Head to head
Brian James Eco Plant vs HM Trailers DC20
The Brian James Eco Plant is a an entry-level beavertail plant trailer for small, low ground clearance machinery. The HM Trailers DC20 is a 12m3 commercial dump trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Eco Plant | HM Trailers DC20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Axles | Twin | 2 x 127mm round axles, 385/65 R22.5 wheels |
| Gross weight | 2600kg | - |
| Unladen weight | from 450kg | - |
| Payload | up to 2183kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2.3m / 2.5m long x 1.1m / 1.5m wide | - |
| 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 Eco Plant, HM Trailers DC20. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Eco Plant if...
Aimed at gardeners, groundcare contractors and farmers moving small low-clearance kit such as compact tractors or turf equipment. It undercuts the General Plant and Digger Plant ranges on price and weight for buyers who do not need a full-size plant trailer.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
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 Eco Plant and the HM Trailers DC20?
The Brian James Eco Plant is a an entry-level beavertail plant trailer for small, low ground clearance machinery; the HM Trailers DC20 is a 12m3 commercial dump trailer.
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