Head to head
Maypole MP6812 vs Meredith & Eyre MEF27146
The Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 is rated 2.3 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 is rated 2.3 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Maypole MP6812 | Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 400kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 63kg | - |
| Payload | 337kg | - |
| Internal length | 120cm | - |
| Internal width | 92cm | - |
| Internal height | 35cm | - |
| Internal frame dimensions | - | 4290 x 1990mm |
Sources: Maypole MP6812, Meredith & Eyre MEF27146. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the MP6812 if...
A step up from the MP6810 for buyers wanting slightly more load capacity for camping, leisure or light commercial use. The extra 15cm of length and 37kg of payload over the MP6810 is the difference between a boot-load and a small van-load, at a weight any car can still tow.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Buy or hire the MEF27146 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.3 tonnes 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 Maypole MP6812 and the Meredith & Eyre MEF27146?
The Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 is rated 2.3 tonnes heavier gross. The Maypole MP6812 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 400kg gross weight.; the Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 is a flatbed goods trailer, 20-series range.
Can I tow the Maypole MP6812 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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