Head to head
Brian James Race Shuttle 3 vs Ifor Williams HBX506
The Ifor Williams HBX506 carries 45kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams HBX506 carries 45kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Shuttle 3 | Ifor Williams HBX506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg / 3000kg | 2600kg |
| Payload | 1690kg / 2070kg | 1735kg |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 865kg |
| Internal length | - | 3.26m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
Sources: Brian James Race Shuttle 3, Ifor Williams HBX506. 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 HBX506 if...
- you want one that carries 45kg more
A mid-size horsebox for owners moving one or two horses who want the updated HBX styling and features rather than the standard HB range trailer.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 and the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Ifor Williams HBX506 carries 45kg more. 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 HBX506 is a a double horsebox trailer from Ifor Williams' HBX range.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 or the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Ifor Williams HBX506, by 45kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 or the Ifor Williams HBX506 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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