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Brian James Race Shuttle 3 vs Fautras Oblic+2

The Brian James Race Shuttle 3 is a an enclosed clamshell car transporter in two gross weight options, fixed or tilt-bed. The Fautras Oblic+2 is a diagonal-loading two-horse trailer.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James Race Shuttle 3
Brian James Race Shuttle 3 - image: suffolk.trek-trailers.co.uk
Oblic+2
Fautras Oblic+2

Specifications side by side

Brian James Race Shuttle 3Fautras Oblic+2
Gross weight2600kg / 3000kg2,000-3,000kg (chassis dependent)
Payload1690kg / 2070kg-
AxlesTwin-
Unladen weight-980kg
Interior length-3.45m
Interior width-1.80m

Sources: Brian James Race Shuttle 3, Fautras Oblic+2. 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.

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Buy or hire the Oblic+2 if...

A two-horse trailer that loads horses at a diagonal rather than straight ahead, giving nervous travellers more room to brace. It is hired by owners moving horses that struggle in conventional straight-loading boxes; UK ads sometimes list it under Cheval Liberte, the dealer that distributes it, rather than its actual French maker Fautras.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 and the Fautras Oblic+2?

The Brian James Race Shuttle 3 is a an enclosed clamshell car transporter in two gross weight options, fixed or tilt-bed; the Fautras Oblic+2 is a diagonal-loading two-horse trailer.

Can I tow the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 or the Fautras Oblic+2 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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