Head to head
Brian James Race Shuttle 3 vs Ifor Williams GD85
The Brian James Race Shuttle 3 is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Shuttle 3 | Ifor Williams GD85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg / 3000kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle |
| Payload | 1690kg / 2070kg | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle |
| Internal bed | - | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked, auto-reverse over-run |
Sources: Brian James Race Shuttle 3, Ifor Williams GD85. 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 1.2 tonnes heavier gross
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 GD85 if...
The entry point of the Ifor Williams general duty range and one of the most common working trailers in Britain. Smallholders, gardeners and tradespeople buy it for everyday hauling without needing a heavy tow vehicle, and the twin-axle version roughly doubles the payload for a modest gain in unladen weight.
Full GD85 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 and the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Brian James Race Shuttle 3 is rated 1.2 tonnes 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 GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 or the Ifor Williams GD85 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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