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Brian James Race Box vs Brian James Race Shuttle 3
The Brian James Race Box is rated 400kg heavier gross and carries 195kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Box is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Box carries 195kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Box | Brian James Race Shuttle 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 2600kg / 3000kg |
| Payload | up to 1885kg | 1690kg / 2070kg |
| Axles | Twin | Twin |
| Internal width | 1.95m | - |
| Internal length | 4.0m / 4.5m / 5.0m | - |
Sources: Brian James Race Box, Brian James Race Shuttle 3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Box if...
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 195kg more
Positioned for classic car owners and smaller motorsport teams who want their car fully enclosed and weatherproof but do not need the wider bed of the Race Sport or Race Transporter ranges. The narrower internal width suits a single classic or compact race car rather than a modern GT car.
Listed by
- 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 Race Box and the Brian James Race Shuttle 3?
The Brian James Race Box is rated 400kg heavier gross and carries 195kg more. The Brian James Race Box is a a fully enclosed twin-axle car transporter for classics and small race cars; 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 Race Box or the Brian James Race Shuttle 3?
The Brian James Race Box, by 195kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Box 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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