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Brian James Race Shuttle 3 vs Equi-Trek Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg
The Equi-Trek Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Equi-Trek Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Shuttle 3 | Equi-Trek Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg / 3000kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1690kg / 2070kg | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 2500kg |
Sources: Brian James Race Shuttle 3, Equi-Trek Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg. 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 Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
A five-seat cab variant of the Sonic, aimed at families or small teams who want to travel together to competitions rather than sending a second car. It carries the same horse capacity as the standard Sonic.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 and the Equi-Trek Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg?
The Equi-Trek Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg 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 Equi-Trek Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg is a 5-seat version of the Sonic motorised horsebox.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 or the Equi-Trek Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg 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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