Head to head
HM Trailers DC20 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The HM Trailers DC20 is a 12m3 commercial dump trailer. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| HM Trailers DC20 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Axles | 2 x 127mm round axles, 385/65 R22.5 wheels | Twin |
| Capacity | 12 cubic metres | - |
| Body length | 5200mm (17ft) | - |
| Width | 2550mm (8ft 4in) | - |
| Overall length | 7284mm (23ft) | - |
| Max tipped height | 6210mm (20ft 4in) | - |
| Gross weight | - | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 840kg |
| Payload | - | 1860kg |
| Internal length | - | 2480mm |
| Internal width | - | 1500mm |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: HM Trailers DC20, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping 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.
Listed by
- H M Trailers - Ongar, Fyfield
Buy or hire the 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
A general-purpose tipping trailer for farmers, landscapers and small groundworks contractors moving loose materials like aggregate, muck or logs, with an optional electric ram for one-touch tipping instead of a hand-cranked or solid ram.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the HM Trailers DC20 and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The HM Trailers DC20 is a 12m3 commercial dump trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
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