Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Meredith & Eyre MEF27146
The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials. The Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 is a flatbed goods trailer, 20-series range.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | - |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | - |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | - |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | - |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | - |
| Internal frame dimensions | - | 4290 x 1990mm |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Meredith & Eyre MEF27146. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Tipper if...
Used by builders, landscapers and small hauliers who need to tip loose materials rather than lift them off by hand. The range of widths, lengths and axle counts lets a buyer match capacity to their tow vehicle's rating.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
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 Tipper and the Meredith & Eyre MEF27146?
The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 is a flatbed goods trailer, 20-series range.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper 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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