Head to head
Brian James C Transporter vs Humbaur HTK
The Humbaur HTK is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Humbaur HTK is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James C Transporter | Humbaur HTK | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,500kg | 3500kg |
| Axles | Single | Twin |
| Load capacity | 1,010kg | - |
| Bed length | 3.20m | - |
| Bed width | 1.80m | - |
| Payload | - | 2550kg |
| Internal bed | - | 3.14m x 1.75m |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James C Transporter, Humbaur HTK. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the C Transporter if...
Brian James's entry-level open car transporter, a single-axle trailer that a family car can tow. Its 1,010kg load capacity suits a small classic car, track-day hatchback or ride-on mower rather than a modern SUV or performance car.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the HTK if...
- you want one that is rated 2 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 Brian James C Transporter and the Humbaur HTK?
The Humbaur HTK is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross. The Brian James C Transporter is a single axle open car transporter trailer; the Humbaur HTK is a a tandem-axle three-way tipping trailer for construction and agricultural use.
Can I tow the Brian James C 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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