Buyer Research

2020 Load Trail 83x14 Dump — Should You Buy One?

Typical asking price: $8,000–$12,500. There are 2 high-severity known issues you need to know before handing over a check.

Kestrel Take

A heavy-duty tandem dump trailer from a respected commercial builder — Load Trail's dumps are built for real work hauling material and debris. The hydraulic system, battery, brakes, bearings, and box/frame all take a beating, so inspect them thoroughly. A well-maintained Load Trail dump is a capable, durable, high-resale workhorse; test the full dump cycle and verify the running gear and brakes before you buy.

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 Load Trail 83x14 Dump

Ranked by wallet impact. These are documented, recurring problems — not freak accidents.

Hydraulic system (pump, cylinder, hoses)High — wallet impact

Test the full dump cycle; check for leaks and weak/slow lifting from a tired pump or cylinder.

Repair cost (estimate): $200-$2,000

Source: not yet checked against public records.

Brakes / bearings (heavy loads)High — wallet impact

Test the brakes and check bearings under these heavy loads.

Repair cost (estimate): $200-$1,000

Source: not yet checked against public records.

Walk-Away Red Flags

✗Weak/leaking hydraulics
✗Dead battery
✗Weak brakes / bad bearings
✗Bent box or frame

Good Signs

✓Full dump cycle works
✓Healthy battery/charging
✓Working brakes, serviced bearings, sound box

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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.