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Head of Design Richard shares his thoughts based on 35 years of experience in the business, his favourite design to date and what he’d like to see change in UK agriculture…

Our trailers are well known for being robust and reliable, they’ll keep on going whatever the load, terrain or conditions. However, that doesn’t mean to say that they don’t need looking after…

It was a special two days at LAMMA 24. Not only did we enjoy a very busy show, we also had the opportunity to present Breast Cancer Now with a cheque for £36,000 from our pink trailer prize draw…

It was a special moment on our stand at LAMMA 24 when we presented a cheque for thirty six thousand pounds to Breast Cancer Now. The money was raised through our ‘Win it in Pink’ campaign, an opportunity to win a special pink TB15 agricultural trailer, the first and only of its kind…

Chris is one of the third generation of the Bailey family to be playing a role in the business, and has worked across all departments over his seven-and-a-half years here. We caught up with Chris and asked him a few questions…

We’ve recently introduced an upgrade to our hydraulic hoses. Our new grips feature knurled metal which provides operators with a much improved grip, for easier engaging and disengaging of hoses to the towing vehicle...

Ed Bourne farms on the Digby Fen between Lincoln and Sleaford, and has been running a new Bailey bale trailer with hydraulic clamps, saving his business valuable time and making his work more efficient...

David Hoyes has worked at Bailey since we first started making trailers in 1982. We caught up with David and asked him a few questions...

When specifying a new trailer, most farmers will consider the type of loads the trailer will be hauling, the required carrying capacity, how often it’ll be used and the various optional extras available. But how much consideration is given to fitting the correct tyres?

The higher speeds achieved by today’s tractors along with the poor condition of UK roads has resulted in an increased risk of debris impacting the trailer headboard. Mudguards fitted to tractors are only designed to protect the tractor, so how can you protect your trailer against chipped paintwork?

We really enjoy visiting all parts of the UK to attend county shows and also to support our dealer’s regional events. This month saw the Bailey Trailers roadshow back in Edinburgh for the Royal Highland Show...

So that was LAMMA 2023 and what a show it turned out to be! We’ve been attending LAMMA for as many years as we can remember, from those bitterly cold days at the county show grounds of Lincoln, Newark, and Peterborough to the warmth and convenience of the NEC...

I think it’s fair to say that 2022 has been a challenging year in many respects, however, there have also been some positives...

Designed for use in poultry and livestock houses, the Bailey Blower Conversion Kit turns selected models from our TB range into one of the most versatile and robust indoor feed trailers on the market...

Our latest team interview is with Bailey Trailers Sales Manager Stephen Bailey.

Managing Director Michael Bailey shares his thoughts on 40 years of Bailey Trailers, the UK agricultural market and why he believes that Bailey are well positioned to weather any economic storm that may be brewing...

The benefits of using water bowsers in the field have been known to farm contractors for a number of years. However, as a result of arable farms expanding their acreage further afield and switching over to liquid fertiliser, there is now a growing demand for filling up in the field...

With fieldwork in full swing and harvest almost upon us, we’re encouraging farmers and contractors to make sure their trailers are ‘match fit’ for the hard slog ahead...

Our 850mm Hydraulic Bale Clamps offer the perfect solution to farmers and contractors carting potato boxes, fertiliser bags or seed bags. In line with our other Bale Clamp systems, both sides of our new 850mm clamps are powered independently, providing you with the flexibility of loading nearside or offside...

After two years of restrictions, it’s great to be making plans to visit all parts of the UK again as the county shows and regional dealer events are back in the calendar. We are really looking forward to meeting our customers and hearing about how they are getting on with our products...

Before purchasing a Bailey trailer, there are a number of options worth considering to ensure that you get the right trailer to suit your needs from the get go. What kind of work could your trailer be used for? At first this may seem an obvious question. However, with many agricultural businesses diversifying into other areas, it is worth considering what you will be hauling tomorrow not just today...

The team at McMullan Agri are now on board as Bailey dealers for Northern Ireland and Donegal, offering both sales support and aftercare. Laurence McMullan of McMullan Agri commented… "We have been looking to add a trailer to our offering for some time. Following extensive research into trailer manufactures, Bailey Trailers stood head and shoulders over other brands."

“The only thing that makes a good trailer is it suits the customer down to the ground”, says Tom Bailey, founder of Bailey Trailers. It was back in the early 1980’s that Bailey began making trailers. With experience of the design and construction of agricultural trailers, Tom saw the potential for utilising his expertise...

Willie Lean runs an agricultural and groundworks contracting business situated between Inverness and Nairn. The business runs a 24 tonne tri-axle Bailey Contract Tipper (CT24) to haul anything from grain and muck to top and sub soils. Their CT24 is fitted with an onboard “Cropweigh” weighing system, which has more than paid for itself as Willie explains…

With many mills and aggregate processing plants demanding exact load weights, it is vital for contracting and aggregate businesses to ensure that deliveries are not rejected. The obvious answer is to use a weighbridge, but there is another option…

Our latest team interview is with Bailey Trailers Company Secretary Michelle Chessum.

Take a whistle-stop tour around our Lincolnshire HQ in our Factory Facts video - filmed over the course of a single day, it takes in our design dept, factory floor, paint shop, parts dept and more...

Every year the UK produces 2.3 billion bags of sugar, for which British Sugar is the only buyer. Therefore, sugar beet growers must ensure they look after their beet to get the best price possible...

D&B Farming are an arable and contracting business situated in Sleaford, Lincolnshire. We caught up with James Burton of D&B during harvest 2021 for our latest ‘Top Tip’ interview...

Daily checks and regular maintenance of a trailer will help to reduce the potential of accidents and unnecessary breakdowns.
In our latest video Chris Bailey walks around a Bailey trailer and highlights the daily checks that should be undertaken before taking a trailer onto the field or road. Chris provides step by step instructions on the greasing points of a trailer and what to look for when checking the ring hitch, hydraulic pipes, tyres, brakes and lights / reflectors.

Available as an option across the range of Bale and Pallet trailers from Bailey Trailers, Hydraulic Bale Clamps provide the perfect solution for moving high volume round or square bales more easily, quickly and safely...

Our machine shop has now moved into the new 12,800 sq ft unit where we cut our flat steel using the latest laser technology. The space vacated by our cutting team will allow us to expand our robot welding capacity. We hope to achieve a projected growth in trailer output to an average of 35 trailers per week...

Especially made for the rigours of every day work on large-scale construction sites, small building sites, builders yards and quarries, our Construction Product Range provides the ideal selection for use by business of all types working in this sector...

Bailey Trailers are members of the Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA), which is a non-for-profit organisation supporting agricultural machinery manufacturers...

For our latest Top Tip video we visited East Lothian where, next to the coastline of North Berwick, you will find West Fortune Farm....

Our automated welding is now fully operational producing welds for headboards, doors and trailer sides. The speed and accuracy of these machines is very impressive and so are the results...

...Bailey Trailers Parts Manager Ben Turner. Find out why being younger than some of the trailers you're sending parts out for is a source of interest for Ben, and much more besides.

We’re always looking to improve our products to make your work easier. Our popular Contract Tipper trailers have recently received an upgrade. All models in the range now feature an Integral headboard stone guard as standard...

In the first episode of “The Hook” our occasional video Q&A we put your questions to Leicester and England Rugby Union star Tom Youngs...