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Bailey Trailers TB12-15 vs Brian James Digger Plant 2
The Bailey Trailers TB12-15 is a twin axle tipping trailer range, 12 to 15 tonne capacity. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bailey Trailers TB12-15 | Brian James Digger Plant 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Axles | 2 x commercial 10-stud | Twin (13in 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 | - | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 557kg |
| Payload | - | 2152kg |
| Internal bed | - | 2.8m x 1.3m |
Sources: Bailey Trailers TB12-15, Brian James Digger Plant 2. 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 2 if...
Fits landscapers and small contractors running a micro or mini excavator that does not need the bigger bed of the standard Digger Plant. The lower unladen weight leaves more of the gross rating free for the machine itself.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Lancaster trailer hire - ELY
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bailey Trailers TB12-15 and the Brian James Digger Plant 2?
The Bailey Trailers TB12-15 is a twin axle tipping trailer range, 12 to 15 tonne capacity; the Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant.
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