Head to head
Brian James Race Shuttle 3 vs Humbaur HTK
The Humbaur HTK carries 860kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Humbaur HTK carries 860kg more.
- Gross weight: the Humbaur HTK is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Shuttle 3 | Humbaur HTK | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg / 3000kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1690kg / 2070kg | 2550kg |
| Axles | Twin | Twin |
| Internal bed | - | 3.14m x 1.75m |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Race Shuttle 3, Humbaur HTK. 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 HTK if...
- you want one that carries 860kg more
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
A heavy-duty three-way tipper for builders' merchants and groundworkers who need to tip to either side as well as the rear. The wide model line (2000kg to 3500kg gross) lets buyers pick a size without moving to a different range.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 and the Humbaur HTK?
The Humbaur HTK carries 860kg more and 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 Humbaur HTK is a a tandem-axle three-way tipping trailer for construction and agricultural use.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 or the Humbaur HTK?
The Humbaur HTK, by 860kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 or the Humbaur HTK 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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