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Brian James Race Shuttle 2 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer

The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 100kg heavier gross and carries 51kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James Race Shuttle 2
Brian James Race Shuttle 2 - image: lincolnshire.trek-trailers.co.uk
M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer - image: m-tec.ie

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James Race Shuttle 2M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
Gross weight2600kg2700kg
Payloadup to 1809kg1860kg
AxlesTwinTwin
Unladen weight-840kg
Internal length-2480mm
Internal width-1500mm
Brakes-Braked (Knott, 4 wheels)

Sources: Brian James Race Shuttle 2, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping 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 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...

  • you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 51kg more

A general-purpose tipping trailer for farmers, landscapers and small groundworks contractors moving loose materials like aggregate, muck or logs, with an optional electric ram for one-touch tipping instead of a hand-cranked or solid ram.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Race Shuttle 2 and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?

The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 100kg heavier gross and carries 51kg more. The Brian James Race Shuttle 2 is a an enclosed clamshell car transporter offered in fixed or tilt-bed form; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.

Which carries more, the Brian James Race Shuttle 2 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?

The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer, by 51kg.

Can I tow the Brian James Race Shuttle 2 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping 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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