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Bailey Trailers TB12-15 vs Brian James Race Transporter 4
The Bailey Trailers TB12-15 is a twin axle tipping trailer range, 12 to 15 tonne capacity. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bailey Trailers TB12-15 | Brian James Race Transporter 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | - | from 1180kg |
| Payload | - | up to 2320kg |
| Internal width | - | 2.12m |
| Internal bed | - | 5.0m / 5.5m long |
Sources: Bailey Trailers TB12-15, Brian James Race Transporter 4. 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 Race Transporter 4 if...
Aimed at motorsport teams and vehicle recovery operators who need a hydraulic tilt-bed for easy low loading of a single car. It is the entry point into the numbered Race Transporter range, below the 5, 6 and 7.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bailey Trailers TB12-15 and the Brian James Race Transporter 4?
The Bailey Trailers TB12-15 is a twin axle tipping trailer range, 12 to 15 tonne capacity; the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter.
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