Head to head
Brian James A-Max 305 vs Humbaur HTK
The Brian James A-Max 305 has a bed 1.16m (4ft) longer. The Humbaur HTK is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 515kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Brian James A-Max 305 has a bed 1.16m (4ft) longer.
- Gross weight: the Humbaur HTK is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Humbaur HTK carries 515kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James A-Max 305 | Humbaur HTK | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2035kg | 2550kg |
| Internal bed | 4.3m x 1.96m | 3.14m x 1.75m |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James A-Max 305, Humbaur HTK. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the A-Max 305 if...
- you want one that has a bed 1.16m (4ft) longer
Suits owners of larger saloons or estate cars who have outgrown the shorter A-Max 210 but do not need a full car-transporter range trailer. The extra bed length and payload give more margin for a heavier road car.
Listed by
- A47 Barwell Trailers Sales Hire Service Ltd - Leicester, Barwell
Buy or hire the HTK if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 515kg more
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 Brian James A-Max 305 and the Humbaur HTK?
The Brian James A-Max 305 has a bed 1.16m (4ft) longer. The Humbaur HTK is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 515kg more. The Brian James A-Max 305 is a a longer, higher-capacity version of the A-Max flatbed car trailer; the Humbaur HTK is a a tandem-axle three-way tipping trailer for construction and agricultural use.
Which carries more, the Brian James A-Max 305 or the Humbaur HTK?
The Humbaur HTK, by 515kg.
Can I tow the Brian James A-Max 305 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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