Head to head
Graham Edwards PL3512 vs HM Trailers DC20
The Graham Edwards PL3512 is a 12 ft x 5 ft 10 in tandem axle 3.5 tonne plant trailer. The HM Trailers DC20 is a 12m3 commercial dump trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards PL3512 | HM Trailers DC20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 5'10" | 2550mm (8ft 4in) |
| Axles | TANDEM | 2 x 127mm round axles, 385/65 R22.5 wheels |
| Gross weight | 3500KG | - |
| Unladen weight | 755KG | - |
| Length | 12' | - |
| Capacity | - | 12 cubic metres |
| Body length | - | 5200mm (17ft) |
| Overall length | - | 7284mm (23ft) |
| Max tipped height | - | 6210mm (20ft 4in) |
Sources: Graham Edwards PL3512, HM Trailers DC20. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PL3512 if...
The longer 3.5 tonne plant trailer in the Graham Edwards range, for contractors and hire firms carrying larger mini excavators and compact plant behind a pickup or van.
Full PL3512 specifications →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 PL3512 and the HM Trailers DC20?
The Graham Edwards PL3512 is a 12 ft x 5 ft 10 in tandem axle 3.5 tonne plant trailer; the HM Trailers DC20 is a 12m3 commercial dump trailer.
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