Head to head
Bateson 120V Van Trailer vs Humbaur HTK
The Humbaur HTK carries 2,060kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Humbaur HTK carries 2,060kg more.
- Gross weight: the Humbaur HTK is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 120V Van Trailer | Humbaur HTK | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 490kg | 2550kg |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Braked |
| Unladen weight | 260kg | - |
| Internal length | 2050mm | - |
| Internal width | 1150mm | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.14m x 1.75m |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Bateson 120V Van Trailer, Humbaur HTK. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 120V Van Trailer if...
A light unbraked box trailer with a galvanised chassis and fibreglass body, aimed at private buyers who want weatherproof, lockable storage behind a small car. Its low weight keeps it towable by vehicles with a modest unbraked limit.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the HTK if...
- you want one that carries 2,060kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
A heavy-duty three-way tipper for builders' merchants and groundworkers who need to tip to either side as well as the rear. The wide model line (2000kg to 3500kg gross) lets buyers pick a size without moving to a different range.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 120V Van Trailer and the Humbaur HTK?
The Humbaur HTK carries 2,060kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is a small unbraked fibreglass box trailer; the Humbaur HTK is a a tandem-axle three-way tipping trailer for construction and agricultural use.
Which carries more, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Humbaur HTK?
The Humbaur HTK, by 2,060kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Humbaur HTK 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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