Head to head
Brian James Race Shuttle 3 vs Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)
The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) carries 995kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) carries 995kg more.
- Gross weight: the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Shuttle 3 | Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg / 3000kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1690kg / 2070kg | 2685kg |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 815kg |
| Internal size | - | 3.65 x 1.83 |
| Bed height | - | 430mm |
Sources: Brian James Race Shuttle 3, Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED). 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 Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) if...
- you want one that carries 995kg more
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
The larger Challenger 50 beavertail for bigger mini excavators and compact plant. Used by groundworks firms and hire fleets that need extra bed length.
Full Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 and the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)?
The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) carries 995kg 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 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) is a 12 ft x 6 ft 3.5 tonne beavertail plant trailer.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 or the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED)?
The Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED), by 995kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 or the Indespension Challenger 50 Beavertail 12 x 6 (AD35126BTSLED) 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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