Head to head
Bailey Trailers TB12-15 vs Brian James T Transporter
The Bailey Trailers TB12-15 is a twin axle tipping trailer range, 12 to 15 tonne capacity. The Brian James T Transporter is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a manual hydraulic tilt-bed.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bailey Trailers TB12-15 | Brian James T Transporter | |
|---|---|---|
| Axles | 2 x commercial 10-stud | Twin (12in steel rims) |
| 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 |
| Payload | - | 2530kg |
| Internal bed | - | 5.0m x 2.1m |
Sources: Bailey Trailers TB12-15, Brian James T Transporter. 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 T Transporter if...
A mid-range open transporter for dealers and recovery firms who want a manual tilt-bed rather than the hydraulic-tilt Race Transporter range at a lower cost. Its 5.0m x 2.1m bed suits most single road cars and small vans.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bailey Trailers TB12-15 and the Brian James T Transporter?
The Bailey Trailers TB12-15 is a twin axle tipping trailer range, 12 to 15 tonne capacity; the Brian James T Transporter is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a manual hydraulic tilt-bed.
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