Head to head
Humbaur HTK vs Ifor Williams P6e
The Humbaur HTK is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and carries 1,972kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Humbaur HTK is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Humbaur HTK carries 1,972kg more.
- Internal bed: the Humbaur HTK has a bed 1.16m (4ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Humbaur HTK | Ifor Williams P6e | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Payload | 2550kg | 578kg |
| Internal bed | 3.14m x 1.75m | 1.98m x 1.21m |
| Brakes | Braked | Unbraked |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 172kg |
Sources: Humbaur HTK, Ifor Williams P6e. 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 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,972kg more
- you want one that has a bed 1.16m (4ft) 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 P6e if...
A step up from the P5 for domestic and light trade users who need a slightly bigger bed while staying under the 750kg limit that avoids the need for brakes.
Listed by
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Humbaur HTK and the Ifor Williams P6e?
The Humbaur HTK is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and carries 1,972kg more. The Humbaur HTK is a a tandem-axle three-way tipping trailer for construction and agricultural use; the Ifor Williams P6e is a a small unbraked general-purpose trailer.
Which carries more, the Humbaur HTK or the Ifor Williams P6e?
The Humbaur HTK, by 1,972kg.
Can I tow the Humbaur HTK or the Ifor Williams P6e 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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