Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Humbaur HTK
The Humbaur HTK is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 398kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Humbaur HTK is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Humbaur HTK carries 398kg more.
- Internal bed: the Humbaur HTK has a bed 34cm (1ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Humbaur HTK | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2152kg | 2550kg |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | 3.14m x 1.75m |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | Twin |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Humbaur HTK. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Digger Plant 2 if...
Fits landscapers and small contractors running a micro or mini excavator that does not need the bigger bed of the standard Digger Plant. The lower unladen weight leaves more of the gross rating free for the machine itself.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the HTK if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 398kg more
- you want one that has a bed 34cm (1ft) 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 Digger Plant 2 and the Humbaur HTK?
The Humbaur HTK is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 398kg more. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant; the Humbaur HTK is a a tandem-axle three-way tipping trailer for construction and agricultural use.
Which carries more, the Brian James Digger Plant 2 or the Humbaur HTK?
The Humbaur HTK, by 398kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 2 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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