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Ifor Williams GX106 vs Meredith & Eyre MEF27146

The Ifor Williams GX106 is rated 800kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams GX106
Ifor Williams GX106 - image: Norfolk Trailers
MEF27146
Meredith & Eyre MEF27146

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams GX106Meredith & Eyre MEF27146
Gross weight3500kg2700kg
Unladen weight715kg-
Payload2785kg-
Internal bed3.03m x 1.84m-
Internal frame dimensions-4290 x 1990mm

Sources: Ifor Williams GX106, Meredith & Eyre MEF27146. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the GX106 if...

  • you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross

Bought where machinery is too wide for the 1.57m GX105HD bed but the shorter 3.03m length is still enough, typically for wider skid-steers and small rollers.

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Full GX106 specifications →

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.

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Full MEF27146 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GX106 and the Meredith & Eyre MEF27146?

The Ifor Williams GX106 is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GX106 is a a wide-bed 3500kg plant trailer; the Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 is a flatbed goods trailer, 20-series range.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX106 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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