Head to head
Ifor Williams GX105 vs Meredith & Eyre MEF27146
The Ifor Williams GX105 is a a mid-size plant trailer with a skid or ramp loading option. The Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 is a flatbed goods trailer, 20-series range.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX105 | Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 675kg | - |
| Payload | 2025kg | - |
| Internal bed | 3.03m x 1.57m | - |
| Internal frame dimensions | - | 4290 x 1990mm |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX105, Meredith & Eyre MEF27146. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GX105 if...
A plant hire and groundworks trailer for skid-steers or mini excavators that need a longer bed than the GX84 but not the higher 3500kg gross weight of the GX105HD.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
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 GX105 and the Meredith & Eyre MEF27146?
The Ifor Williams GX105 is a a mid-size plant trailer with a skid or ramp loading option; the Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 is a flatbed goods trailer, 20-series range.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX105 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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