Head to head
Humbaur HTK vs Ifor Williams TA5
The Humbaur HTK is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Humbaur HTK is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Humbaur HTK | Ifor Williams TA5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked |
| Payload | 2550kg | - |
| Internal bed | 3.14m x 1.75m | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) |
| Internal width | - | 1.53m |
| Internal length | - | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model |
Sources: Humbaur HTK, Ifor Williams TA5. 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 800kg heavier gross
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 TA5 if...
The standard British livestock trailer, and the one most smallholders and farmers picture when they say livestock trailer. Low loading height and flexible partitions matter more here than raw capacity, because the job is getting animals in and out calmly rather than maximising a payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Humbaur HTK and the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Humbaur HTK is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Humbaur HTK is a a tandem-axle three-way tipping trailer for construction and agricultural use; the Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle.
Can I tow the Humbaur HTK or the Ifor Williams TA5 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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