Head to head
M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer vs Stewart GX 15 FT
The Stewart GX 15 FT is rated 12.3 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Stewart GX 15 FT is rated 12.3 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | Stewart GX 15 FT | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 15,000kg |
| Axles | Twin | 125mm dia., 10-stud, 420x180mm brakes |
| Unladen weight | 600kg | - |
| Payload | 2100kg | - |
| Internal length | 2440mm | - |
| Internal width | 1524mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) | - |
| Length | - | 7,900-9,700mm (26-32ft) |
| Tare weight | - | 3,980kg |
| Tyres | - | 385/65Rx22.5 standard, 435/50Rx19.5 flotation option |
Sources: M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, Stewart GX 15 FT. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
A wider twin-axle box trailer for builders, farmers and plant hire yards needing to carry bulkier loads such as pallets or small plant, with braked axles for safer road towing at higher weights.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Buy or hire the GX 15 FT if...
- you want one that is rated 12.3 tonnes heavier gross
A 15-tonne flat trailer from Scottish maker Stewart Trailers, built for farms and hire fleets moving bulky loads such as bales or machinery. The choice of standard or flotation tyres lets it be set up for road use or softer ground.
Listed by
- Rising Sun Trailer Hire - York
Common questions
What is the difference between the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer and the Stewart GX 15 FT?
The Stewart GX 15 FT is rated 12.3 tonnes heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer; the Stewart GX 15 FT is a twin-axle flat trailer for agricultural and general haulage use.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Stewart GX 15 FT on a car licence?
Stewart GX 15 FT is rated over 3,500kg gross, which is beyond what a car can tow in the UK.
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