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HM Trailers DC20 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The HM Trailers DC20 is a 12m3 commercial dump trailer. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| HM Trailers DC20 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle 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 | - | 600kg |
| Payload | - | 2100kg |
| Internal length | - | 2440mm |
| Internal width | - | 1524mm |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: HM Trailers DC20, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin 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.
Listed by
- H M Trailers - Ongar, Fyfield
Buy or hire the 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
A wider twin-axle box trailer for builders, farmers and plant hire yards needing to carry bulkier loads such as pallets or small plant, with braked axles for safer road towing at higher weights.
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 Twin Axle Trailer?
The HM Trailers DC20 is a 12m3 commercial dump trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
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