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Bailey Trailers TB16-24 vs Brian James Digger Plant
The Bailey Trailers TB16-24 is a twin/tri-axle grain and bulk tipping trailer. The Brian James Digger Plant is a a twin-axle plant trailer built for carrying a mini excavator or similar machine.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Specifications side by side
| Bailey Trailers TB16-24 | Brian James Digger Plant | |
|---|---|---|
| Axles | 2 x 10-stud (TB16-20), 3 x 10-stud (TB22-24) | Twin (12in wheels) |
| Body length | 6,600mm (TB16) to 9,000mm (TB24) | - |
| Body width | 2,500mm | - |
| Body height | 1,375mm | - |
| Capacity | 21.7m3 (TB16) to 32.9m3 (TB24) | - |
| Gross weight | - | 3500kg |
| Internal bed | - | 3.2m x 1.7m |
Sources: Bailey Trailers TB16-24, Brian James Digger Plant. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB16-24 if...
Bailey's largest tipping trailers, built for hauling grain, aggregate and bulky waste in volume rather than dense loads. Farm contractors and bulk haulage firms hire the 16 to 24 tonne range depending on how much they need to shift in one run.
Listed by
- Bailey Trailers Ltd - Sleaford, Sleaford
Buy or hire the Digger Plant if...
Used by groundworkers and plant hire firms to move a mini digger between sites behind a pickup or 4x4. Its bed size and gross weight target machines around the 3 to 3.5 tonne mark rather than heavier plant.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bailey Trailers TB16-24 and the Brian James Digger Plant?
The Bailey Trailers TB16-24 is a twin/tri-axle grain and bulk tipping trailer; the Brian James Digger Plant is a a twin-axle plant trailer built for carrying a mini excavator or similar machine.
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