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M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer vs Stewart GX 18-23 S

The Stewart GX 18-23 S is rated 16.5 tonnes heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer
M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer - image: farmcompare.com
GX 18-23 S
Stewart GX 18-23 S

Key differences

Specifications side by side

M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock TrailerStewart GX 18-23 S
Gross weight3500kg20,000kg
AxlesTwin (Knott Avonride)125mm dia., 10-stud, 420x180mm brakes
Unladen weight1250kg-
Payload2250kg-
Internal length3615mm-
Internal width1850mm-
Body size-6,700 x 2,450 x 1,500mm
Cubic capacity-23m3 grain, 39m3 silage
Tare weight-5,900kg

Sources: M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer, Stewart GX 18-23 S. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer if...

A mid-size livestock trailer for farmers moving cattle or sheep to market or between fields, sized for a single tractor or 4x4 tow vehicle rather than a dedicated lorry.

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Buy or hire the GX 18-23 S if...

  • you want one that is rated 16.5 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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer and the Stewart GX 18-23 S?

The Stewart GX 18-23 S is rated 16.5 tonnes heavier gross. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer; 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 M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer 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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