Head to head
Brian James A4 Transporter vs Brian James Race Shuttle 3
The Brian James A4 Transporter carries 540kg more and is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James A4 Transporter carries 540kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James A4 Transporter is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James A4 Transporter | Brian James Race Shuttle 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 2600kg / 3000kg |
| Payload | 2230kg | 1690kg / 2070kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | Twin |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | - |
| Internal bed | 4.5m x 2.0m | - |
Sources: Brian James A4 Transporter, Brian James Race Shuttle 3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the A4 Transporter if...
- you want one that carries 540kg more
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
The A4 Transporter suits driving schools, small dealers and enthusiasts who need to move one car at a time behind a car-derived tow vehicle, offering a simple twin-axle bed without the cost of a beavertail or enclosed body. Its compact size makes it easier to store and manoeuvre than the longer trailers in the A Transporter range.
Listed by
- Compass Trailers - Lewes, Ringmer
- Saxons Trailers - Westerham, Biggin Hill
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
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 Brian James A4 Transporter and the Brian James Race Shuttle 3?
The Brian James A4 Transporter carries 540kg more and is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Brian James A4 Transporter is a twin-axle open car transporter trailer from Brian James' A Transporter range, built for towing one car on a 4.5m bed.; 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 Brian James A4 Transporter or the Brian James Race Shuttle 3?
The Brian James A4 Transporter, by 540kg.
Can I tow the Brian James A4 Transporter 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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