Head to head
Humbaur HTK vs Ifor Williams BV105
The Humbaur HTK carries 585kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Humbaur HTK carries 585kg more.
- Gross weight: the Humbaur HTK is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Humbaur HTK | Ifor Williams BV105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 2550kg | 1965kg |
| Axles | Twin | Twin (dual) |
| Internal bed | 3.14m x 1.75m | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 735kg |
| Internal length | - | 3.00m |
| Internal width | - | 1.47m |
Sources: Humbaur HTK, Ifor Williams BV105. 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 carries 585kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg 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
Buy or hire the BV105 if...
A general enclosed trailer for tradespeople and small hauliers who need to keep tools, bikes or stock dry and locked away rather than under a sheet. It sits below the BV125/BV106 in the range, so it suits loads that need weather protection but not extra width or gross weight.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Humbaur HTK and the Ifor Williams BV105?
The Humbaur HTK carries 585kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Humbaur HTK is a a tandem-axle three-way tipping trailer for construction and agricultural use; the Ifor Williams BV105 is a an enclosed box van trailer on a 3.0m bed.
Which carries more, the Humbaur HTK or the Ifor Williams BV105?
The Humbaur HTK, by 585kg.
Can I tow the Humbaur HTK or the Ifor Williams BV105 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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