Head to head
Humbaur HTK vs M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
The Humbaur HTK carries 2,080kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Humbaur HTK carries 2,080kg more.
- Gross weight: the Humbaur HTK is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Humbaur HTK | M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Payload | 2550kg | 470kg |
| Axles | Twin | Single |
| Brakes | Braked | Unbraked |
| Internal bed | 3.14m x 1.75m | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 280kg |
| Internal length | - | 2440mm |
| Internal width | - | 1220mm |
Sources: Humbaur HTK, M-Tec 8ft 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 2,080kg 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 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
A longer single-axle box trailer for small builders and landscapers who need more load length than the 6x4 but still want to stay under the unbraked weight limit. Suited to bulky, light loads like fencing panels or garden waste.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Humbaur HTK and the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Humbaur HTK carries 2,080kg 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 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.
Which carries more, the Humbaur HTK or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Humbaur HTK, by 2,080kg.
Can I tow the Humbaur HTK or the M-Tec 8ft 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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