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Humbaur HTK vs Ifor Williams BV126

The Humbaur HTK carries 30kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Humbaur HTK
Humbaur HTK - image: humbaur.com
Ifor Williams BV126
Ifor Williams BV126 - image: Universal Trailers

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Humbaur HTKIfor Williams BV126
Gross weight3500kg3500kg
Payload2550kg2520kg
AxlesTwinTwin (dual)
Internal bed3.14m x 1.75m-
BrakesBraked-
Unladen weight-980kg
Internal length-3.60m
Internal width-1.73m

Sources: Humbaur HTK, Ifor Williams BV126. 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 30kg 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.

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Buy or hire the BV126 if...

Aimed at businesses moving bulkier equipment or several machines that need to travel enclosed and secure, where the BV105 is too narrow or too light. Its 3500kg rating means a car-derived van or 4x4 with a suitable tow rating can still pull it.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Humbaur HTK and the Ifor Williams BV126?

The Humbaur HTK carries 30kg more. The Humbaur HTK is a a tandem-axle three-way tipping trailer for construction and agricultural use; the Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer.

Which carries more, the Humbaur HTK or the Ifor Williams BV126?

The Humbaur HTK, by 30kg.

Can I tow the Humbaur HTK or the Ifor Williams BV126 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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