Head to head
Brian James Race Shuttle 3 vs Ifor Williams CT166
The Ifor Williams CT166 carries 925kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT166 carries 925kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Shuttle 3 | Ifor Williams CT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg / 3000kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1690kg / 2070kg | 2615kg |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 885kg |
| Internal bed | - | 4.87m x 1.90m |
Sources: Brian James Race Shuttle 3, Ifor Williams CT166. 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 CT166 if...
- you want one that carries 925kg more
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
Bought by garages, recovery operators and plant hire firms who load low vehicles or compact machinery by tilting the deck to ground level instead of driving up loading ramps. The narrower CT166 bed suits standard cars and single machines.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 and the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166 carries 925kg 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 Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166, by 925kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 or the Ifor Williams CT166 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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