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Brian James CarGO Connect vs Stewart GX 18-23 S

The Stewart GX 18-23 S is rated 16.5 tonnes heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James CarGO Connect
Brian James CarGO Connect - image: CC Supplies
GX 18-23 S
Stewart GX 18-23 S

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James CarGO ConnectStewart GX 18-23 S
Gross weight3,500kg20,000kg
Unladen weight729kg to 1,005kg depending on configuration-
Load bed length4.00m to 6.00m-
Internal width2.02m or 2.17m-
Bed height0.55m to 0.60m-
Body size-6,700 x 2,450 x 1,500mm
Cubic capacity-23m3 grain, 39m3 silage
Tare weight-5,900kg
Axles-125mm dia., 10-stud, 420x180mm brakes

Sources: Brian James CarGO Connect, Stewart GX 18-23 S. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the CarGO Connect if...

A configurable enclosed cargo trailer for tradespeople, exhibition and event companies and small hauliers who need a lockable, weatherproof load area rather than an open bed. The low bed height is what makes loading practical without a ramp gradient that fights you.

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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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James CarGO Connect and the Stewart GX 18-23 S?

The Stewart GX 18-23 S is rated 16.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Brian James CarGO Connect is a enclosed modular cargo trailer, two or three axles; 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 Brian James CarGO Connect 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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