Head to head
HM Trailers DC20 vs Tickners RL5000
The HM Trailers DC20 is a 12m3 commercial dump trailer. The Tickners RL5000 is a covered, tilting-bed vehicle transporter trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| HM Trailers DC20 | Tickners RL5000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 7284mm (23ft) | 7,000mm |
| Axles | 2 x 127mm round axles, 385/65 R22.5 wheels | 2, 12in 155/5 stud wheels |
| Capacity | 12 cubic metres | - |
| Body length | 5200mm (17ft) | - |
| Width | 2550mm (8ft 4in) | - |
| Max tipped height | 6210mm (20ft 4in) | - |
| Bed length | - | 4,870mm |
| Overall height | - | 2,400mm |
| Gross weight | - | 2,600-3,500kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | - | 1,020-1,160kg depending on model |
Sources: HM Trailers DC20, Tickners RL5000. 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 RL5000 if...
An enclosed, tilting-bed trailer used to transport and protect a car in transit, popular with motorsport and classic car owners. The manual tilt bed lets a single person load a low car without ramps digging in.
Listed by
- Lustre trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the HM Trailers DC20 and the Tickners RL5000?
The HM Trailers DC20 is a 12m3 commercial dump trailer; the Tickners RL5000 is a covered, tilting-bed vehicle transporter trailer.
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