Head to head
Brian James General Plant vs Stewart GX 18-23 S
The Stewart GX 18-23 S is rated 16.5 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Stewart GX 18-23 S is rated 16.5 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James General Plant | Stewart GX 18-23 S | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 20,000kg |
| Axles | Tri-axle (12in wheels) | 125mm dia., 10-stud, 420x180mm brakes |
| Payload | 2593kg | - |
| Internal bed | 3.6m x 1.8m | - |
| Body size | - | 6,700 x 2,450 x 1,500mm |
| Cubic capacity | - | 23m3 grain, 39m3 silage |
| Tare weight | - | 5,900kg |
Sources: Brian James General 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 General Plant if...
A tougher all-round plant trailer for contractors who need to move a range of machines - diggers, dumpers, rollers - rather than one specific type. The tri-axle chassis spreads load for towing at higher gross weight on public roads.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
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.
Listed by
- Rising Sun Trailer Hire - York
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James General Plant and the Stewart GX 18-23 S?
The Stewart GX 18-23 S is rated 16.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Brian James General Plant is a a tri-axle equipment trailer for general building and groundwork 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 General 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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