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HM Trailers DC20 vs Wessex International 3.0T-LGPW

The HM Trailers DC20 is 1.05m (3.5ft) wider.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

HM Trailers DC20
HM Trailers DC20 - image: HM Trailers
Wessex International 3.0T-LGPW
Wessex International 3.0T-LGPW - image: similar Wessex International model shown; image from Balmers GM

Key differences

Specifications side by side

HM Trailers DC20Wessex International 3.0T-LGPW
Capacity12 cubic metres3 TON
Width2550mm (8ft 4in)1.5m
Overall length7284mm (23ft)3.55m
Body length5200mm (17ft)-
Max tipped height6210mm (20ft 4in)-
Axles2 x 127mm round axles, 385/65 R22.5 wheels-
Length-2.5m
Trailer weight-448.5kg

Sources: HM Trailers DC20, Wessex International 3.0T-LGPW. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the DC20 if...

  • you want one that is 1.05m (3.5ft) wider

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 3.0T-LGPW if...

The largest of the three Wessex hydraulic tippers, for ground care professionals and estates carrying heavier bulk loads. Weld mesh extension sides are optional.

Full 3.0T-LGPW specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the HM Trailers DC20 and the Wessex International 3.0T-LGPW?

The HM Trailers DC20 is 1.05m (3.5ft) wider. The HM Trailers DC20 is a 12m3 commercial dump trailer; the Wessex International 3.0T-LGPW is a 3 ton hydraulic tipping trailer.

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