Head to head
Humbaur HTK vs M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
The Humbaur HTK carries 2,040kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Humbaur HTK carries 2,040kg more.
- Gross weight: the Humbaur HTK is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Humbaur HTK | M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Payload | 2550kg | 510kg |
| Axles | Twin | Single |
| Brakes | Braked | Unbraked |
| Internal bed | 3.14m x 1.75m | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 240kg |
| Internal length | - | 1820mm |
| Internal width | - | 1220mm |
Sources: Humbaur HTK, M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single 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 carries 2,040kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg 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 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
An entry-level box trailer for tradespeople and gardeners moving small loads of tools, waste or turf, light enough to tow on a car licence without a trailer test. Its 750kg gross weight keeps it under the unbraked trailer limit.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Humbaur HTK and the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Humbaur HTK carries 2,040kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Humbaur HTK is a a tandem-axle three-way tipping trailer for construction and agricultural use; the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 6ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.
Which carries more, the Humbaur HTK or the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Humbaur HTK, by 2,040kg.
Can I tow the Humbaur HTK or the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single 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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