Head to head
Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer vs Meredith & Eyre MEF27146
The Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer | Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750 kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 200 kg | - |
| Payload | 550 kg | - |
| Length | 3450 mm | - |
| Width | 1900 mm | - |
| Internal frame dimensions | - | 4290 x 1990mm |
Sources: Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer, Meredith & Eyre MEF27146. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the B85 Unbraked Trailer if...
The largest unbraked trailer in the Bateson range, designed to carry lightweight grass cutting machinery and UTVs. Suits grounds maintenance and landscaping crews towing behind a car or pickup, with a plywood floor and a mesh ramp door.
Full B85 Unbraked Trailer specifications →Buy or hire the MEF27146 if...
- you want one that is rated 1,950kg heavier gross
A general purpose flatbed trailer for tradespeople and small hauliers carrying palletised or bulky goods, sized in Meredith & Eyre's 20-series range above its smaller 16-series flatbeds.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer and the Meredith & Eyre MEF27146?
The Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer is a unbraked 8 ft x 5 ft flatbed trailer with ramp door and mesh extension sides; the Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 is a flatbed goods trailer, 20-series range.
Can I tow the Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer or the Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 on a car licence?
Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.
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