Head to head
Bailey Trailers TB12-15 vs Brian James Eco Plant
The Bailey Trailers TB12-15 is a twin axle tipping trailer range, 12 to 15 tonne capacity. The Brian James Eco Plant is a an entry-level beavertail plant trailer for small, low ground clearance machinery.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bailey Trailers TB12-15 | Brian James Eco Plant | |
|---|---|---|
| Axles | 2 x commercial 10-stud | Twin |
| 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 | - | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | - | from 450kg |
| Payload | - | up to 2183kg |
| Internal bed | - | 2.3m / 2.5m long x 1.1m / 1.5m wide |
Sources: Bailey Trailers TB12-15, Brian James Eco 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 Eco Plant if...
Aimed at gardeners, groundcare contractors and farmers moving small low-clearance kit such as compact tractors or turf equipment. It undercuts the General Plant and Digger Plant ranges on price and weight for buyers who do not need a full-size plant trailer.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bailey Trailers TB12-15 and the Brian James Eco Plant?
The Bailey Trailers TB12-15 is a twin axle tipping trailer range, 12 to 15 tonne capacity; the Brian James Eco Plant is a an entry-level beavertail plant trailer for small, low ground clearance machinery.
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