Head to head
Bockmann Portax K vs Brian James Race Shuttle 3
The Brian James Race Shuttle 3 carries 425kg more and is rated 200kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 carries 425kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 is rated 200kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax K | Brian James Race Shuttle 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 2600kg / 3000kg |
| Payload | 1265kg | 1690kg / 2070kg |
| Internal length | 3560mm | - |
| Internal width | 1750mm | - |
| Internal height | 2350mm | - |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Bockmann Portax K, Brian James Race Shuttle 3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Portax K if...
A mid-range Portax with a front unloading ramp, bought by owners who value being able to lead a horse out the front rather than reversing it out. It sits below the Big Portax models in size and price.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the Race Shuttle 3 if...
- you want one that carries 425kg 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 Portax K and the Brian James Race Shuttle 3?
The Brian James Race Shuttle 3 carries 425kg more and is rated 200kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax K is a aluminium 2-horse trailer with front exit; 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 Portax K or the Brian James Race Shuttle 3?
The Brian James Race Shuttle 3, by 425kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax K 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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