Head to head
Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer vs Stewart GX 18-23 S
The Stewart GX 18-23 S is rated 16.5 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Stewart GX 18-23 S is rated 16.5 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer | Stewart GX 18-23 S | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 20,000kg |
| Axles | 2 (3 optional) | 125mm dia., 10-stud, 420x180mm brakes |
| Internal bed | 5m x 2m (expandable to 6.7m x 2.43m) | - |
| Body size | - | 6,700 x 2,450 x 1,500mm |
| Cubic capacity | - | 23m3 grain, 39m3 silage |
| Tare weight | - | 5,900kg |
Sources: Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer, Stewart GX 18-23 S. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 3550 Platform Trailer if...
A large flatbed trailer for carrying machinery, building materials or vehicles, with the bed width and length expandable to suit the load. It is bought mainly by contractors and plant hire firms needing a 3.5 tonne platform.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
Buy or hire the GX 18-23 S if...
- you want one that is rated 16.5 tonnes heavier gross
An 18-23 tonne tipping trailer built for grain and silage haulage, with an easy-sheet system so one person can cover a loaded trailer without climbing on top. Its monocoque steel body gives it the extra capacity over Stewart's standard flat trailers.
Listed by
- Rising Sun Trailer Hire - York
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer and the Stewart GX 18-23 S?
The Stewart GX 18-23 S is rated 16.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer is a 16ft twin-axle platform trailer; the Stewart GX 18-23 S is a twin-axle tipping grain and silage trailer with an easy-sheet cover system.
Can I tow the Bateson 3550 Platform Trailer or the Stewart GX 18-23 S on a car licence?
Stewart GX 18-23 S is rated over 3,500kg gross, which is beyond what a car can tow in the UK.
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