Head to head
Erde 143 vs Meredith & Eyre MEF27146
The Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 143 | Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 600kg | 2700kg |
| Internal length | 1.44m | - |
| Internal width | 0.99m | - |
| Internal height | 0.40m | - |
| Unladen weight | 98kg | - |
| Payload | 502kg | - |
| Internal frame dimensions | - | 4290 x 1990mm |
Sources: Erde 143, Meredith & Eyre MEF27146. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 143 if...
The Erde 143 is a step up in size from the Erde 102, still light enough for many family cars to tow without a braking system, and commonly used for camping, tip runs and light gardening or DIY loads. Its tipping body and low unladen weight make it a popular first trailer for private buyers.
Listed by
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Buy or hire the MEF27146 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.1 tonnes 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 Erde 143 and the Meredith & Eyre MEF27146?
The Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Erde 143 is a a single-axle, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, larger than the Erde 102.; the Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 is a flatbed goods trailer, 20-series range.
Can I tow the Erde 143 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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