Head to head
Brian James Race Shuttle 3 vs Graham Edwards GP85DB
The Graham Edwards GP85DB carries 485kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Graham Edwards GP85DB carries 485kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Shuttle 3 | Graham Edwards GP85DB | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg / 3000kg | 2600kg |
| Payload | 1690kg / 2070kg | 2175kg |
| Axles | Twin | Tandem |
| Unladen weight | - | 425kg |
| Internal bed | - | 8'2" x 5' |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Race Shuttle 3, Graham Edwards GP85DB. 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 GP85DB if...
- you want one that carries 485kg more
A farm and smallholder trailer for loose or bagged loads, bales or livestock kit, built to Graham Edwards' tandem-axle braked general-purpose spec rather than the lighter single-axle unbraked version.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 and the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB carries 485kg more. The Brian James Race Shuttle 3 is a an enclosed clamshell car transporter in two gross weight options, fixed or tilt-bed; the Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 or the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB, by 485kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Shuttle 3 or the Graham Edwards GP85DB 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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