Head to head
Bateson 355B 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 355B | Stewart GX 18-23 S | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 20,000kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | 125mm dia., 10-stud, 420x180mm brakes |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | - |
| Payload | 2700kg | - |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Body size | - | 6,700 x 2,450 x 1,500mm |
| Cubic capacity | - | 23m3 grain, 39m3 silage |
| Tare weight | - | 5,900kg |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Stewart GX 18-23 S. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 355B if...
Bateson's most popular beavertail transporter, used by garages, race teams and recovery operators to load a car under its own power up a shallow ramp rather than winching it onto a flat deck. It comes with ramps and a hand winch as standard.
Listed by
- Mid Norfolk Trailer Sales & Hire LTD - King's Lynn
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 355B and the Stewart GX 18-23 S?
The Stewart GX 18-23 S is rated 16.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter 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 355B 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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