Head to head
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

Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Stewart GX 18-23 S weighs 5,115kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper 2 | Stewart GX 18-23 S | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 785kg to 1200kg | 5,900kg |
| Gross weight | 2700kg to 3500kg | - |
| Payload | 1835kg to 2500kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2.70m to 4.00m long x 1.60m to 2.00m wide | - |
| Axles | 2 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.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
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.
Listed by
- Rising Sun Trailer Hire - York
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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