Head to head
Brian James T Transporter vs Humbaur HTK
The Brian James T Transporter has a bed 1.86m (6ft) longer. The Humbaur HTK carries 20kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Brian James T Transporter has a bed 1.86m (6ft) longer.
- Payload: the Humbaur HTK carries 20kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James T Transporter | Humbaur HTK | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2530kg | 2550kg |
| Internal bed | 5.0m x 2.1m | 3.14m x 1.75m |
| Axles | Twin (12in steel rims) | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James T Transporter, Humbaur HTK. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the T Transporter if...
- you want one that has a bed 1.86m (6ft) longer
A mid-range open transporter for dealers and recovery firms who want a manual tilt-bed rather than the hydraulic-tilt Race Transporter range at a lower cost. Its 5.0m x 2.1m bed suits most single road cars and small vans.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Buy or hire the HTK if...
- you want one that carries 20kg 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 T Transporter and the Humbaur HTK?
The Brian James T Transporter has a bed 1.86m (6ft) longer. The Humbaur HTK carries 20kg more. The Brian James T Transporter is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a manual hydraulic tilt-bed; the Humbaur HTK is a a tandem-axle three-way tipping trailer for construction and agricultural use.
Which carries more, the Brian James T Transporter or the Humbaur HTK?
The Humbaur HTK, by 20kg.
Can I tow the Brian James T Transporter 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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