Head to head
Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") vs Stewart GX 18-23 S
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is 4.9 tonnes lighter empty.
Last reviewed 9 November 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Stewart GX 18-23 S weighs 4.9 tonnes more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") | Stewart GX 18-23 S | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 1000kg | 5,900kg |
| Bed length | 16'2" / 4930mm | - |
| Bed width | 6'6" / 1940mm | - |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Payload | 2500kg | - |
| Carrying capacity | - | 20,000kg |
| Cubic capacity | - | grain 23m3, silage 39m3 |
| Body | - | 6700 x 2450 x 1500mm |
Sources: Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"), Stewart GX 18-23 S. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") if...
- you want one that is 4.9 tonnes lighter empty
The U-Tilt range is Indespension's answer to ramp-loaded plant trailers, tipping the whole bed down rather than using fold-out ramps, which suits low-clearance machinery. It is generally compared with Ifor Williams' ramped GX plant trailers by hire fleets choosing between the two loading systems.
Full U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") specifications →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 Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") and the Stewart GX 18-23 S?
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is 4.9 tonnes lighter empty. The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is a a twin-axle tilting flatbed trailer for plant and machinery, using twin hydraulic rams to tip the bed for low loading.; 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 Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") or the Stewart GX 18-23 S?
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"). It is 4.9 tonnes lighter empty than the Stewart GX 18-23 S.
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