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Bailey Trailers TB12-15 vs Brian James Tipper
The Bailey Trailers TB12-15 is a twin axle tipping trailer range, 12 to 15 tonne capacity. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Specifications side by side
| Bailey Trailers TB12-15 | Brian James Tipper | |
|---|---|---|
| Axles | 2 x commercial 10-stud | Twin or Tri |
| 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 / 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | - | from 785kg |
| Payload | - | up to 2500kg |
| Internal width | - | 1.6m / 2.0m |
| Internal length | - | 3.1m to 4.0m |
Sources: Bailey Trailers TB12-15, Brian James Tipper. 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 Tipper if...
Used by builders, landscapers and small hauliers who need to tip loose materials rather than lift them off by hand. The range of widths, lengths and axle counts lets a buyer match capacity to their tow vehicle's rating.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- 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 Tipper?
The Bailey Trailers TB12-15 is a twin axle tipping trailer range, 12 to 15 tonne capacity; the Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials.
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