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Bailey Trailers TB12-15 vs Hudson Trailers 5.5 Tonne Plant Trailer
The Bailey Trailers TB12-15 is a twin axle tipping trailer range, 12 to 15 tonne capacity. The Hudson Trailers 5.5 Tonne Plant Trailer is a heavy duty galvanised plant trailer with spring assisted ramp.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bailey Trailers TB12-15 | Hudson Trailers 5.5 Tonne Plant Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 32 tonne, 3-leaf, tandem | 4 leaf |
| Capacity | 15.8m3 (TB12) to 19.7m3 (TB15) | - |
| Body size | 5400x2500x1225mm (TB12) to 6000x2500x1300mm (TB15) | - |
| Tyres | 385/65 R22.5 | - |
| Axles | 2 x commercial 10-stud | - |
| Model rating | - | 8 tonne |
| Bed size | - | 13' x 6' 3" |
| Wheels | - | 215.75.17.5 |
Sources: Bailey Trailers TB12-15, Hudson Trailers 5.5 Tonne Plant Trailer. 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 5.5 Tonne Plant Trailer if...
A heavy duty plant trailer for contractors and groundworks firms moving mini and midi excavators. Fitted with load-sensing ABS braking and a spring assisted loading ramp.
Full 5.5 Tonne Plant Trailer specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bailey Trailers TB12-15 and the Hudson Trailers 5.5 Tonne Plant Trailer?
The Bailey Trailers TB12-15 is a twin axle tipping trailer range, 12 to 15 tonne capacity; the Hudson Trailers 5.5 Tonne Plant Trailer is a heavy duty galvanised plant trailer with spring assisted ramp.
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