Head to head
Brian James General Plant vs Humbaur HTK
The Brian James General Plant has a bed 46cm (1.5ft) longer and carries 43kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Brian James General Plant has a bed 46cm (1.5ft) longer.
- Payload: the Brian James General Plant carries 43kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James General Plant | Humbaur HTK | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2593kg | 2550kg |
| Internal bed | 3.6m x 1.8m | 3.14m x 1.75m |
| Axles | Tri-axle (12in wheels) | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James General Plant, Humbaur HTK. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the General Plant if...
- you want one that has a bed 46cm (1.5ft) longer
- you want one that carries 43kg more
A tougher all-round plant trailer for contractors who need to move a range of machines - diggers, dumpers, rollers - rather than one specific type. The tri-axle chassis spreads load for towing at higher gross weight on public roads.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the HTK if...
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 General Plant and the Humbaur HTK?
The Brian James General Plant has a bed 46cm (1.5ft) longer and carries 43kg more. The Brian James General Plant is a a tri-axle equipment trailer for general building and groundwork plant; the Humbaur HTK is a a tandem-axle three-way tipping trailer for construction and agricultural use.
Which carries more, the Brian James General Plant or the Humbaur HTK?
The Brian James General Plant, by 43kg.
Can I tow the Brian James General Plant 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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