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Brian James Race Shuttle 2 vs M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer

The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 271kg more and is rated 100kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James Race Shuttle 2
Brian James Race Shuttle 2 - image: lincolnshire.trek-trailers.co.uk
10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James Race Shuttle 2M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
Gross weight2600kg2700kg
Payloadup to 1809kg2080kg
AxlesTwinTwin
Unladen weight-620kg
Internal length-3048mm
Internal width-1524mm
Brakes-Braked (Knott, 4 wheels)

Sources: Brian James Race Shuttle 2, M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer. 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 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...

  • you want one that carries 271kg more
  • you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross

The longest of M-Tec's standard twin-axle box trailers, aimed at contractors and farmers hauling longer loads such as fencing materials, machinery or multiple pallets in one trip.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Race Shuttle 2 and the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?

The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 271kg more and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Brian James Race Shuttle 2 is a an enclosed clamshell car transporter offered in fixed or tilt-bed form; the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.

Which carries more, the Brian James Race Shuttle 2 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?

The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, by 271kg.

Can I tow the Brian James Race Shuttle 2 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer 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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