Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant 2 vs Stewart GX 18-23 S
The Stewart GX 18-23 S is rated 17.3 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Stewart GX 18-23 S is rated 17.3 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant 2 | Stewart GX 18-23 S | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 20,000kg |
| Axles | Twin (13in wheels) | 125mm dia., 10-stud, 420x180mm brakes |
| Unladen weight | 557kg | - |
| Payload | 2152kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2.8m x 1.3m | - |
| Body size | - | 6,700 x 2,450 x 1,500mm |
| Cubic capacity | - | 23m3 grain, 39m3 silage |
| Tare weight | - | 5,900kg |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant 2, Stewart GX 18-23 S. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Digger Plant 2 if...
Fits landscapers and small contractors running a micro or mini excavator that does not need the bigger bed of the standard Digger Plant. The lower unladen weight leaves more of the gross rating free for the machine itself.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Lancaster trailer hire - ELY
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.
Listed by
- Rising Sun Trailer Hire - York
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Digger Plant 2 and the Stewart GX 18-23 S?
The Stewart GX 18-23 S is rated 17.3 tonnes heavier gross. The Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant; 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 Digger Plant 2 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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