Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Humbaur HTK
The Humbaur HTK is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 50kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Humbaur HTK is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Humbaur HTK carries 50kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Humbaur HTK | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | 2550kg |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | Twin |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | - |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | - |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.14m x 1.75m |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Humbaur HTK. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Tipper if...
Used by builders, landscapers and small hauliers who need to tip loose materials rather than lift them off by hand. The range of widths, lengths and axle counts lets a buyer match capacity to their tow vehicle's rating.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the HTK if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 50kg 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 Tipper and the Humbaur HTK?
The Humbaur HTK is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 50kg more. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Humbaur HTK is a a tandem-axle three-way tipping trailer for construction and agricultural use.
Which carries more, the Brian James Tipper or the Humbaur HTK?
The Humbaur HTK, by 50kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper 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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