Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant vs HM Trailers DC20
The Brian James Digger Plant is a a twin-axle plant trailer built for carrying a mini excavator or similar machine. The HM Trailers DC20 is a 12m3 commercial dump trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant | HM Trailers DC20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Axles | Twin (12in wheels) | 2 x 127mm round axles, 385/65 R22.5 wheels |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Internal bed | 3.2m x 1.7m | - |
| 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 Digger Plant, HM Trailers DC20. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Digger Plant if...
Used by groundworkers and plant hire firms to move a mini digger between sites behind a pickup or 4x4. Its bed size and gross weight target machines around the 3 to 3.5 tonne mark rather than heavier plant.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
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 Digger Plant and the HM Trailers DC20?
The Brian James Digger Plant is a a twin-axle plant trailer built for carrying a mini excavator or similar machine; the HM Trailers DC20 is a 12m3 commercial dump trailer.
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