Head to head
Ifor Williams HB506 vs Meredith & Eyre MEF27146
The Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB506 | Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 920kg | - |
| Internal length | 3.16m | - |
| Internal width | 1.67m | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Internal frame dimensions | - | 4290 x 1990mm |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB506, Meredith & Eyre MEF27146. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HB506 if...
The mainstream two-horse trailer in Britain, used by private owners and small yards. Its comparatively low unladen weight for the class is the practical point: it widens the range of 4x4s and large SUVs that can legally and comfortably tow it.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the MEF27146 if...
- you want one that is rated 100kg 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 Ifor Williams HB506 and the Meredith & Eyre MEF27146?
The Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle; the Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 is a flatbed goods trailer, 20-series range.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB506 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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