Head to head
Brian James Race Shuttle 3 vs Tickners CP53
The Brian James Race Shuttle 3 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,325kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 carries 1,325kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Shuttle 3 | Tickners CP53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg / 3000kg | 500kg |
| Payload | 1690kg / 2070kg | 365kg |
| Axles | Twin | 1 |
| Unladen weight | - | 135kg |
| Internal length | - | 1470mm |
| Internal width | - | 865mm |
| Internal height | - | 900mm |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Brian James Race Shuttle 3, Tickners CP53. 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 2.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,325kg 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 CP53 if...
Tickners' smallest, lightest box trailer, for buyers who only need occasional light-duty use such as camping trips or small hauls.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 and the Tickners CP53?
The Brian James Race Shuttle 3 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,325kg more. The Brian James Race Shuttle 3 is a an enclosed clamshell car transporter in two gross weight options, fixed or tilt-bed; the Tickners CP53 is a a small unbraked single-axle box trailer from Tickners' CP range..
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 or the Tickners CP53?
The Brian James Race Shuttle 3, by 1,325kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 or the Tickners CP53 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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