Head to head
Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed vs Stewart GX 18-23 S
The Stewart GX 18-23 S is rated 17 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Stewart GX 18-23 S is rated 17 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | Stewart GX 18-23 S | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model | 20,000kg |
| Unladen weight | 719kg to 978kg depending on model | - |
| Internal length options | 4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m | - |
| Internal width | 2.04m (all models) | - |
| 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 TB Tiltbed, Stewart GX 18-23 S. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB Tiltbed if...
A flatbed trailer with a tilting deck, built for loading vehicles with low ground clearance or for vehicle recovery, where a fixed ramp angle would ground the car. Recovery operators and low-car owners choose it over a standard flatbed for that reason alone.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Buy or hire the GX 18-23 S if...
- you want one that is rated 17 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 TB Tiltbed and the Stewart GX 18-23 S?
The Stewart GX 18-23 S is rated 17 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery; 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 TB Tiltbed 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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