Head to head
Brian James Race Shuttle 3 vs Tickners GB855
The Brian James Race Shuttle 3 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 340kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 carries 340kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Shuttle 3 | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg / 3000kg | 1800kg |
| Payload | 1690kg / 2070kg | 1350kg |
| Axles | Twin | 2 |
| Unladen weight | - | 450kg |
| Internal length | - | 2430mm |
| Internal width | - | 1455mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Race Shuttle 3, Tickners GB855. 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 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 340kg 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 GB855 if...
Aimed at tradespeople and small businesses needing a bigger payload box trailer for stock, tools or equipment. Braked and twin-axled at 1800kg gross, it carries 1350kg - about three times an unbraked box trailer - so it suits a working week rather than an occasional tip run.
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 GB855?
The Brian James Race Shuttle 3 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 340kg 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 GB855 is a a braked twin-axle box trailer from Tickners' GB range, rated at 1800kg gross weight..
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 or the Tickners GB855?
The Brian James Race Shuttle 3, by 340kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 or the Tickners GB855 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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