Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Stewart GX 18-23 S
The Stewart GX 18-23 S is rated 17.3 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Gross weight: the Stewart GX 18-23 S is rated 17.3 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Stewart GX 18-23 S | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 20,000kg |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | 125mm dia., 10-stud, 420x180mm brakes |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | - |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | - |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | - |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | - |
| Body size | - | 6,700 x 2,450 x 1,500mm |
| Cubic capacity | - | 23m3 grain, 39m3 silage |
| Tare weight | - | 5,900kg |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, 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 if...
Used by builders, landscapers and small hauliers who need to tip loose materials rather than lift them off by hand. The range of widths, lengths and axle counts lets a buyer match capacity to their tow vehicle's rating.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Buy or hire the GX 18-23 S if...
- you want one that is rated 17.3 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 Tipper and the Stewart GX 18-23 S?
The Stewart GX 18-23 S is rated 17.3 tonnes heavier gross. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; 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 Tipper 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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