Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 4 vs Humbaur HTK
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 has a bed 1.86m (6ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 has a bed 1.86m (6ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 4 | Humbaur HTK | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | up to 2320kg | 2550kg |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | 3.14m x 1.75m |
| Axles | Twin | Twin |
| Unladen weight | from 1180kg | - |
| Internal width | 2.12m | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 4, Humbaur HTK. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 4 if...
- you want one that has a bed 1.86m (6ft) longer
Aimed at motorsport teams and vehicle recovery operators who need a hydraulic tilt-bed for easy low loading of a single car. It is the entry point into the numbered Race Transporter range, below the 5, 6 and 7.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
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 Race Transporter 4 and the Humbaur HTK?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 has a bed 1.86m (6ft) longer. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter; the Humbaur HTK is a a tandem-axle three-way tipping trailer for construction and agricultural use.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 4 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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