Model against model
Brian James Cargo Connect vs Humbaur HTK
Two models people put on the same shortlist. Every figure below is sourced, and where one side has a specification the other does not publish, the row is left out rather than filled with a guess.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
| Brian James Cargo Connect | Humbaur HTK | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2500kg | 2550kg |
| Internal bed | 5.5m x 2.13m (18ft x 6ft 10in) | 3.14m x 1.75m |
| Axles | Tri-axle | Twin |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Brian James Cargo Connect figures and full Humbaur HTK figures.
Choose the Cargo Connect if...
A do-it-all flatbed aimed at plant hire firms and trailer rental companies who need one trailer that can carry a car, a mini digger or palletised goods. The tri-axle chassis and long bed make it a common hire-fleet workhorse rather than a car-specific transporter.
Source page describes the tri-axle configuration; dealer listings for plain 'Connect' and 'Connect Tri-Axle' are treated as the same model here.
Full specifications →Choose 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.
Figures shown are for the HTK 3500.31 variant; the HTK line spans 16 configurations from 2000kg to 3500kg gross weight.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Cargo Connect and the Humbaur HTK?
Brian James Cargo Connect: A do-it-all flatbed aimed at plant hire firms and trailer rental companies who need one trailer that can carry a car, a mini digger or palletised goods. The tri-axle chassis and long bed make it a common hire-fleet workhorse rather than a car-specific transporter. Humbaur HTK: 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.
Are these figures reliable?
Every figure on this page was read off a manufacturer or established dealer page and is linked to its source. Anything we could not verify is left out rather than estimated. Specifications change by model year and configuration, so confirm with the supplier before relying on them.
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