What Stewart Trailers does

Stewart Trailers, trading as Stewart Agricultural Limited (Scotland registration SC165316), is a privately held UK manufacturer of custom-built agricultural and commercial trailers founded in 1988 by James and Mandy Stewart. The company operates from a modern manufacturing facility at Broadward, Daviot, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, in north-east Scotland, with a headcount in the 11-50 employee range.

The product portfolio centres on four tipping trailer ranges: the PRO Series (Hardox-bodied professional tipping trailers), Road King (three-axle, air suspension, optional rear-steer), Legend (mild steel standard range relaunched in 2025 with reversing camera and enhanced lighting), and EDGE (small dropside Hardox trailers). The line-up is broadened by Construction & Dumper trailers (10-20 tonne capacities), Flat Trailers, Bale Handling Trailers, Low Loader Trailers, and aluminium Livestock Containers with welded effluent-leak prevention. Optional extras include a factory-calibrated On Board Weigh System accurate to within +/-1% via four weigh cells, a single-line Central Tyre Inflation system with 45-second field-to-road transitions, automatic lubrication, hydraulic cover systems, and a specialised carrot trailer.

Revenue is generated through hardware sales of trailers built to order, with pricing quoted on enquiry rather than published. The go-to-market combines a domestic and international network of appointed Stewart agents with a direct sales team (Sales Representative and Sales Administrator), supplemented by agricultural trade show presence (LAMMA, Royal Northern Spring Show, Royal Highland Show), factory tours, downloadable brochures, and social/YouTube content. The primary customer base is UK agricultural contractors and farmers, with secondary exposure to construction sites and livestock transport; documented long-tenured customers (Wilson Contractors 20+ years; Suggitt Farm Services with 15 trailers) indicate a repeat-purchase mid-market model concentrated in UK agriculture.

Name

Stewart Trailers

Legal name

Stewart Agricultural Limited

Website

https://stewart-trailers.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stewart Trailers (Stewart Agricultural Limited) is a privately held UK manufacturer, founded 1988 and based in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, that custom-builds agricultural and commercial trailers - including PRO Series, Road King, Legend, and EDGE tipping trailers plus construction, flat, bale handling, low loader, and livestock trailers - selling to UK and international agricultural contractors through an appointed agent network and direct sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural and Commercial Trailers

NAICS

Truck Trailer Manufacturing (336212)

SIC

Truck Trailers (3715)

akta.pro primary industry

Trailer Manufacturing (Utility/Enclosed/Flatbed/Car Hauler) (IMACAGAA)

Keywords

• Agricultural tipping trailers
• Bale handling trailers
• Construction dumper trailers
• Livestock transport containers
• Low loader trailers

Headquarters

HQ city

Inverurie

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Trailer Sales: The company manufactures and sells custom-built agricultural and commercial trailers. Products include tipping trailers (PRO Series, Road King, Legend, EDGE), construction & dumper trailers, flat trailers, bale handling trailers, low loader trailers, and livestock containers. Trailers are sold throughout the UK and abroad by appointed agents.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Stewart Trailers is a custom manufacturer of agricultural and commercial trailers. It designs and builds tipping trailers (PRO Series with Hardox bodies, Road King three-axle, Legend mild-steel range, and EDGE dropside), construction/dumper trailers, flat trailers, bale handling trailers, low loader trailers and livestock containers, together with optional extras such as on-board weighing, central tyre inflation, automatic lubrication and hydraulic covers. Each trailer is built to customer order at its Aberdeenshire facility and distributed through a UK and international agent network plus direct in-house sales.

Product overview

Stewart Trailers is a manufacturer of agricultural and commercial trailers founded in 1988, operating from Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The product portfolio centres on four main tipping trailer ranges (PRO Series with Hardox bodies, Road King with three-axle air suspension, Legend as the standard mild steel range, and EDGE as small dropside trailers), supplemented by Construction & Dumper Trailers, Flat Trailers, Bale Handling Trailers, Low Loader Trailers, and Livestock Containers. The company also offers a range of optional extras including Central Tyre Inflation, On Board Weigh System, Automatic Lubrication, Hydraulic Cover Systems, and Specialised Carrot Trailers. Products are sold throughout the UK and internationally through a network of appointed agents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PRO Series Tipping Trailer Range Professional-grade tipping trailers built with Hardox wear plate bodies for agricultural use. Approved members of the 'Hardox in my Body' scheme since 2013, the bodies combine hardness and toughness to allow minimum reinforcing beams, saving weight without losing strength.
• Road King Tipping Trailers Three-axle tipping trailers with air suspension and optional rear steer axle for manoeuvrability. Equipped with air braking system with load sensing and ABS, maximum axle weight of 8 tonnes, roll cover, front view grille, and radial flotation tyres.
• Legend Tipping Trailer Range Standard tipping trailers built with mild steel body and box-section chassis and body frame, introduced for the 2025 model year with an improved lighting system, reversing camera with wireless display, audible alarm, side marker indicators functioning as indicators, front/rear marker lights, rear multifunction lights and LED work lights as standard, wider body, laser-cut chassis front, and a new sprung drawbar and access ladder.
• EDGE Tipping Trailer Range Small dropside trailers built with Hardox body with multi-function back door including spreader chain points. Doors hinge from top or open to side, integral body prop for safe maintenance. Approved members of the 'Hardox in my Body' scheme since 2013.
• Construction & Dumper Trailers Three construction trailer types: Construction Dumper trailers with scow tail, Construction Monocoque trailers with flat floor, and Construction PRO trailers with Hardox body. Models range from 10 to 20 tonne capacity for aggregates and construction materials handling.
• Flat Trailers Versatile flat trailers available with either 4mm steel floor or 28mm Keruing floor. Models range from GX 8 FT to GX 18 FT with body lengths from 6100mm to 10900mm, and the range is recommended for use with livestock floats.
• Bale Handling Trailers Specialised trailers for transporting round or square bales, built from 26ft to 36ft based on the flat trailer range. Available in two models for two rows or three rows high of bales, with retaining frames for secure transport.
• Low Loader Trailers Heavy-duty trailers with 45mm Keruing floor and hydraulically operated ramps (standard on 15 and 22 tonne models). Models include GX 10 LL, GX 15 LL and GX 22 LL with body lengths from 6100mm to 7900mm.
• Livestock Containers Aluminium-fabricated livestock containers for cattle and sheep transport, with strong but lightweight construction. Fully welded design with pressed side sheets welded to box section posts at 1150mm intervals, preventing effluent leakage. Features include internal doors, folding decks and hydraulic ramp operation.
• Central Tyre Inflation (CTI) System Single-line CTI system that constantly monitors tyre inflation and adjusts automatically, allowing rapid reduction to field inflation for off-road use and quick inflation for road transport (from field to road pressure within 45 seconds). A speed sensor detects if the operator forgets to inflate when leaving the field.
• On Board Weigh System Weighing system from the commercial vehicle sector, accurate to within ±1%, using four weigh cells placed below the four corners of the tipping body and factory-calibrated. Three display options: chassis-mounted, remote cab unit, or wireless remote display.
• Automatic Lubrication System Automatic greasing system comprising pump with integral reservoir, primary line with distribution blocks, metering units, and secondary lines. Operates via compressed air (on trailers with air brakes) or electric pump with timer, distributing grease optimally during operation.
• Hydraulic Cover Systems Two types of hydraulic covers: a front-to-back mesh cover to retain load, and a side-to-side waterproof roll cover to keep load dry. Powered by a hydraulic motor and can be used with standard body or extension sides.
• Specialised Carrot Trailer Specialised trailer designed for carrot transportation, with features tailored to this specific agricultural application.

Quantifiable outcome

• On-board weighing system accurate to within +/-1% FSD or better
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SSAB (Hardox®)coreTechnology or IntegrationLicensed manufacturer member of the 'Hardox in my Body' programme since 2013. SSAB provides Hardox wear plate technology which Stewart Trailers uses in PRO Series, Construction PRO, and EDGE range trailers. Hardox provides unique combination of hardness and toughness allowing lighter weight trailer bodies without sacrificing strength.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Krampe: German manufacturer of tipping trailers, dump trailers, and low loaders for agricultural and construction use. Comparable tipping and dumper trailer range to Stewart, primarily active in Germany and Europe.
• Fliegl Agrartechnik: German manufacturer of agricultural trailers, tippers, and transport technology. Comparable product portfolio to Stewart but serving primarily continental European markets.
• Joskin: Belgian manufacturer of agricultural and livestock transport trailers, tanker and dumper units. Comparable agricultural tipping and livestock container product line, serving primarily continental Europe.

Broad incumbents

• Schmitz Cargobull: Europe's largest trailer manufacturer with a broad portfolio spanning semi-trailers, tippers, and refrigerated trailers. Larger, more diversified incumbent that sets the competitive benchmark for trailer engineering and dealer reach.

Direct peers

• Wessex International: UK trailer manufacturer producing agricultural, construction, and grounds-care trailers. Overlaps with Stewart on tipping and flatbed agricultural/construction models.
• Nugent Trailers: UK and Ireland trailer manufacturer producing agricultural, plant, and livestock trailers. Comparable product mix and UK/Irish dealer-distribution model.
• Ifor Williams Trailers: Largest UK-based trailer manufacturer, producing a broad range of utility, agricultural, plant, and horsebox trailers. Directly comparable to Stewart as a UK-domestic trailer brand competing for agricultural and commercial customers through a dealer network.
• Richard Western Trailers: UK-based manufacturer of agricultural and commercial trailers including tipping, dump, and low loader models. Closely comparable product range and customer base to Stewart Trailers.
• Bailey Trailers: UK manufacturer of agricultural tipping trailers, root harvesters, and trailers. Competes head-to-head with Stewart in the UK agricultural tipping trailer segment.
• Marshall Trailers (SAM Machinery): UK agricultural tipping and dump trailer manufacturer with overlapping product range. Most direct competitor on agricultural tipping trailers in the UK market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/stewarttrailers
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCwrtJylMu0Yad_c-JRDsoKg
• Facebookfacebook.com/stewarttrailers
• Instagraminstagram.com/stewarttrailers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stewart-agricultural-limited

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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