Head to head
Brian James CarGO Connect vs Humbaur HTK
The Brian James CarGO Connect is a enclosed modular cargo trailer, two or three axles. The Humbaur HTK is a a tandem-axle three-way tipping trailer for construction and agricultural use.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Brian James CarGO Connect | Humbaur HTK | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 729kg to 1,005kg depending on configuration | - |
| Load bed length | 4.00m to 6.00m | - |
| Internal width | 2.02m or 2.17m | - |
| Bed height | 0.55m to 0.60m | - |
| Payload | - | 2550kg |
| Internal bed | - | 3.14m x 1.75m |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James CarGO Connect, Humbaur HTK. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CarGO Connect if...
A configurable enclosed cargo trailer for tradespeople, exhibition and event companies and small hauliers who need a lockable, weatherproof load area rather than an open bed. The low bed height is what makes loading practical without a ramp gradient that fights you.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
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 Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James CarGO Connect and the Humbaur HTK?
The Brian James CarGO Connect is a enclosed modular cargo trailer, two or three axles; the Humbaur HTK is a a tandem-axle three-way tipping trailer for construction and agricultural use.
Can I tow the Brian James CarGO Connect 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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