Head to head
Brian James Tipper 2 vs Humbaur HTK
The Humbaur HTK carries 715kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Humbaur HTK carries 715kg more.
- Gross weight: the Humbaur HTK is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Humbaur HTK has a bed 44cm (1.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper 2 | Humbaur HTK | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg to 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1835kg to 2500kg | 2550kg |
| Internal bed | 2.70m to 4.00m long x 1.60m to 2.00m wide | 3.14m x 1.75m |
| Axles | 2 or 3 (model dependent) | Twin |
| Unladen weight | 785kg to 1200kg | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Tipper 2, Humbaur HTK. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Tipper 2 if...
Replaces the original Tipper range for builders and groundworkers, with the largest tri-axle version aimed at contractors moving more material per trip. The smallest twin-axle version stays light enough for everyday van and pickup towing.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the HTK if...
- you want one that carries 715kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 44cm (1.5ft) 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 Tipper 2 and the Humbaur HTK?
The Humbaur HTK carries 715kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Tipper 2 is a an updated hydraulic tipping trailer range spanning six bed sizes; the Humbaur HTK is a a tandem-axle three-way tipping trailer for construction and agricultural use.
Which carries more, the Brian James Tipper 2 or the Humbaur HTK?
The Humbaur HTK, by 715kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper 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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