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HM Trailers DC20 vs Ifor Williams CT177
The HM Trailers DC20 is a 12m3 commercial dump trailer. The Ifor Williams CT177 is a a twin-axle car transporter trailer with a long, narrow bed for single-vehicle recovery and trade use..
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| HM Trailers DC20 | Ifor Williams CT177 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 7284mm (23ft) | 6.70m / 22'0" |
| Capacity | 12 cubic metres | - |
| Body length | 5200mm (17ft) | - |
| Width | 2550mm (8ft 4in) | - |
| Max tipped height | 6210mm (20ft 4in) | - |
| Axles | 2 x 127mm round axles, 385/65 R22.5 wheels | - |
| Bed | - | 5.00m / 16'4" ((internal) length); 1.91m / 6'3" ((internal) width) |
| Gross weight | - | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 805kg |
| Payload | - | approx. 2695kg |
Sources: HM Trailers DC20, Ifor Williams CT177. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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
Buy or hire the CT177 if...
The CT177 is built to be wide enough for most light commercial vehicles while remaining narrow enough for smaller cars, making it a common choice for vehicle recovery firms and the motor trade. Its long bed and 3500kg GVW keep it within standard car-licence towing limits for a single vehicle plus ramps.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Whitehall Trailers Ltd - Southam
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
- Shropshire Trailer Hire - Shrewsbury, Bicton
Common questions
What is the difference between the HM Trailers DC20 and the Ifor Williams CT177?
The HM Trailers DC20 is a 12m3 commercial dump trailer; the Ifor Williams CT177 is a a twin-axle car transporter trailer with a long, narrow bed for single-vehicle recovery and trade use..
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