Head to head
Brian James Box Van 600 vs Humbaur HTK
The Humbaur HTK carries 721kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Humbaur HTK carries 721kg more.
- Gross weight: the Humbaur HTK is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Humbaur HTK has a bed 14cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Box Van 600 | Humbaur HTK | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1829kg | 2550kg |
| Internal bed | 3.0m x 1.6m | 3.14m x 1.75m |
| Axles | Twin (12in wheels) | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Box Van 600, Humbaur HTK. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Box Van 600 if...
Bought by tradespeople and small delivery operators who need goods kept dry and out of sight rather than carried on an open flatbed. Its 2700kg rating keeps it inside the range towable by many car-derived vans.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Buy or hire the HTK if...
- you want one that carries 721kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 14cm 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 Brian James Box Van 600 and the Humbaur HTK?
The Humbaur HTK carries 721kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Box Van 600 is a a small enclosed twin-axle box van trailer; the Humbaur HTK is a a tandem-axle three-way tipping trailer for construction and agricultural use.
Which carries more, the Brian James Box Van 600 or the Humbaur HTK?
The Humbaur HTK, by 721kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Box Van 600 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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