Head to head
Brian James Race Shuttle 3 vs M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
The Brian James Race Shuttle 3 carries 1,220kg more and is rated 1,850kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 carries 1,220kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 is rated 1,850kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Shuttle 3 | M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg / 3000kg | 750kg |
| Payload | 1690kg / 2070kg | 470kg |
| Axles | Twin | Single |
| Unladen weight | - | 280kg |
| Internal length | - | 2440mm |
| Internal width | - | 1220mm |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Brian James Race Shuttle 3, M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. 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 carries 1,220kg more
- you want one that is rated 1,850kg heavier gross
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 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
A longer single-axle box trailer for small builders and landscapers who need more load length than the 6x4 but still want to stay under the unbraked weight limit. Suited to bulky, light loads like fencing panels or garden waste.
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 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Brian James Race Shuttle 3 carries 1,220kg more and is rated 1,850kg 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 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Brian James Race Shuttle 3, by 1,220kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle 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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