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Brian James Tipper 2 vs Stewart GX 18-23 S

The Brian James Tipper 2 is 5,115kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 9 November 2026

Brian James Tipper 2
Brian James Tipper 2 - image: DWL Machinery
Stewart GX 18-23 S
Stewart GX 18-23 S - image: Rising Sun Trailer Hire

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James Tipper 2Stewart GX 18-23 S
Unladen weight785kg to 1200kg5,900kg
Gross weight2700kg to 3500kg-
Payload1835kg to 2500kg-
Internal bed2.70m to 4.00m long x 1.60m to 2.00m wide-
Axles2 or 3 (model dependent)-
Carrying capacity-20,000kg
Cubic capacity-grain 23m3, silage 39m3
Body-6700 x 2450 x 1500mm

Sources: Brian James Tipper 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 Tipper 2 if...

  • you want one that is 5,115kg lighter empty

Replaces the original Tipper range for builders and groundworkers, with the largest tri-axle version aimed at contractors moving more material per trip. The smallest twin-axle version stays light enough for everyday van and pickup towing.

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Buy or hire the GX 18-23 S if...

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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Full GX 18-23 S specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper 2 and the Stewart GX 18-23 S?

The Brian James Tipper 2 is 5,115kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper 2 is a an updated hydraulic tipping trailer range spanning six bed sizes; the Stewart GX 18-23 S is a twin-axle tipping grain and silage trailer with an easy-sheet cover system.

Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper 2 or the Stewart GX 18-23 S?

The Brian James Tipper 2. It is 5,115kg lighter empty than the Stewart GX 18-23 S.

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