Head to head
Brian James Race Sport vs Humbaur HTK
The Brian James Race Sport has a bed 1.36m (4.5ft) longer. The Humbaur HTK carries 620kg more and is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Brian James Race Sport has a bed 1.36m (4.5ft) longer.
- Payload: the Humbaur HTK carries 620kg more.
- Gross weight: the Humbaur HTK is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Sport | Humbaur HTK | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | up to 1930kg | 2550kg |
| Internal bed | 4.5m / 5.0m / 5.5m long x 2.0m / 2.1m wide | 3.14m x 1.75m |
| Axles | Twin | Twin |
| Unladen weight | from 1070kg | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Race Sport, Humbaur HTK. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Sport if...
- you want one that has a bed 1.36m (4.5ft) longer
A step up from the basic A Transporter range for racers and dealers who tie cars down often and want a punched deck for extra restraint options. It sits below the Race Transporter range on price while still covering most single-car trailering needs.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Buy or hire the HTK if...
- you want one that carries 620kg more
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
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 Race Sport and the Humbaur HTK?
The Brian James Race Sport has a bed 1.36m (4.5ft) longer. The Humbaur HTK carries 620kg more and is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Brian James Race Sport is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a fully punched steel deck; the Humbaur HTK is a a tandem-axle three-way tipping trailer for construction and agricultural use.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Sport or the Humbaur HTK?
The Humbaur HTK, by 620kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Sport 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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