Head to head
Humbaur HTK vs Humbaur Steely
The Humbaur HTK is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and carries 1,920kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Humbaur HTK is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Humbaur HTK carries 1,920kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Humbaur HTK | Humbaur Steely | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Payload | 2550kg | 630kg |
| Internal bed | 3.14m x 1.75m | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Inner length | - | 2050mm |
| Inner width | - | 1095mm |
Sources: Humbaur HTK, Humbaur Steely. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HTK if...
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,920kg 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
Buy or hire the Steely if...
The Steely is Humbaur's budget single-axle trailer, built with a hot-dip galvanised chassis as what the manufacturer describes as an entry point into trailer ownership. It suits light garden, construction-site and hobby loads rather than heavier trade use.
Full Steely specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Humbaur HTK and the Humbaur Steely?
The Humbaur HTK is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and carries 1,920kg more. The Humbaur HTK is a a tandem-axle three-way tipping trailer for construction and agricultural use; the Humbaur Steely is a a small, unbraked single-axle flatbed trailer aimed at first-time buyers and light garden/site use..
Which carries more, the Humbaur HTK or the Humbaur Steely?
The Humbaur HTK, by 1,920kg.
Can I tow the Humbaur HTK or the Humbaur Steely 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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