Head to head
Stewart GX 18-23 S vs Woodford Galaxy
The Stewart GX 18-23 S is rated 16.5 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Gross weight: the Stewart GX 18-23 S is rated 16.5 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Stewart GX 18-23 S | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 20,000kg | 3500kg |
| Axles | 125mm dia., 10-stud, 420x180mm brakes | Tri-axle |
| Body size | 6,700 x 2,450 x 1,500mm | - |
| Cubic capacity | 23m3 grain, 39m3 silage | - |
| Tare weight | 5,900kg | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 1250kg |
| Payload | - | 2250kg |
| Internal bed | - | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
Sources: Stewart GX 18-23 S, Woodford Galaxy. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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.
Listed by
- Rising Sun Trailer Hire - York
Buy or hire the Galaxy if...
A covered transporter for classic car dealers and collectors who want their vehicle enclosed and winched on rather than driven up an open ramp. The half-aluminium chassis and electric tilt keep unladen weight down relative to the payload it carries.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
Common questions
What is the difference between the Stewart GX 18-23 S and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Stewart GX 18-23 S is rated 16.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Stewart GX 18-23 S is a twin-axle tipping grain and silage trailer with an easy-sheet cover system; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Can I tow the Stewart GX 18-23 S or the Woodford Galaxy 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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