Head to head
Humbaur HTK vs Ifor Williams GH126
The Ifor Williams GH126 has a bed 52cm (1.5ft) longer and carries 185kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GH126 has a bed 52cm (1.5ft) longer.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH126 carries 185kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Humbaur HTK | Ifor Williams GH126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2550kg | 2735kg |
| Internal bed | 3.14m x 1.75m | 3.66m x 1.84m |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 765kg |
Sources: Humbaur HTK, Ifor Williams GH126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HTK if...
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 GH126 if...
- you want one that has a bed 52cm (1.5ft) longer
- you want one that carries 185kg more
Used by groundworks and plant hire firms moving mini excavators or dumpers that need both extra length and the full 1.84m bed width the smaller GH models do not offer.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Humbaur HTK and the Ifor Williams GH126?
The Ifor Williams GH126 has a bed 52cm (1.5ft) longer and carries 185kg more. The Humbaur HTK is a a tandem-axle three-way tipping trailer for construction and agricultural use; the Ifor Williams GH126 is a a wide-bed plant trailer for compact machinery.
Which carries more, the Humbaur HTK or the Ifor Williams GH126?
The Ifor Williams GH126, by 185kg.
Can I tow the Humbaur HTK or the Ifor Williams GH126 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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