Head to head
Brian James C2 vs Brian James Race Shuttle 3
The Brian James Race Shuttle 3 is rated 565kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 is rated 565kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James C2 | Brian James Race Shuttle 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2035kg | 2600kg / 3000kg |
| Size | up to 16ft long, 6ft wide | - |
| Payload | - | 1690kg / 2070kg |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Brian James C2, Brian James Race Shuttle 3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the C2 if...
Brian James C2, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for hire. Car transporters in this class are hired and bought by track-day drivers, classic car owners and recovery firms who need to move a vehicle without driving it.
Listed by
- Saxons Trailers - Westerham, Biggin Hill
Buy or hire the Race Shuttle 3 if...
- you want one that is rated 565kg 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 C2 and the Brian James Race Shuttle 3?
The Brian James Race Shuttle 3 is rated 565kg heavier gross. The Brian James C2 is a car transporter trailer; 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 C2 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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