Head to head
Brian James Race Shuttle 3 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 410kg more and is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 410kg more.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Shuttle 3 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg / 3000kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 1690kg / 2070kg | 2100kg |
| Axles | Twin | Twin |
| Unladen weight | - | 600kg |
| Internal length | - | 2440mm |
| Internal width | - | 1524mm |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Brian James Race Shuttle 3, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft 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...
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 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 410kg more
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
A wider twin-axle box trailer for builders, farmers and plant hire yards needing to carry bulkier loads such as pallets or small plant, with braked axles for safer road towing at higher 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 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 410kg more and is rated 100kg 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 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, by 410kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft 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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