Head to head
Brian James Race Shuttle 3 vs Ifor Williams GH94BT
The Ifor Williams GH94BT carries 480kg more and is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026


Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH94BT carries 480kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH94BT is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Shuttle 3 | Ifor Williams GH94BT | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg / 3000kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 1690kg / 2070kg | 2170kg |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 530kg |
| Internal bed | - | 2.79m x 1.31m |
Sources: Brian James Race Shuttle 3, Ifor Williams GH94BT. 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 GH94BT if...
- you want one that carries 480kg more
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
Chosen over the standard GH94 by operators who want the heavier-duty BT chassis and tyres for regular loaded towing rather than occasional use, at the cost of a little unladen weight and payload.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 and the Ifor Williams GH94BT?
The Ifor Williams GH94BT carries 480kg more and is rated 100kg 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 GH94BT is a a braked-tandem version of the GH94 plant trailer.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 or the Ifor Williams GH94BT?
The Ifor Williams GH94BT, by 480kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 or the Ifor Williams GH94BT 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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