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Brian James Race Shuttle 3 vs Brian James Tipper

The Brian James Tipper carries 810kg more and is rated 100kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James Race Shuttle 3
Brian James Race Shuttle 3 - image: suffolk.trek-trailers.co.uk
Brian James Tipper
Brian James Tipper - image: Fieldfare Trailer Centre

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James Race Shuttle 3Brian James Tipper
Gross weight2600kg / 3000kg2700kg / 3500kg
Payload1690kg / 2070kgup to 2500kg
AxlesTwinTwin or Tri
Unladen weight-from 785kg
Internal width-1.6m / 2.0m
Internal length-3.1m to 4.0m

Sources: Brian James Race Shuttle 3, Brian James Tipper. 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.

Full Race Shuttle 3 specifications →

Buy or hire the Tipper if...

  • you want one that carries 810kg more
  • you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross

Used by builders, landscapers and small hauliers who need to tip loose materials rather than lift them off by hand. The range of widths, lengths and axle counts lets a buyer match capacity to their tow vehicle's rating.

Full Tipper specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 and the Brian James Tipper?

The Brian James Tipper carries 810kg more and is rated 100kg 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 Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials.

Which carries more, the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 or the Brian James Tipper?

The Brian James Tipper, by 810kg.

Can I tow the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 or the Brian James Tipper 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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