Head to head
Ifor Williams Business Inabox vs Meredith & Eyre MEF27146
The Ifor Williams Business Inabox is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams Business Inabox | Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 1900kg (Workshop M) | - |
| Internal length | 4.45m (Workshop M) | - |
| Internal width | 2.18m | - |
| Overall length | 5.96m (Workshop M) | - |
| Internal frame dimensions | - | 4290 x 1990mm |
Sources: Ifor Williams Business Inabox, Meredith & Eyre MEF27146. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Business Inabox if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
A trailer shell fitted out as a mobile workshop, shop or catering unit rather than a load carrier. Tradespeople and mobile caterers buy it to take a fitted-out workspace to a site rather than build one into a van.
Listed by
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
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 Ifor Williams Business Inabox and the Meredith & Eyre MEF27146?
The Ifor Williams Business Inabox is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams Business Inabox is a trailer-based mobile workshop, boxvan or catering/retail unit; the Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 is a flatbed goods trailer, 20-series range.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams Business Inabox 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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