Head to head
Brian James Race Shuttle 3 vs Ifor Williams CT177
The Ifor Williams CT177 carries 1,005kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT177 carries 1,005kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Shuttle 3 | Ifor Williams CT177 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg / 3000kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1690kg / 2070kg | approx. 2695kg |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Overall length | - | 6.70m / 22'0" |
| Bed | - | 5.00m / 16'4" ((internal) length); 1.91m / 6'3" ((internal) width) |
| Unladen weight | - | 805kg |
Sources: Brian James Race Shuttle 3, Ifor Williams CT177. 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 CT177 if...
- you want one that carries 1,005kg more
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
The CT177 is built to be wide enough for most light commercial vehicles while remaining narrow enough for smaller cars, making it a common choice for vehicle recovery firms and the motor trade. Its long bed and 3500kg GVW keep it within standard car-licence towing limits for a single vehicle plus ramps.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 and the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT177 carries 1,005kg 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 CT177 is a a twin-axle car transporter trailer with a long, narrow bed for single-vehicle recovery and trade use..
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 or the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT177, by 1,005kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 or the Ifor Williams CT177 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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