Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 4 vs Meredith & Eyre MEF27146
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 4 | Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1180kg | - |
| Payload | up to 2320kg | - |
| Internal width | 2.12m | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal frame dimensions | - | 4290 x 1990mm |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 4, Meredith & Eyre MEF27146. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 4 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
Aimed at motorsport teams and vehicle recovery operators who need a hydraulic tilt-bed for easy low loading of a single car. It is the entry point into the numbered Race Transporter range, below the 5, 6 and 7.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Buy or hire the MEF27146 if...
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 Race Transporter 4 and the Meredith & Eyre MEF27146?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter; the Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 is a flatbed goods trailer, 20-series range.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 4 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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