Head to head
Brian James General Plant vs Brian James Race Shuttle 3
The Brian James General Plant carries 903kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James General Plant carries 903kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James General Plant is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James General Plant | Brian James Race Shuttle 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2600kg / 3000kg |
| Payload | 2593kg | 1690kg / 2070kg |
| Axles | Tri-axle (12in wheels) | Twin |
| Internal bed | 3.6m x 1.8m | - |
Sources: Brian James General Plant, Brian James Race Shuttle 3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the General Plant if...
- you want one that carries 903kg more
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
A tougher all-round plant trailer for contractors who need to move a range of machines - diggers, dumpers, rollers - rather than one specific type. The tri-axle chassis spreads load for towing at higher gross weight on public roads.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- 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 General Plant and the Brian James Race Shuttle 3?
The Brian James General Plant carries 903kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Brian James General Plant is a a tri-axle equipment trailer for general building and groundwork plant; 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 General Plant or the Brian James Race Shuttle 3?
The Brian James General Plant, by 903kg.
Can I tow the Brian James General Plant 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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