Head to head
Brian James Race Shuttle 3 vs Brian James Race Transporter 4
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 carries 630kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 carries 630kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Shuttle 3 | Brian James Race Transporter 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg / 3000kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1690kg / 2070kg | up to 2320kg |
| Axles | Twin | Twin |
| Unladen weight | - | from 1180kg |
| Internal width | - | 2.12m |
| Internal bed | - | 5.0m / 5.5m long |
Sources: Brian James Race Shuttle 3, Brian James Race Transporter 4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Shuttle 3 if...
Serves motorsport competitors and classic car owners who want their car fully enclosed for weather and security on longer tows. The two gross weight options let a buyer match the trailer to a lighter classic or a heavier modern performance car.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- A47 Barwell Trailers Sales Hire Service Ltd - Leicester, Barwell
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 4 if...
- you want one that carries 630kg more
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
Aimed at motorsport teams and vehicle recovery operators who need a hydraulic tilt-bed for easy low loading of a single car. It is the entry point into the numbered Race Transporter range, below the 5, 6 and 7.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 and the Brian James Race Transporter 4?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 carries 630kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Brian James Race Shuttle 3 is a an enclosed clamshell car transporter in two gross weight options, fixed or tilt-bed; the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 or the Brian James Race Transporter 4?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4, by 630kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 or the Brian James Race Transporter 4 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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