Head to head
Brian James Eco Plant vs Meredith & Eyre MEF27146
The Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Eco Plant | Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | from 450kg | - |
| Payload | up to 2183kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2.3m / 2.5m long x 1.1m / 1.5m wide | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal frame dimensions | - | 4290 x 1990mm |
Sources: Brian James Eco Plant, Meredith & Eyre MEF27146. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Eco Plant if...
Aimed at gardeners, groundcare contractors and farmers moving small low-clearance kit such as compact tractors or turf equipment. It undercuts the General Plant and Digger Plant ranges on price and weight for buyers who do not need a full-size plant trailer.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the MEF27146 if...
- you want one that is rated 100kg 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 Brian James Eco Plant and the Meredith & Eyre MEF27146?
The Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Brian James Eco Plant is a an entry-level beavertail plant trailer for small, low ground clearance machinery; the Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 is a flatbed goods trailer, 20-series range.
Can I tow the Brian James Eco Plant 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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