Head to head
Ifor Williams TA5 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
| Ifor Williams TA5 | Stewart GX 18-23 S | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants | 20,000kg |
| Unladen weight | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) | - |
| Internal width | 1.53m | - |
| Internal length | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Body size | - | 6,700 x 2,450 x 1,500mm |
| Cubic capacity | - | 23m3 grain, 39m3 silage |
| Tare weight | - | 5,900kg |
| Axles | - | 125mm dia., 10-stud, 420x180mm brakes |
Sources: Ifor Williams TA5, Stewart GX 18-23 S. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TA5 if...
The standard British livestock trailer, and the one most smallholders and farmers picture when they say livestock trailer. Low loading height and flexible partitions matter more here than raw capacity, because the job is getting animals in and out calmly rather than maximising a payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
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 Ifor Williams TA5 and the Stewart GX 18-23 S?
The Stewart GX 18-23 S is rated 17.3 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle; 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 Ifor Williams TA5 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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