Head to head
Brian James Race Shuttle 3 vs Humbaur Steely
The Brian James Race Shuttle 3 is rated 1,850kg heavier gross and carries 1,060kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 is rated 1,850kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 carries 1,060kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Shuttle 3 | Humbaur Steely | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg / 3000kg | 750kg |
| Payload | 1690kg / 2070kg | 630kg |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Inner length | - | 2050mm |
| Inner width | - | 1095mm |
Sources: Brian James Race Shuttle 3, Humbaur Steely. 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 1,850kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,060kg 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 Steely if...
The Steely is Humbaur's budget single-axle trailer, built with a hot-dip galvanised chassis as what the manufacturer describes as an entry point into trailer ownership. It suits light garden, construction-site and hobby loads rather than heavier trade use.
Full Steely specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 and the Humbaur Steely?
The Brian James Race Shuttle 3 is rated 1,850kg heavier gross and carries 1,060kg more. The Brian James Race Shuttle 3 is a an enclosed clamshell car transporter in two gross weight options, fixed or tilt-bed; the Humbaur Steely is a a small, unbraked single-axle flatbed trailer aimed at first-time buyers and light garden/site use..
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 or the Humbaur Steely?
The Brian James Race Shuttle 3, by 1,060kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 or the Humbaur Steely 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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