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Brian James Race Shuttle 3 vs Maypole MP6810

The Brian James Race Shuttle 3 is rated 2.3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,445kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James Race Shuttle 3
Brian James Race Shuttle 3 - image: suffolk.trek-trailers.co.uk
Maypole MP6810
Maypole MP6810 - image: maypoleltd.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James Race Shuttle 3Maypole MP6810
Gross weight2600kg / 3000kg300kg
Payload1690kg / 2070kg245kg
AxlesTwin-
Unladen weight-55kg
Internal length-105cm
Internal width-85cm
Internal height-32cm

Sources: Brian James Race Shuttle 3, Maypole MP6810. 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 2.3 tonnes heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 1,445kg 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.

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Buy or hire the MP6810 if...

Maypole's smallest trailer, for buyers wanting the lightest possible box trailer for camping gear or light loads. A 105 x 85cm bed and 55kg unladen weight put it in reach of a small hatchback, and it is the trailer people buy for a single job rather than a fleet.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 and the Maypole MP6810?

The Brian James Race Shuttle 3 is rated 2.3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,445kg more. The Brian James Race Shuttle 3 is a an enclosed clamshell car transporter in two gross weight options, fixed or tilt-bed; the Maypole MP6810 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 300kg gross weight..

Which carries more, the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 or the Maypole MP6810?

The Brian James Race Shuttle 3, by 1,445kg.

Can I tow the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 or the Maypole MP6810 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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