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Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs HM Trailers DC20

The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer. The HM Trailers DC20 is a 12m3 commercial dump trailer.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer
Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer - image: Bateson Trailers
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HM Trailers DC20

Specifications side by side

Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping TrailerHM Trailers DC20
Axles12 x 127mm round axles, 385/65 R22.5 wheels
Gross weight750kg-
Unladen weight338kg-
Payload412kg-
Internal bed2100mm x 1250mm-
BrakesUnbraked-
Capacity-12 cubic metres
Body length-5200mm (17ft)
Width-2550mm (8ft 4in)
Overall length-7284mm (23ft)
Max tipped height-6210mm (20ft 4in)

Sources: Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, HM Trailers DC20. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer if...

A light tipping trailer aimed at gardeners and smallholders moving mowers, tools or loose garden waste, small enough to stay in the unbraked towing class. Its side-tip mechanism keeps the ramp door usable when tipped.

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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.

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Full DC20 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer and the HM Trailers DC20?

The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer; the HM Trailers DC20 is a 12m3 commercial dump trailer.

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