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Bateson 35MD vs Stewart GX16-21 L

The Bateson 35MD is 4,775kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bateson 35MD
Bateson 35MD - image: chrishartleytrailers.com
Stewart GX16-21 L
Stewart GX16-21 L - image: Rising Sun Trailer Hire

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 35MDStewart GX16-21 L
Unladen weight725kg5,500kg
Gross weight3500kg-
Payload2775kg-
Internal bed3030mm x 1680mm-
Carrying capacity-16,000kg
Cubic capacity-grain 21m3, silage 37m3
Body-6700 x 2450 x 1370mm

Sources: Bateson 35MD, Stewart GX16-21 L. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 35MD if...

  • you want one that is 4,775kg lighter empty

A plant trailer sized for a mini digger or small excavator, with a gas-assisted full-width ramp door for driving machines straight on and off. It is aimed at groundworkers and plant hire companies rather than general haulage.

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Full 35MD specifications →

Buy or hire the GX16-21 L if...

A large bulk trailer used to cart grain and root crops at harvest, with an easy sheet system to cover the load without climbing on top. Farmers hire extra units like this at harvest to move crop faster than their own trailers allow.

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Full GX16-21 L specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 35MD and the Stewart GX16-21 L?

The Bateson 35MD is 4,775kg lighter empty. The Bateson 35MD is a twin-axle mini digger and excavator plant trailer; the Stewart GX16-21 L is a bulk agricultural trailer with easy sheet cover.

Which is lighter, the Bateson 35MD or the Stewart GX16-21 L?

The Bateson 35MD. It is 4,775kg lighter empty than the Stewart GX16-21 L.

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