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.
What challenges do you face?
The biggest one would be working through the winter. We have to think more carefully about what we’re doing and where. It’s a nightmare when it’s wet.
However, with careful planning we can still get the job done. If we’re on soft ground you’ve got to avoid getting stuck. Our latest trailer has the larger flotation tyres, they’ve certainly made a difference.
What do you look for in a trailer?
It’s got to be a good, strong trailer that’s not going to fall to bits in five or ten years. We put our machinery through its paces, reliability is paramount.
How long have you run Bailey Trailers?
I think it was around 2017 when we bought our first Bailey trailer.
What Bailey trailers do you run?
We run a 20 tonne Contract Tipper and a 22 tonne Beavertail Low Loader.
What kind of work do you use the trailers for?
The Low Loader is used for transporting machinery to sites. We carry a host of materials in the Contract Tipper from soil, stone and gravel, to trees. On one occasion we carted some chicken feed. It’s even had a Bobcat in it.
What do you like about a Bailey trailer?
I’d say the size and strength. Also, very good brakes and suspension. They do everything we want from a trailer and they are very reliable.
Because they are so well built, you can get a bit more in than you would with other trailers. The Contract Tipper is fitted with the Front to Back Sheet, it’s a really good option, works on the hydraulics, folds over in seconds.
I like the paint finish. Both our trailers have the new anti-chip paint on the headboards, which is really good, if you get stuff flick off the wheels it’s not going to chip the paint. I also like the Bailey green.
In your opinion what sets Bailey apart?
Although I haven’t owned any other makes other than Bailey, I have used other trailers. I would say that a Bailey trailer is more stable when you’ve got a load on board, they seem to pull better, particularly when you’re on the road.
How would you rate the parts and service from Bailey?
It’s easy as they’re right on my doorstep. If I need a part, they’ve always got one in stock, I don’t have to wait for anything. We grease the trailers regularly and that’s about it, I’ve never had one that’s needed the brakes changing on it, they’ve always been really good.
How would you sum up running Bailey Trailers?
I’m happy with my Bailey’s, I have no reason to go anywhere else. They are a good asset at the end of the day, always going to be worth something as they hold their value extremely well.
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