Head to head
Bateson 35MD vs Humbaur HTK
The Bateson 35MD carries 225kg more. The Humbaur HTK has a bed 11cm longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 35MD carries 225kg more.
- Internal bed: the Humbaur HTK has a bed 11cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35MD | Humbaur HTK | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2775kg | 2550kg |
| Internal bed | 3030mm x 1680mm | 3.14m x 1.75m |
| Unladen weight | 725kg | - |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 35MD, Humbaur HTK. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35MD if...
- you want one that carries 225kg more
A plant trailer sized for a mini digger or small excavator, with a gas-assisted full-width ramp door for driving machines straight on and off. It is aimed at groundworkers and plant hire companies rather than general haulage.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
Buy or hire the HTK if...
- you want one that has a bed 11cm longer
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 35MD and the Humbaur HTK?
The Bateson 35MD carries 225kg more. The Humbaur HTK has a bed 11cm longer. The Bateson 35MD is a twin-axle mini digger and excavator plant trailer; the Humbaur HTK is a a tandem-axle three-way tipping trailer for construction and agricultural use.
Which carries more, the Bateson 35MD or the Humbaur HTK?
The Bateson 35MD, by 225kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 35MD 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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