Head to head
Brian James A Transporter (A4) vs Brian James Race Shuttle 3
The Brian James Race Shuttle 3 is rated 600kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 is rated 600kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James A Transporter (A4) | Brian James Race Shuttle 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,000kg to 3,000kg depending on variant | 2600kg / 3000kg |
| Bed | 3.7m x 1.8m up to 5.0m x 2.0m depending on variant | - |
| Brakes | Braked, tandem axle | - |
| Payload | - | 1690kg / 2070kg |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Brian James A Transporter (A4), Brian James Race Shuttle 3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the A Transporter (A4) if...
One of the most common car trailers in Britain, bought by trade and private owners for moving road cars, project cars and small vans. The reason it sells is the spread of bed length and gross weight combinations, which lets you match the trailer to the tow car rather than the other way round.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Buy or hire the Race Shuttle 3 if...
- you want one that is rated 600kg 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 Brian James A Transporter (A4) and the Brian James Race Shuttle 3?
The Brian James Race Shuttle 3 is rated 600kg heavier gross. The Brian James A Transporter (A4) is a open flatbed car transporter, twin axle; the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 is a an enclosed clamshell car transporter in two gross weight options, fixed or tilt-bed.
Can I tow the Brian James A Transporter (A4) 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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