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Brian James Race Shuttle 2 vs M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer

The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 441kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James Race Shuttle 2
Brian James Race Shuttle 2 - image: lincolnshire.trek-trailers.co.uk
M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer
M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer - image: farmcompare.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James Race Shuttle 2M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer
Gross weight2600kg3500kg
Payloadup to 1809kg2250kg
AxlesTwinTwin (Knott Avonride)
Unladen weight-1250kg
Internal length-3615mm
Internal width-1850mm

Sources: Brian James Race Shuttle 2, M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock 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 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer if...

  • you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 441kg more

A mid-size livestock trailer for farmers moving cattle or sheep to market or between fields, sized for a single tractor or 4x4 tow vehicle rather than a dedicated lorry.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Race Shuttle 2 and the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?

The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 441kg more. The Brian James Race Shuttle 2 is a an enclosed clamshell car transporter offered in fixed or tilt-bed form; the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer.

Which carries more, the Brian James Race Shuttle 2 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?

The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer, by 441kg.

Can I tow the Brian James Race Shuttle 2 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock 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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