Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs HM Trailers DC20
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer. The HM Trailers DC20 is a 12m3 commercial dump trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | HM Trailers DC20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Axles | 2 | 2 x 127mm round axles, 385/65 R22.5 wheels |
| Gross weight | 2700kg | - |
| Payload | 2134kg | - |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Capacity | - | 12 cubic metres |
| Body length | - | 5200mm (17ft) |
| Width | - | 2550mm (8ft 4in) |
| Overall length | - | 7284mm (23ft) |
| Max tipped height | - | 6210mm (20ft 4in) |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, HM Trailers DC20. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HL-AL 3218/27 if...
A wider-bedded version of the HL-AL platform trailer, giving trade and construction users more deck area for the same 2.7 tonne gross weight. It is chosen when the standard HL-AL 3016 bed is too narrow for the load.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
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 Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the HM Trailers DC20?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the HM Trailers DC20 is a 12m3 commercial dump trailer.
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