New Stewart trailers give four

Farmers are constantly in search of equipment that simplifies and streamlines their work.

Stewart’s newest innovation has the potential to radically alter this search, with its ability to function as four distinct trailers according to individual needs.

Already adopted by a handful of Australian farms, this Scottish-made trailer is gearing up for its public debut at the AgQuip Field Day this month, with importer Armour Group.

The distinguishing aspect of the VT5500 and VT6100 models lies in their capacity to effortlessly transition between four configurations – functioning as bale, rock and gravel, grain, and silage trailers.

As Armour Group product specialist Owen Dunlop notes, this trailer holds most appeal for mixed farm operations like medium-sized dairy farms, where the need for versatility and multi-functionality in equipment is paramount.

The trailer design features gravel sides that facilitate road and laneway repairs, as well as farm maintenance and construction.

For silage and hay bales, farmers can remove the sides and insert an extension at the back, converting it into a bale trailer.

This extension can be swapped with a 1.5m side equipped with a grain door, transforming the trailer into a chaser bin or grouper for sowing or harvesting.

An additional 900mm extension can be added for green chop silage processing.

Farmers can also choose between two sizes of this versatile equipment – the 16-tonne VT5500 with a 5.5m body length or the larger 20-tonne VT6100 with a 6.1m body length. Apart from the size, both models share key characteristics, including the use of high tensile Hardox steel to increase wear capacity.

Whether it’s the flat top version or the gravel trailer variant, the equipment features a Hardox steel structure.

One of the unique selling points of the VT trailers is the integration of twin tipping rams and an interlocking chassis, ensuring maximum security throughout the tipping cycle.

The interlocking chassis system provides enhanced support in challenging conditions, minimising flex in the overall chassis system.

An additional advantage is the single 65mm diameter tip pivot pin, providing more stability during tipping than the standard two-pin system.

Standard across Stewart’s entire range, both VT models come equipped with a plethora of features, including 10-stud axles, high-speed wheel rims, a hydraulic braking system, LED lighting systems, and more.

The trailer is shot-blasted and finished with two pack polyurethane Flexi Paint for a long-lasting finish.

The support provided by Armour Group, a family-owned company with over 45 years in the market, ensures reliable after-sales service.

With three units of the VT5500 already operational on Australian farms, its popularity is expected to grow following the public introduction at AgQuip in New South Wales.

“It’s a novel design and a fresh innovation,” Dunlop says.

“We’ve been developing this with the factory for between 18 months and two years. It’s the next step in the market, providing us with another competitive edge.”

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