Head to head
Bailey Trailers TB12-15 vs Humbaur HTK
The Bailey Trailers TB12-15 is a twin axle tipping trailer range, 12 to 15 tonne capacity. The Humbaur HTK is a a tandem-axle three-way tipping trailer for construction and agricultural use.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bailey Trailers TB12-15 | Humbaur HTK | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Payload | - | 2550kg |
| Internal bed | - | 3.14m x 1.75m |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bailey Trailers TB12-15, Humbaur HTK. 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 HTK if...
A heavy-duty three-way tipper for builders' merchants and groundworkers who need to tip to either side as well as the rear. The wide model line (2000kg to 3500kg gross) lets buyers pick a size without moving to a different range.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bailey Trailers TB12-15 and the Humbaur HTK?
The Bailey Trailers TB12-15 is a twin axle tipping trailer range, 12 to 15 tonne capacity; the Humbaur HTK is a a tandem-axle three-way tipping trailer for construction and agricultural use.
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