2020 Lamar 83x16 Equipment — Should You Buy One?
Typical asking price: $4,500–$7,500. There is 1 high-severity known issue you need to know before handing over a check.
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A tandem-axle equipment trailer built to haul tractors, skid steers, and machinery — Lamar builds a heavy-duty, well-regarded trailer with quality components. On an equipment trailer, the brakes, bearings, tire age, ramps, and frame all take real load, so inspect them closely and confirm it wasn't overloaded. A well-maintained Lamar is a capable, durable equipment hauler with good resale; verify the running gear, brakes, and ramps.
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Not checked against public records
Towable trailers are in NHTSA’s database and we intend to use it. We have not switched it on yet because recall notices name sub-brands and floorplans rather than the model we key on, and folding them in carelessly would put another trailer’s recall on this page. 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 Lamar 83x16 Equipment
Ranked by wallet impact. These are documented, recurring problems — not freak accidents. How we decide that.
Equipment trailers carry heavy loads; the electric brakes, bearings, and hubs must be in good order. Test the brakes and check bearings/grease.
Repair cost (estimate): $200-$1,000
Source: not yet checked against public records.
Check tire date codes and that they're properly load-rated for the machinery hauled.
Repair cost (estimate): $300-$1,000
Source: not yet checked against public records.
Inspect the ramps, hinges, tie-downs, and deck for damage and wear from loading heavy equipment.
Repair cost (estimate): $100-$1,200
Source: not yet checked against public records.
Inspect the frame for rust, cracks, and bending from overloading.
Repair cost (estimate): $200-$2,000 — about 33% of what this car is typically worth
Source: not yet checked against public records.
Walk-Away Red Flags
- ✗Weak/non-working brakes
- ✗Old or under-rated tires
- ✗Bent frame / damaged ramps
- ✗Overload evidence
Good Signs
- ✓Working brakes, serviced bearings
- ✓Fresh, properly rated tires
- ✓Sound frame, ramps, and deck
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