Head to head
Brian James Race Shuttle 3 vs Ifor Williams P5
The Brian James Race Shuttle 3 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,331kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 carries 1,331kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Shuttle 3 | Ifor Williams P5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg / 3000kg | 500kg |
| Payload | 1690kg / 2070kg | 359kg |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 141kg |
| Internal bed | - | 1.53m x 1.02m |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Brian James Race Shuttle 3, Ifor Williams P5. 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 2.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,331kg more
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 P5 if...
A light general-purpose trailer for domestic buyers moving garden waste, small loads or a mower, chosen for its low unladen weight so it can be towed by almost any car.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 and the Ifor Williams P5?
The Brian James Race Shuttle 3 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,331kg 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 P5 is a the smallest unbraked domestic trailer Ifor Williams makes.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 or the Ifor Williams P5?
The Brian James Race Shuttle 3, by 1,331kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 or the Ifor Williams P5 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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