Head to head
M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer 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
| M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer | Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 550kg | - |
| Payload | 1450kg | - |
| Internal length | 2450mm | - |
| Internal width | 1280mm | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Brakes | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) | - |
| Internal frame dimensions | - | 4290 x 1990mm |
Sources: M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer, Meredith & Eyre MEF27146. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
A step up in payload and stability over the single-axle 8x4 for small building and agricultural contractors, with braked twin axles for safer towing at higher gross weights.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
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 M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer and the Meredith & Eyre MEF27146?
The Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 is rated 700kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8.2ft x 4.2ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer; the Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 is a flatbed goods trailer, 20-series range.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer 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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