Head to head
Humbaur HTK vs M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The Humbaur HTK is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 470kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Humbaur HTK is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Humbaur HTK carries 470kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Humbaur HTK | M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 2550kg | 2080kg |
| Axles | Twin | Twin |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
| Internal bed | 3.14m x 1.75m | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 620kg |
| Internal length | - | 3048mm |
| Internal width | - | 1524mm |
Sources: Humbaur HTK, M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer. 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
- you want one that carries 470kg more
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 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
The longest of M-Tec's standard twin-axle box trailers, aimed at contractors and farmers hauling longer loads such as fencing materials, machinery or multiple pallets in one trip.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Humbaur HTK and the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Humbaur HTK is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 470kg more. The Humbaur HTK is a a tandem-axle three-way tipping trailer for construction and agricultural use; the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which carries more, the Humbaur HTK or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Humbaur HTK, by 470kg.
Can I tow the Humbaur HTK or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer 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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