Head to head
Brian James Race Shuttle 3 vs Ifor Williams GX126
The Ifor Williams GX126 carries 1,045kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX126 carries 1,045kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX126 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Shuttle 3 | Ifor Williams GX126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg / 3000kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1690kg / 2070kg | 2735kg (Skids); 2705kg (Ramp) |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.70m |
| Overall width | - | 2.30m |
| Internal length | - | 3.66m / 12'0" |
| Internal width | - | 1.84m / 6'0" |
| Unladen weight | - | 765kg (Skids); 795kg (Ramp) |
| Tyres | - | 155/70R12C |
Sources: Brian James Race Shuttle 3, Ifor Williams GX126. 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 GX126 if...
- you want one that carries 1,045kg more
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
The GX126 is Ifor Williams' mainstream plant trailer for mini diggers, dumpers and similar machinery on a single-axle-per-side, 3500kg braked chassis. Hirers usually pick the Ramp version for self-loading and the Skids version where a separate loading ramp or forklift is already available.
Full GX126 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 and the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GX126 carries 1,045kg 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 GX126 is a a twin-axle plant trailer available in Skids and Ramp variants for carrying machinery..
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 or the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GX126, by 1,045kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 or the Ifor Williams GX126 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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