Head to head
Ifor Williams LM146 vs Meredith & Eyre MEF27146
The Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM146 | Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Overall length | 5.60m | - |
| Overall width | 2.10m | - |
| Bed | 4.23m / 13'9" ((internal) length); 1.98m / 6'5" ((internal) width) | - |
| Unladen weight | 735kg | - |
| Payload | 2765kg | - |
| Tyres | 195/60R12C | - |
| Internal frame dimensions | - | 4290 x 1990mm |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM146, Meredith & Eyre MEF27146. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the LM146 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
The LM146 is a general-purpose flatbed aimed at landscaping, construction and plumbing trades that need a long, wide load bed with a high payload on a single 3500kg-braked chassis. It is used where loads are bulky or awkwardly shaped rather than plant machinery, which typically goes on the ramped GX range instead.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
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 LM146 and the Meredith & Eyre MEF27146?
The Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams LM146 is a a twin-axle flatbed goods trailer in the heavier-duty LM range.; the Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 is a flatbed goods trailer, 20-series range.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM146 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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