Head to head
Humbaur HTK vs Ifor Williams P5
The Humbaur HTK carries 2,191kg more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Humbaur HTK carries 2,191kg more.
- Gross weight: the Humbaur HTK is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Humbaur HTK has a bed 1.61m (5.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Humbaur HTK | Ifor Williams P5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 500kg |
| Payload | 2550kg | 359kg |
| Internal bed | 3.14m x 1.75m | 1.53m x 1.02m |
| Brakes | Braked | Unbraked |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 141kg |
Sources: Humbaur HTK, Ifor Williams P5. 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 2,191kg more
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 1.61m (5.5ft) longer
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 P5 if...
A light general-purpose trailer for domestic buyers moving garden waste, small loads or a mower, chosen for its low unladen weight so it can be towed by almost any car.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Humbaur HTK and the Ifor Williams P5?
The Humbaur HTK carries 2,191kg more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Humbaur HTK is a a tandem-axle three-way tipping trailer for construction and agricultural use; the Ifor Williams P5 is a the smallest unbraked domestic trailer Ifor Williams makes.
Which carries more, the Humbaur HTK or the Ifor Williams P5?
The Humbaur HTK, by 2,191kg.
Can I tow the Humbaur HTK or the Ifor Williams P5 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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