Head to head
Brian James Cargo Connect vs HM Trailers DC20
The Brian James Cargo Connect is a a configurable flatbed general-purpose trailer used for goods, plant and vehicle hire. The HM Trailers DC20 is a 12m3 commercial dump trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Cargo Connect | HM Trailers DC20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Axles | Tri-axle | 2 x 127mm round axles, 385/65 R22.5 wheels |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Payload | 2500kg | - |
| Internal bed | 5.5m x 2.13m (18ft x 6ft 10in) | - |
| Capacity | - | 12 cubic metres |
| Body length | - | 5200mm (17ft) |
| Width | - | 2550mm (8ft 4in) |
| Overall length | - | 7284mm (23ft) |
| Max tipped height | - | 6210mm (20ft 4in) |
Sources: Brian James Cargo Connect, HM Trailers DC20. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Cargo Connect if...
A do-it-all flatbed aimed at plant hire firms and trailer rental companies who need one trailer that can carry a car, a mini digger or palletised goods. The tri-axle chassis and long bed make it a common hire-fleet workhorse rather than a car-specific transporter.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Lancaster trailer hire - ELY
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
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 Brian James Cargo Connect and the HM Trailers DC20?
The Brian James Cargo Connect is a a configurable flatbed general-purpose trailer used for goods, plant and vehicle hire; the HM Trailers DC20 is a 12m3 commercial dump trailer.
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