Head to head
Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer vs HM Trailers DC20
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer. The HM Trailers DC20 is a 12m3 commercial dump trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer | HM Trailers DC20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Axles | 2 (3 optional) | 2 x 127mm round axles, 385/65 R22.5 wheels |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Internal bed | 5m x 2m (expandable to 6.7m x 2.43m) | - |
| Capacity | - | 12 cubic metres |
| Body length | - | 5200mm (17ft) |
| Width | - | 2550mm (8ft 4in) |
| Overall length | - | 7284mm (23ft) |
| Max tipped height | - | 6210mm (20ft 4in) |
Sources: Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer, HM Trailers DC20. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 3550 Platform Trailer if...
A large flatbed trailer for carrying machinery, building materials or vehicles, with the bed width and length expandable to suit the load. It is bought mainly by contractors and plant hire firms needing a 3.5 tonne platform.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
Buy or hire the DC20 if...
A dump trailer for hauling muck, aggregate or waste on a construction site, built to tip clear over a high-sided skip or wagon. Its round-axle running gear and reinforced chassis suit off-road site use rather than road haulage.
Listed by
- H M Trailers - Ongar, Fyfield
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer and the HM Trailers DC20?
The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer; the HM Trailers DC20 is a 12m3 commercial dump trailer.
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