Head to head
Brian James Race Shuttle 3 vs M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer
The Brian James Race Shuttle 3 is rated 600kg heavier gross and carries 240kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 is rated 600kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 carries 240kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Shuttle 3 | M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg / 3000kg | 2000kg |
| Payload | 1690kg / 2070kg | 1450kg |
| Axles | Twin | Twin |
| Unladen weight | - | 550kg |
| Internal length | - | 2450mm |
| Internal width | - | 1280mm |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Brian James Race Shuttle 3, M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin 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 is rated 600kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 240kg 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 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
A step up in payload and stability over the single-axle 8x4 for small building and agricultural contractors, with braked twin axles for safer towing at higher gross weights.
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 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Brian James Race Shuttle 3 is rated 600kg heavier gross and carries 240kg more. 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 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8.2ft x 4.2ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Brian James Race Shuttle 3, by 240kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin 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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