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HM Trailers DC20 vs M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer

The HM Trailers DC20 is a 12m3 commercial dump trailer. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

DC20
HM Trailers DC20
M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer - image: Clarkes of Cavan

Specifications side by side

HM Trailers DC20M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
Axles2 x 127mm round axles, 385/65 R22.5 wheelsSingle
Capacity12 cubic metres-
Body length5200mm (17ft)-
Width2550mm (8ft 4in)-
Overall length7284mm (23ft)-
Max tipped height6210mm (20ft 4in)-
Gross weight-750kg
Unladen weight-280kg
Payload-470kg
Internal length-2440mm
Internal width-1220mm
Brakes-Unbraked

Sources: HM Trailers DC20, M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. 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.

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Full DC20 specifications →

Buy or hire the 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...

A longer single-axle box trailer for small builders and landscapers who need more load length than the 6x4 but still want to stay under the unbraked weight limit. Suited to bulky, light loads like fencing panels or garden waste.

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Full 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the HM Trailers DC20 and the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?

The HM Trailers DC20 is a 12m3 commercial dump trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.

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