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Bailey Trailers TB12-15 vs Brian James Digger Plant
The Bailey Trailers TB12-15 is a twin axle tipping trailer range, 12 to 15 tonne capacity. The Brian James Digger Plant is a a twin-axle plant trailer built for carrying a mini excavator or similar machine.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bailey Trailers TB12-15 | Brian James Digger Plant | |
|---|---|---|
| Axles | 2 x commercial 10-stud | Twin (12in wheels) |
| Capacity | 15.8m3 (TB12) to 19.7m3 (TB15) | - |
| Body size | 5400x2500x1225mm (TB12) to 6000x2500x1300mm (TB15) | - |
| Tyres | 385/65 R22.5 | - |
| Suspension | 32 tonne, 3-leaf, tandem | - |
| Gross weight | - | 3500kg |
| Internal bed | - | 3.2m x 1.7m |
Sources: Bailey Trailers TB12-15, Brian James Digger Plant. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB12-15 if...
Bailey's TB12-15 range covers three tipping trailer sizes on the same heavy commercial running gear, aimed at contractors and plant hire yards moving aggregate, spoil and site waste. The largest, the TB15, carries close to 20m3 of loose material, so it suits bulky waste rather than dense loads.
Listed by
- Bailey Trailers Ltd - Sleaford, Sleaford
Buy or hire the Digger Plant if...
Used by groundworkers and plant hire firms to move a mini digger between sites behind a pickup or 4x4. Its bed size and gross weight target machines around the 3 to 3.5 tonne mark rather than heavier plant.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bailey Trailers TB12-15 and the Brian James Digger Plant?
The Bailey Trailers TB12-15 is a twin axle tipping trailer range, 12 to 15 tonne capacity; the Brian James Digger Plant is a a twin-axle plant trailer built for carrying a mini excavator or similar machine.
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