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Brian James Connect Compact vs Brian James Race Shuttle 2

The Brian James Connect Compact is rated 100kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Connect Compact
Brian James Connect Compact
Brian James Race Shuttle 2
Brian James Race Shuttle 2 - image: lincolnshire.trek-trailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James Connect CompactBrian James Race Shuttle 2
Gross weight2700kg2600kg
BrakesBraked-
Payload-up to 1809kg
Axles-Twin

Sources: Brian James Connect Compact, Brian James Race Shuttle 2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the Connect Compact if...

  • you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross

Brian James Connect Compact, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Flatbeds suit long or awkward loads that need strapping from any side - pallets, timber, machinery and vehicles.

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Buy or hire the Race Shuttle 2 if...

Bought by club racers and classic car owners who want an enclosed, lockable transporter without stepping up to the larger Race Shuttle 3. The fixed or tilt-bed choice suits both low-slung cars and everyday road cars.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Connect Compact and the Brian James Race Shuttle 2?

The Brian James Connect Compact is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Brian James Connect Compact is a flatbed trailer; the Brian James Race Shuttle 2 is a an enclosed clamshell car transporter offered in fixed or tilt-bed form.

Can I tow the Brian James Connect Compact or the Brian James Race Shuttle 2 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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