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.
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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
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 Load Trail 83x14 Dump
Ranked by wallet impact. These are documented, recurring problems — not freak accidents. How we decide that.
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.
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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