Head to head
Brian James Race Shuttle 3 vs Fautras Provan
The Brian James Race Shuttle 3 is a an enclosed clamshell car transporter in two gross weight options, fixed or tilt-bed. The Fautras Provan is a french-built two-horse trailer, also fitted out by some sellers to carry a horse-drawn carriage.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Shuttle 3 | Fautras Provan | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg / 3000kg | 1,300-2,000kg (PTAC) |
| Payload | 1690kg / 2070kg | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| External length | - | 4.27m |
| External width | - | 2.20m |
| External height | - | 2.69m |
| Unladen weight | - | 890-990kg |
| Flooring | - | Rot-proof polyethylene, lifetime guarantee |
Sources: Brian James Race Shuttle 3, Fautras Provan. 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 Provan if...
A galvanised-chassis trailer built by the French maker Fautras, sold in the UK through horsebox dealers as a lightweight two-horse trailer. Its rot-proof floor and adjustable divider suit owners who want a trailer that will not need re-flooring after a few wet winters.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 and the Fautras Provan?
The Brian James Race Shuttle 3 is a an enclosed clamshell car transporter in two gross weight options, fixed or tilt-bed; the Fautras Provan is a french-built two-horse trailer, also fitted out by some sellers to carry a horse-drawn carriage.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 or the Fautras Provan 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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