls suited to taller horses, making it a step up from entry-level two-horse trailers.
Full Big Champion E SKA specifications →Buy or hire the Race Shuttle 3 if...
- you want one that carries 289kg more
- you want one that is rated 200kg 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 Bockmann Big Champion E SKA and the Brian James Race Shuttle 3?
The Brian James Race Shuttle 3 carries 289kg more and is rated 200kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is a two-stall aluminium horsebox 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 Bockmann Big Champion E SKA or the Brian James Race Shuttle 3?
The Brian James Race Shuttle 3, by 289kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA 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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