Head to head
Brian James Race Shuttle 3 vs Ifor Williams LM106
The Ifor Williams LM106 carries 1,190kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM106 carries 1,190kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM106 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Shuttle 3 | Ifor Williams LM106 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg / 3000kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1690kg / 2070kg | 2880kg |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 620kg |
| Internal bed | - | 3.01m x 1.98m |
Sources: Brian James Race Shuttle 3, Ifor Williams LM106. 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 LM106 if...
- you want one that carries 1,190kg more
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
For users who find the LM105's 1.68m bed too narrow for pallets or wider machinery but do not need extra length, offering the same bed length on a wider chassis.
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 LM106?
The Ifor Williams LM106 carries 1,190kg 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 LM106 is a a wider general-purpose flatbed trailer.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 or the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Ifor Williams LM106, by 1,190kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 or the Ifor Williams LM106 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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