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Brian James Race Shuttle 2 vs Ifor Williams CTX208

The Ifor Williams CTX208 carries 701kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James Race Shuttle 2
Brian James Race Shuttle 2 - image: lincolnshire.trek-trailers.co.uk
CTX208
Ifor Williams CTX208

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James Race Shuttle 2Ifor Williams CTX208
Payloadup to 1809kgup to 2510kg
Gross weight2600kg-
AxlesTwin-
Bed height-53cm
Loading angle-as low as 5 degrees
Loading ramps-1.8m standard, 2.4m optional

Sources: Brian James Race Shuttle 2, Ifor Williams CTX208. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

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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Buy or hire the CTX208 if...

  • you want one that carries 701kg more

Ifor Williams's low-loading car transporter, built with a shallow ramp angle so low-slung cars can be driven on and off without grounding. A common sight at trailer hire yards serving track-day drivers and car dealers.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Race Shuttle 2 and the Ifor Williams CTX208?

The Ifor Williams CTX208 carries 701kg more. The Brian James Race Shuttle 2 is a an enclosed clamshell car transporter offered in fixed or tilt-bed form; the Ifor Williams CTX208 is a car transporter trailer.

Which carries more, the Brian James Race Shuttle 2 or the Ifor Williams CTX208?

The Ifor Williams CTX208, by 701kg.

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