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Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F vs Stewart GX 18-23 S

The Stewart GX 18-23 S is rated 17.3 tonnes heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F
Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F - image: Bckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes
GX 18-23 S
Stewart GX 18-23 S

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 FStewart GX 18-23 S
Gross weight2700kg20,000kg
Axles2125mm dia., 10-stud, 420x180mm brakes
Payload2263kg-
Internal bed3060mm x 1650mm-
BrakesBraked (overrun)-
Body size-6,700 x 2,450 x 1,500mm
Cubic capacity-23m3 grain, 39m3 silage
Tare weight-5,900kg

Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F, Stewart GX 18-23 S. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the HL-AL 3016/27 F if...

A tandem-axle flatbed for construction and trade use, carrying machinery or bulky loads on a low-sided aluminium platform. It suits builders and plant hire firms needing a general-purpose site trailer rather than an enclosed box.

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Buy or hire the GX 18-23 S if...

  • you want one that is rated 17.3 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.

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Full GX 18-23 S specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F and the Stewart GX 18-23 S?

The Stewart GX 18-23 S is rated 17.3 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F is a tandem-axle high-bed 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 Bockmann HL-AL 3016/27 F 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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