Head to head
Ifor Williams CT166 vs Meredith & Eyre MEF27146
The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT166 | Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 885kg | - |
| Payload | 2615kg | - |
| Internal bed | 4.87m x 1.90m | - |
| Internal frame dimensions | - | 4290 x 1990mm |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT166, Meredith & Eyre MEF27146. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CT166 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
Bought by garages, recovery operators and plant hire firms who load low vehicles or compact machinery by tilting the deck to ground level instead of driving up loading ramps. The narrower CT166 bed suits standard cars and single machines.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
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 CT166 and the Meredith & Eyre MEF27146?
The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer; the Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 is a flatbed goods trailer, 20-series range.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT166 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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