Head to head
Brian James Eco Plant vs Stewart GX 18-23 S
The Stewart GX 18-23 S is rated 17.4 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Stewart GX 18-23 S is rated 17.4 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Eco Plant | Stewart GX 18-23 S | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 20,000kg |
| Axles | Twin | 125mm dia., 10-stud, 420x180mm brakes |
| Unladen weight | from 450kg | - |
| Payload | up to 2183kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2.3m / 2.5m long x 1.1m / 1.5m wide | - |
| Body size | - | 6,700 x 2,450 x 1,500mm |
| Cubic capacity | - | 23m3 grain, 39m3 silage |
| Tare weight | - | 5,900kg |
Sources: Brian James Eco Plant, Stewart GX 18-23 S. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Eco Plant if...
Aimed at gardeners, groundcare contractors and farmers moving small low-clearance kit such as compact tractors or turf equipment. It undercuts the General Plant and Digger Plant ranges on price and weight for buyers who do not need a full-size plant trailer.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the GX 18-23 S if...
- you want one that is rated 17.4 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 Eco Plant and the Stewart GX 18-23 S?
The Stewart GX 18-23 S is rated 17.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Brian James Eco Plant is a an entry-level beavertail plant trailer for small, low ground clearance machinery; 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 Eco Plant 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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