Head to head
Humbaur HTK vs Ifor Williams GH146
The Ifor Williams GH146 has a bed 1.15m (4ft) longer and carries 40kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GH146 has a bed 1.15m (4ft) longer.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH146 carries 40kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Humbaur HTK | Ifor Williams GH146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2550kg | 2590kg |
| Internal bed | 3.14m x 1.75m | 4.285m x 1.84m |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 910kg |
Sources: Humbaur HTK, Ifor Williams GH146. 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 GH146 if...
- you want one that has a bed 1.15m (4ft) longer
- you want one that carries 40kg more
Aimed at plant hire operators who need the longest bed in the GH range for larger excavators or two smaller machines, with a tri-axle chassis to keep payload up within the 3500kg limit.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Humbaur HTK and the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH146 has a bed 1.15m (4ft) longer and carries 40kg more. The Humbaur HTK is a a tandem-axle three-way tipping trailer for construction and agricultural use; the Ifor Williams GH146 is a a tri-axle long-bed plant trailer.
Which carries more, the Humbaur HTK or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH146, by 40kg.
Can I tow the Humbaur HTK or the Ifor Williams GH146 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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