Head to head
Brian James Race Shuttle 3 vs Erde 102
The Brian James Race Shuttle 3 is rated 2.3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,445kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 is rated 2.3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 carries 1,445kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Shuttle 3 | Erde 102 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg / 3000kg | 300kg |
| Payload | 1690kg / 2070kg | 245kg |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal length | - | 1.06m / 3'5" |
| Internal width | - | 0.85m / 2'9" |
| Unladen weight | - | 55kg |
Sources: Brian James Race Shuttle 3, Erde 102. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Shuttle 3 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.3 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,445kg more
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 102 if...
The Erde 102 is one of the smallest trailers Erde sells, light enough to be towed by small cars and many motorcycles, and pitched at campers and gardeners rather than tradespeople. Its tipping body makes it easy to empty garden waste or loose loads without lifting them out by hand.
Full 102 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 and the Erde 102?
The Brian James Race Shuttle 3 is rated 2.3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,445kg more. The Brian James Race Shuttle 3 is a an enclosed clamshell car transporter in two gross weight options, fixed or tilt-bed; the Erde 102 is a a small, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, used for camping and light loads..
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 or the Erde 102?
The Brian James Race Shuttle 3, by 1,445kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 or the Erde 102 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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