Head to head
Bockmann Portax K vs Meredith & Eyre MEF27146
The Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax K | Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 1265kg | - |
| Internal length | 3560mm | - |
| Internal width | 1750mm | - |
| Internal height | 2350mm | - |
| Internal frame dimensions | - | 4290 x 1990mm |
Sources: Bockmann Portax K, Meredith & Eyre MEF27146. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Portax K if...
A mid-range Portax with a front unloading ramp, bought by owners who value being able to lead a horse out the front rather than reversing it out. It sits below the Big Portax models in size and price.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the MEF27146 if...
- you want one that is rated 300kg 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 Bockmann Portax K and the Meredith & Eyre MEF27146?
The Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax K is a aluminium 2-horse trailer with front exit; the Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 is a flatbed goods trailer, 20-series range.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax K 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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