Head to head
Bateson Derby vs Humbaur HTK
The Humbaur HTK carries 1,525kg more and is rated 1.8 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Humbaur HTK carries 1,525kg more.
- Gross weight: the Humbaur HTK is rated 1.8 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Derby | Humbaur HTK | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,700kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | approx. 1,025kg | 2550kg |
| Unladen weight | 675kg | - |
| Internal length | 2.70m | - |
| Internal width | 1.50m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.14m x 1.75m |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson Derby, Humbaur HTK. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Derby if...
A light double horse trailer that can be towed by a large saloon car rather than needing a 4x4, thanks to its low unladen weight. It suits owners moving one or two horses locally who want to avoid buying a heavier, purpose-built tow vehicle.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Buy or hire the HTK if...
- you want one that carries 1,525kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.8 tonnes 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 Three Counties - Hereford
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson Derby and the Humbaur HTK?
The Humbaur HTK carries 1,525kg more and is rated 1.8 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson Derby is a lightweight rear-unload double horse trailer; the Humbaur HTK is a a tandem-axle three-way tipping trailer for construction and agricultural use.
Which carries more, the Bateson Derby or the Humbaur HTK?
The Humbaur HTK, by 1,525kg.
Can I tow the Bateson Derby 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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