Head to head
HM Trailers DC20 vs Tickners GB855
The HM Trailers DC20 is a 12m3 commercial dump trailer. The Tickners GB855 is a a braked twin-axle box trailer from tickners' gb range, rated at 1800kg gross weight..
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| HM Trailers DC20 | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Axles | 2 x 127mm round axles, 385/65 R22.5 wheels | 2 |
| Capacity | 12 cubic metres | - |
| Body length | 5200mm (17ft) | - |
| Width | 2550mm (8ft 4in) | - |
| Overall length | 7284mm (23ft) | - |
| Max tipped height | 6210mm (20ft 4in) | - |
| Gross weight | - | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 450kg |
| Payload | - | 1350kg |
| Internal length | - | 2430mm |
| Internal width | - | 1455mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: HM Trailers DC20, Tickners GB855. 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 GB855 if...
Aimed at tradespeople and small businesses needing a bigger payload box trailer for stock, tools or equipment. Braked and twin-axled at 1800kg gross, it carries 1350kg - about three times an unbraked box trailer - so it suits a working week rather than an occasional tip run.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the HM Trailers DC20 and the Tickners GB855?
The HM Trailers DC20 is a 12m3 commercial dump trailer; the Tickners GB855 is a a braked twin-axle box trailer from Tickners' GB range, rated at 1800kg gross weight..
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