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Brian James Race Shuttle 3 vs Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS)

The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) carries 1,065kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James Race Shuttle 3
Brian James Race Shuttle 3 - image: suffolk.trek-trailers.co.uk
Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS)
Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) - image: Indespension

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James Race Shuttle 3Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS)
Gross weight2600kg / 3000kg3500kg
Payload1690kg / 2070kg2755kg
AxlesTwin-
Unladen weight-745kg
Internal size-3.04 x 1.68
Bed height-430mm

Sources: Brian James Race Shuttle 3, Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS). 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.

Full Race Shuttle 3 specifications →

Buy or hire the Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) if...

  • you want one that carries 1,065kg more
  • you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross

A UK built galvanised plant trailer with a low loading beavertail for mini diggers, scissor lifts and rollers. Common on mini digger hire fleets and with small groundworks firms.

Full Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 and the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS)?

The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) carries 1,065kg 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 Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) is a 10 ft x 5 ft 3.5 tonne beavertail plant trailer.

Which carries more, the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 or the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS)?

The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS), by 1,065kg.

Can I tow the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 or the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 10 x 5 (AD35105BTS) 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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