Head to head
Humbaur HTK vs Maypole MP6812
The Humbaur HTK is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,213kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Humbaur HTK is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Humbaur HTK carries 2,213kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Humbaur HTK | Maypole MP6812 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 400kg |
| Payload | 2550kg | 337kg |
| Internal bed | 3.14m x 1.75m | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 63kg |
| Internal length | - | 120cm |
| Internal width | - | 92cm |
| Internal height | - | 35cm |
Sources: Humbaur HTK, Maypole MP6812. 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 3.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,213kg 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 MP6812 if...
A step up from the MP6810 for buyers wanting slightly more load capacity for camping, leisure or light commercial use. The extra 15cm of length and 37kg of payload over the MP6810 is the difference between a boot-load and a small van-load, at a weight any car can still tow.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the Humbaur HTK and the Maypole MP6812?
The Humbaur HTK is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,213kg more. The Humbaur HTK is a a tandem-axle three-way tipping trailer for construction and agricultural use; the Maypole MP6812 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 400kg gross weight..
Which carries more, the Humbaur HTK or the Maypole MP6812?
The Humbaur HTK, by 2,213kg.
Can I tow the Humbaur HTK or the Maypole MP6812 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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