Head to head
Bateson PT66 vs Humbaur HTK
The Bateson PT66 carries 15kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson PT66 carries 15kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT66 | Humbaur HTK | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2565kg | 2550kg |
| Axles | Triple | Twin |
| Unladen weight | 935kg | - |
| Bed size | 5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7') | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.14m x 1.75m |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson PT66, Humbaur HTK. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PT66 if...
- you want one that carries 15kg more
Bateson's largest hydraulic tilt trailer with triple hinged steel sides, used to move light commercial vehicles, plant and ground maintenance machinery. Its hydraulic tilt bed lets one person load without ramps.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the HTK if...
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 PT66 and the Humbaur HTK?
The Bateson PT66 carries 15kg more. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the Humbaur HTK is a a tandem-axle three-way tipping trailer for construction and agricultural use.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT66 or the Humbaur HTK?
The Bateson PT66, by 15kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT66 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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