Head to head
Brian James Cargo Connect vs Humbaur HTK
The Brian James Cargo Connect has a bed 2.36m (7.5ft) longer. The Humbaur HTK carries 50kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Brian James Cargo Connect has a bed 2.36m (7.5ft) longer.
- Payload: the Humbaur HTK carries 50kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Cargo Connect | Humbaur HTK | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2500kg | 2550kg |
| Internal bed | 5.5m x 2.13m (18ft x 6ft 10in) | 3.14m x 1.75m |
| Axles | Tri-axle | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Cargo Connect, Humbaur HTK. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Cargo Connect if...
- you want one that has a bed 2.36m (7.5ft) longer
A do-it-all flatbed aimed at plant hire firms and trailer rental companies who need one trailer that can carry a car, a mini digger or palletised goods. The tri-axle chassis and long bed make it a common hire-fleet workhorse rather than a car-specific transporter.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Lancaster trailer hire - ELY
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
Buy or hire the HTK if...
- you want one that carries 50kg 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 Three Counties - Hereford
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Cargo Connect and the Humbaur HTK?
The Brian James Cargo Connect has a bed 2.36m (7.5ft) longer. The Humbaur HTK carries 50kg more. The Brian James Cargo Connect is a a configurable flatbed general-purpose trailer used for goods, plant and vehicle hire; the Humbaur HTK is a a tandem-axle three-way tipping trailer for construction and agricultural use.
Which carries more, the Brian James Cargo Connect or the Humbaur HTK?
The Humbaur HTK, by 50kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Cargo Connect or the Humbaur HTK 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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