Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs HM Trailers DC20
The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch. The HM Trailers DC20 is a 12m3 commercial dump trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | HM Trailers DC20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 5950mm | 7284mm (23ft) |
| Axles | Twin axle | 2 x 127mm round axles, 385/65 R22.5 wheels |
| Overall width | 2180mm | - |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Gross weight | 2750kg | - |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | - |
| Payload | 1980kg | - |
| Capacity | - | 12 cubic metres |
| Body length | - | 5200mm (17ft) |
| Width | - | 2550mm (8ft 4in) |
| Max tipped height | - | 6210mm (20ft 4in) |
Sources: Bateson PT44, HM Trailers DC20. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PT44 if...
Bateson's 14ft x 7ft tilt-bed trailer, supplied with steel sides, ramps and a winch as standard. Used to load and carry cars, quads and small plant, it is one of the most widely stocked hydraulic tilt trailers among UK hire and trailer-sales firms.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
- 1Stop Trailers Ltd - Sudbury, Little Waldingfield
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 PT44 and the HM Trailers DC20?
The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the HM Trailers DC20 is a 12m3 commercial dump trailer.
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