Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant vs Humbaur HTK
The Brian James Digger Plant has a bed 6cm longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Brian James Digger Plant has a bed 6cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant | Humbaur HTK | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Internal bed | 3.2m x 1.7m | 3.14m x 1.75m |
| Axles | Twin (12in wheels) | Twin |
| Payload | - | 2550kg |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant, Humbaur HTK. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Digger Plant if...
- you want one that has a bed 6cm longer
Used by groundworkers and plant hire firms to move a mini digger between sites behind a pickup or 4x4. Its bed size and gross weight target machines around the 3 to 3.5 tonne mark rather than heavier plant.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
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 Digger Plant and the Humbaur HTK?
The Brian James Digger Plant has a bed 6cm longer. The Brian James Digger Plant is a a twin-axle plant trailer built for carrying a mini excavator or similar machine; the Humbaur HTK is a a tandem-axle three-way tipping trailer for construction and agricultural use.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 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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