Head to head
Ifor Williams HBE506 vs Meredith & Eyre MEF27146
The Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 is rated 700kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 is rated 700kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HBE506 | Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 775kg | - |
| Payload | 1225kg | - |
| Internal length | 3.26m | - |
| Internal width | 1.67m | - |
| Internal frame dimensions | - | 4290 x 1990mm |
Sources: Ifor Williams HBE506, Meredith & Eyre MEF27146. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HBE506 if...
Aimed at owners who want HB506-sized space for two horses or ponies but need a lower gross weight to stay within a smaller car's towing limit.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the MEF27146 if...
- you want one that is rated 700kg 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 HBE506 and the Meredith & Eyre MEF27146?
The Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 is rated 700kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox; the Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 is a flatbed goods trailer, 20-series range.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HBE506 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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