Welcome to the Summer 2025 edition of CONNECT magazine. In this issue…

Managing Director Michael Bailey

Now Then – Intro from Michael Bailey

It seems like a long time ago since we all met up at LAMMA 25. Thank you to everyone who popped onto our stand, it was good to catch up and share a few laughs…

Simon Waudby of Waudby Farms and Daniel Hewitt organiser of the Spalding Model Show.

Model of Bailey Pink Trailer Raises £1,810 for Breast Cancer Now

A heart-warming moment of generosity stole the spotlight at the Spalding Model Tractor Show. A diorama featuring our special pink trailer produced by Three Oaks Models was auctioned off for charity, raising an impressive £1,810 for Breast Cancer Now…

Steve Hill with his Bailey Contract Tipper

A Constructive Relationship

S E Hill Ltd are a specialist ground works and earthworks business based in Lincolnshire. Typically, the company carries out ditching, roadways and trackways, excavating lagoons, forestry and tree shearing and building equestrian arenas. Owner Steve Hill talks about his relationship with Bailey…

Davif Lagdon of Witham Group

New paint primer adds further protection against debris

The issue of impact damage caused by debris to a trailer due to the higher speeds achieved by today’s tractors is well documented. A year ago, we introduced a high-build, two-pack structural intermediate coating to significantly enhance protection of the headboards of all Bailey trailers…

Hydraulic front to back sheeting system

We’ve got Sheeting Systems covered

It wasn’t that long ago you’d only see a sheet over a trailer if rain was going to spoil the harvested crops. Attitudes to uncovered loads have changed dramatically over recent times. Farmers delivering to mills are now expected to arrive with a covered load…

Lincolnshire farmer David Burton

Going with the grain

D & B Contracting are an arable farm and contracting business based in Sleaford, Lincolnshire. James Burton of D&B discusses what he looks for in a trailer and why they choose to run Bailey trailers…

Consider your options when specifying your new Bailey Trailer

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…

David Hoyes

From sheds to trailers

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…

Speed and weight infographic

The Operators Hub: Speed and weight

If you increase speed or add weight to a vehicle, you would expect the braking system to work harder in order to stop the vehicle. However, does a little extra weight or a bit more speed have the same effect on braking ability?

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