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Bailey Trailers TB16-24 vs Brian James Digger Plant 2
The Bailey Trailers TB16-24 is a twin/tri-axle grain and bulk tipping trailer. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bailey Trailers TB16-24 | Brian James Digger Plant 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Axles | 2 x 10-stud (TB16-20), 3 x 10-stud (TB22-24) | Twin (13in 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 | - | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 557kg |
| Payload | - | 2152kg |
| Internal bed | - | 2.8m x 1.3m |
Sources: Bailey Trailers TB16-24, Brian James Digger Plant 2. 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 2 if...
Fits landscapers and small contractors running a micro or mini excavator that does not need the bigger bed of the standard Digger Plant. The lower unladen weight leaves more of the gross rating free for the machine itself.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Lancaster trailer hire - ELY
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bailey Trailers TB16-24 and the Brian James Digger Plant 2?
The Bailey Trailers TB16-24 is a twin/tri-axle grain and bulk tipping trailer; the Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant.
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