Model against model
Brian James General Plant 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 General Plant | Humbaur HTK | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2593kg | 2550kg |
| Internal bed | 3.6m x 1.8m | 3.14m x 1.75m |
| Axles | Tri-axle (12in wheels) | Twin |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Brian James General Plant figures and full Humbaur HTK figures.
Choose the General Plant if...
A tougher all-round plant trailer for contractors who need to move a range of machines - diggers, dumpers, rollers - rather than one specific type. The tri-axle chassis spreads load for towing at higher gross weight on public roads.
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 General Plant and the Humbaur HTK?
Brian James General Plant: A tougher all-round plant trailer for contractors who need to move a range of machines - diggers, dumpers, rollers - rather than one specific type. The tri-axle chassis spreads load for towing at higher gross weight on public roads. 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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