2020 Big Tex 70PI Utility — Should You Buy One?
Typical asking price: $2,500–$4,500. This is one of the more reliable vehicles in its class — here's what to watch for anyway.
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A solid, popular single-axle utility trailer from the biggest name in the business — the 70PI hauls mowers, ATVs, and light loads, and Big Tex build quality and parts availability are excellent. On any used utility trailer the checks are simple: bearings, tires (age, not just tread), frame rust, deck condition, and lights. A well-kept Big Tex is a durable, high-resale workhorse; verify the running gear and you're set.
What we checked
No public record to reconcile against
We don't yet have a public record to check this one against. Federal complaint records thin out badly on older vehicles, so there is little to check against. What follows is our own write-up, and it has not been reconciled against an official record. Treat it as a starting point, not a verdict.
Known Issues for the 2020 Big Tex 70PI Utility
Ranked by wallet impact. These are documented, recurring problems — not freak accidents.
Neglected bearings seize and cause dangerous roadside failures; check for play, grease, and heat after towing.
Repair cost (estimate): $100-$400
Source: not yet checked against public records.
Trailer tires age out and dry-rot regardless of tread; check date codes and sidewalls for cracking.
Repair cost (estimate): $150-$500
Source: not yet checked against public records.
Inspect the frame for rust and the wood deck for rot; both are common on worked trailers.
Repair cost (estimate): $100-$1,000
Source: not yet checked against public records.
Verify all lights and the wiring/connector work — corrosion is common.
Repair cost (estimate): $30-$200
Source: not yet checked against public records.
Walk-Away Red Flags
- ✗Bearing play or overheating
- ✗Dry-rotted / old-date-code tires
- ✗Heavy frame rust or rotted deck
- ✗Dead lights
Good Signs
- ✓Serviced bearings, fresh grease
- ✓Good-date-code tires
- ✓Solid frame and deck, working lights
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Known issues on this page are based on documented owner reports, NHTSA complaints, class-action records, and manufacturer technical service bulletins. Individual vehicles vary. A pre-purchase inspection by a trusted mechanic is always worth doing.
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