Head to head
Graham Edwards GP85DB vs HM Trailers DC20
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer. The HM Trailers DC20 is a 12m3 commercial dump trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards GP85DB | HM Trailers DC20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Axles | Tandem | 2 x 127mm round axles, 385/65 R22.5 wheels |
| Gross weight | 2600kg | - |
| Unladen weight | 425kg | - |
| Payload | 2175kg | - |
| Internal bed | 8'2" x 5' | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Capacity | - | 12 cubic metres |
| Body length | - | 5200mm (17ft) |
| Width | - | 2550mm (8ft 4in) |
| Overall length | - | 7284mm (23ft) |
| Max tipped height | - | 6210mm (20ft 4in) |
Sources: Graham Edwards GP85DB, HM Trailers DC20. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GP85DB if...
A farm and smallholder trailer for loose or bagged loads, bales or livestock kit, built to Graham Edwards' tandem-axle braked general-purpose spec rather than the lighter single-axle unbraked version.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
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 Graham Edwards GP85DB and the HM Trailers DC20?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer; the HM Trailers DC20 is a 12m3 commercial dump trailer.
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