Head to head
Brian James Race Shuttle 3 vs Woodford Galaxy
The Woodford Galaxy is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 560kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Woodford Galaxy is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Woodford Galaxy carries 560kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Shuttle 3 | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg / 3000kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1690kg / 2070kg | 2250kg |
| Axles | Twin | Tri-axle |
| Unladen weight | - | 1250kg |
| Internal bed | - | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
Sources: Brian James Race Shuttle 3, Woodford Galaxy. 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 Galaxy if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 560kg more
A covered transporter for classic car dealers and collectors who want their vehicle enclosed and winched on rather than driven up an open ramp. The half-aluminium chassis and electric tilt keep unladen weight down relative to the payload it carries.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 560kg more. The Brian James Race Shuttle 3 is a an enclosed clamshell car transporter in two gross weight options, fixed or tilt-bed; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy, by 560kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 or the Woodford Galaxy 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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