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Brian James Race Shuttle 2 vs Ifor Williams GH1054

The Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 1,031kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James Race Shuttle 2
Brian James Race Shuttle 2 - image: lincolnshire.trek-trailers.co.uk
Ifor Williams GH1054
Ifor Williams GH1054 - image: Norfolk Trailers

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James Race Shuttle 2Ifor Williams GH1054
Gross weight2600kg3500kg
Payloadup to 1809kg2840kg
AxlesTwin-
Unladen weight-660kg
Internal bed-3.04m x 1.62m

Sources: Brian James Race Shuttle 2, Ifor Williams GH1054. 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 GH1054 if...

  • you want one that carries 1,031kg more
  • you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross

A step up from the GH94 for plant hire and groundworks operators carrying a mini digger or skid-steer loader that needs a bit more bed width, while still staying towable behind a 3.5t-rated pickup.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Race Shuttle 2 and the Ifor Williams GH1054?

The Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 1,031kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Brian James Race Shuttle 2 is a an enclosed clamshell car transporter offered in fixed or tilt-bed form; the Ifor Williams GH1054 is a a mid-size plant trailer for skid-steers and small diggers.

Which carries more, the Brian James Race Shuttle 2 or the Ifor Williams GH1054?

The Ifor Williams GH1054, by 1,031kg.

Can I tow the Brian James Race Shuttle 2 or the Ifor Williams GH1054 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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