Head to head
Brian James Eco Plant vs Humbaur HTK
The Humbaur HTK has a bed 84cm (3ft) longer and is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Humbaur HTK has a bed 84cm (3ft) longer.
- Gross weight: the Humbaur HTK is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Humbaur HTK carries 367kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Eco Plant | Humbaur HTK | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | up to 2183kg | 2550kg |
| Internal bed | 2.3m / 2.5m long x 1.1m / 1.5m wide | 3.14m x 1.75m |
| Axles | Twin | Twin |
| Unladen weight | from 450kg | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Eco Plant, Humbaur HTK. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Eco Plant if...
Aimed at gardeners, groundcare contractors and farmers moving small low-clearance kit such as compact tractors or turf equipment. It undercuts the General Plant and Digger Plant ranges on price and weight for buyers who do not need a full-size plant trailer.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the HTK if...
- you want one that has a bed 84cm (3ft) longer
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 367kg more
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 Eco Plant and the Humbaur HTK?
The Humbaur HTK has a bed 84cm (3ft) longer and is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Brian James Eco Plant is a an entry-level beavertail plant trailer for small, low ground clearance machinery; the Humbaur HTK is a a tandem-axle three-way tipping trailer for construction and agricultural use.
Which carries more, the Brian James Eco Plant or the Humbaur HTK?
The Humbaur HTK, by 367kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Eco 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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