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Brian James Race Transporter 4 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 Race Transporter 4
Brian James Race Transporter 4 - image: Collecting Cars
GX 18-23 S
Stewart GX 18-23 S

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James Race Transporter 4Stewart GX 18-23 S
Gross weight3500kg20,000kg
AxlesTwin125mm dia., 10-stud, 420x180mm brakes
Unladen weightfrom 1180kg-
Payloadup to 2320kg-
Internal width2.12m-
Internal bed5.0m / 5.5m long-
Body size-6,700 x 2,450 x 1,500mm
Cubic capacity-23m3 grain, 39m3 silage
Tare weight-5,900kg

Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 4, Stewart GX 18-23 S. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the Race Transporter 4 if...

Aimed at motorsport teams and vehicle recovery operators who need a hydraulic tilt-bed for easy low loading of a single car. It is the entry point into the numbered Race Transporter range, below the 5, 6 and 7.

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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 Race Transporter 4 and the Stewart GX 18-23 S?

The Stewart GX 18-23 S is rated 16.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter; 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 Race Transporter 4 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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