Head to head
Brian James Race Shuttle 3 vs M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer carries 830kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer carries 830kg more.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Shuttle 3 | M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg / 3000kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1690kg / 2070kg | 2520kg |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 980kg |
| Internal length | - | 3.1m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
Sources: Brian James Race Shuttle 3, M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer. 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 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 830kg more
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
A larger hydraulic tipping trailer for farmers and contractors handling bigger loads of aggregate, feed or muck than the 8x5 tipper allows, while still being towable behind a farm tractor or pickup.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 and the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer carries 830kg 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 M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft6 tipping trailer.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer, by 830kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer 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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