Head to head
Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter vs Humbaur HTK
The Humbaur HTK is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Humbaur HTK is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter | Humbaur HTK | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg, braked | 3500kg |
| Axles | twin axle | Twin |
| Platform size | 12ft x 6ft 6in (3.66m x 1.98m) | - |
| Floor | phenol-coated anti-slip, flat deck | - |
| Payload | - | 2550kg |
| Internal bed | - | 3.14m x 1.75m |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter, Humbaur HTK. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Beaver Tail Transporter if...
A galvanised beavertail trailer with a flat, ramped deck for driving plant or vehicles straight on and off. It is aimed at plant hire and groundworks firms moving mini diggers, dumpers or cars between sites without a dedicated low-loader.
Listed by
- Derby Trailer Hire Limited - Derby
Buy or hire the HTK if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg 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 Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter and the Humbaur HTK?
The Humbaur HTK is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter is a twin-axle beavertail plant/vehicle transporter trailer; the Humbaur HTK is a a tandem-axle three-way tipping trailer for construction and agricultural use.
Can I tow the Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter 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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