Kaufman Trailers report card

Utility · Dump · Equipment · Car hauler

Specs as published by the maker

CategoriesUtilityDumpEquipmentCar hauler
Founded1987
HeadquartersLexington, NC source
PlantsNorth Carolina, South Carolina, Nebraska source
How it sellsDirect from the maker
Frame materialSteel on 25, aluminum on 2 of 27 models read
Models tracked here53
AxlesNot yet verified
Warranty1 year on open trailer frame and welds; enclosed 6 months to 1 year by model; axle maker warranty passed through source
WebsiteOfficial site

Taken from each maker's own published pages and checked October 26, 2026. Makers can change them at any time. Report an error

Warranty by part

  • Structural or frame 1 year.
  • Wiring 1 year.
  • Axles, tires, wheels, couplers, jacks, suspension, lights, paint: covered by the maker of that part.

Original purchaser.

As the maker publishes it. The Warranty grade uses the structure or frame term for the maker's main model line only. source

Build facts (not graded)

Frame type and materialPublished for 27 of 53 model lines read
Axle brandPublished for 1 of 53 model lines read
Axle or suspension warranty stated by the makerPublished for 0 of 53 model lines read
Brake type and axles brakedPublished for 13 of 53 model lines read
Wiring and lightsPublished for 51 of 53 model lines read
Deck or floor material and thicknessPublished for 22 of 53 model lines read
Show the 53 model lines we read
Model lineFrame type and materialAxle brandAxle or suspension warranty stated by the makerBrake type and axles brakedWiring and lightsDeck or floor material and thickness
Constructionnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readair, axles braked not listed (partly listed)not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we read
Air Brake Pintle Flatbed Trailersi beam steel (implied by i beam)not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readair, axles braked listedsealed or protected wiring, LED lightsdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Drop Deck Flatbed Traileri beam steel (implied by i beam)not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readair, axles braked listedsealed or protected wiring, LED lightsdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Detachable Gooseneck Paver Special Trailernot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readsealed or protected wiring, LED lightsdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Lowboy Trailersnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readsealed or protected wiring, LED lightsdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Detachable Gooseneck Ag Trailersnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readsealed or protected wiring, LED lightsdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Detachable Gooseneck Commercial Trailersnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readsealed or protected wiring, LED lightsnot listed on the model pages we read
Gooseneck Dump Trailerschannel steel (implied by channel)not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readsealed or protected wiring, LED lightsnot listed on the model pages we read
Heavy Duty Dump Trailersnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readsealed or protected wiring, LED lightsnot listed on the model pages we read
Light Duty Dump Trailerschannel steel (implied by channel)not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readsealed or protected wiring, LED lightsnot listed on the model pages we read
Medium Duty Dump Trailersnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readsealed or protected wiring, LED lightsnot listed on the model pages we read
8 5 Wide Enclosed Car Haulerstubing aluminumnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readwiring described, LED lightsdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Equipment Trailerchannel steel (implied by channel)not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readsealed or protected wiring, LED lightsdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Gravity Tilt Equipment Trailersnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readsealed or protected wiring, LED lightsdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Skid Steer Trailerschannel steel (implied by channel), size 2x2x1/4not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readsealed or protected wiring, LED lightsdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Flatbed Traileri beam steel (implied by i beam)not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readsealed or protected wiring, LED lightsdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Paver Flatbed Trailersi beam steel (implied by i beam)not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked listedsealed or protected wiring, LED lightsdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Flatbed Gooseneck Trailer 2i beam steel (implied by i beam)not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readsealed or protected wiring, LED lightsdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
53000 Gvwr Heavy Equipment Flatbed Trailer 25 Fti beam steel (implied by i beam)not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readair, axles braked listedsealed or protected wiringdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
62000 Gvwr Heavy Equipment Flatbed Trailerangle aluminumnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readair, axles braked listedsealed or protected wiringdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
66000 Gvwr Air Brake Pintle Flatbed Trailer 30 Fti beam steel (implied by i beam), size 16"not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readair, axles braked listedsealed or protected wiringdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Standard Drop Deck Flatbed Trailer 40 Fti beam steel (implied by i beam)not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readair, axles braked listedsealed or protected wiringdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Deluxe Drop Deck Flatbed Trailer 55000 Gvwrchannel steel (implied by channel), size 8"not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readair, axles braked listedsealed or protected wiring, LED lightsdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Tri Axle Drop Deck Flatbed Trailer 70000 Gvwrchannel steel (implied by channel)not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readair, axles braked listedsealed or protected wiring, LED lightsdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Car Hauler Gooseneck Trailerschannel steelnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Equipment Gooseneck Trailerchannel steel (implied by channel)not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readsealed or protected wiring, LED lightsdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Landscape Gooseneck Trailerschannel steel (implied by channel)not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readsealed or protected wiring, LED lightsnot listed on the model pages we read
Tandem Utility Trailersangle steel (implied by angle), size 3not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readsealed or protected wiring, LED lightsnot listed on the model pages we read
Utility Trailer Single Axle Landscapeangle steel (implied by angle), size 3x3x3/16not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readsealed or protected wiring, LED lightsnot listed on the model pages we read
Utility Trailer Wood Floor Flatbedchannel steel (implied by channel)not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readsealed or protected wiring, LED lightsdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
35 Ton Air Ride Paver Specialnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readair, axles braked not listed (partly listed)sealed or protected wiring, LED lights2" oak floor
50 Ton Air Ride Paver Specialnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readair, axles braked not listed (partly listed)sealed or protected wiring, LED lights2" oak floor
55 Ton Air Ride Paver Specialnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readair, axles braked not listed (partly listed)sealed or protected wiring, LED lights2" oak floor
35 Ton Detachable Gooseneck Air Ride Trailernot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readair, axles braked not listed (partly listed)sealed or protected wiring, LED lights2" oak floor
35 Ton Detachable Gooseneck Spring Ride Trailernot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readair, axles braked not listed (partly listed)sealed or protected wiring, LED lights2” oak floor
50 Ton Detachable Gooseneck Air Ride Trailernot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readair, axles braked not listed (partly listed)sealed or protected wiring, LED lights2" oak floor
55 Ton Detachable Gooseneck Air Ride Trailer Standardnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readair, axles braked not listed (partly listed)sealed or protected wiring, LED lights2” oak floor
35 Ton Detachable Gooseneck Trailer 18 Deluxenot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readair, axles braked not listed (partly listed)sealed or protected wiring, LED lights2" oak floor
55 Ton Detachable Gooseneck Air Ride Trailer 18 Deluxenot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readair, axles braked not listed (partly listed)sealed or protected wiring, LED lightsdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
55 Ton Detachable Gooseneck Trailernot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readair, axles braked not listed (partly listed)sealed or protected wiring, LED lights2” oak floor
35 Ton Detachable Gooseneck Ag Trailer 26 Wellnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readair, axles braked not listed (partly listed)sealed or protected wiring, LED lights2” oak floor
35 Ton Detachable Gooseneck Ag Trailer 30 Wellnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readair, axles braked not listed (partly listed)sealed or protected wiring, LED lights2" oak floor
35 Ton Detachable Gooseneck Ag Trailer 33 Well Deck Necknot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readair, axles braked not listed (partly listed)sealed or protected wiring, LED lights2" oak floor
50 Ton Detachable Gooseneck Ag Trailer 26 Wellnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readair, axles braked not listed (partly listed)sealed or protected wiring, LED lights2” oak floor
30 Ton Detachable Gooseneck Air Ridenot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readair, axles braked not listed (partly listed)sealed or protected wiring, LED lights2" oak floor
30 Ton Detachable Gooseneck Trailer Deck Necknot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readair, axles braked not listed (partly listed)sealed or protected wiring, LED lights2" oak floor
40 Ton Detachable Gooseneck Trailernot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readair, axles braked not listed (partly listed)sealed or protected wiring, LED lights2" oak floor
40 Ton Detachable Gooseneck Trailer Deck Necknot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readair, axles braked not listed (partly listed)sealed or protected wiring, LED lights2" oak floor
15000 Gvwr Deluxe Gooseneck Dump Trailerchannel steel (implied by channel)not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked listedsealed or protected wiring, LED lights10 ga
17000 Gvwr Deluxe Gooseneck Dump Trailerchannel steel (implied by channel)not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked listedsealed or protected wiring, LED lights10 ga
25000 Gvwr Deluxe Tandem Dual Gooseneck Dump Trailer 20 Ft X 90 Ini beam steel (implied by i beam), size 12"axle brand Dexter, rating 10,000not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readsealed or protected wiring, LED lights10 gauge
Standard Heavy Duty Dump Trailer 2channel steel (implied by channel)not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked listedsealed or protected wiring, LED lights12 ga
15000 Gvwr Deluxe Heavy Duty Dump Trailer 16x80intubular steelnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked listedsealed or protected wiring, LED lights10 gauge

Plain facts from the maker's model pages we read. They never change a grade. Not listed on the model pages we read does not mean the trailer lacks the feature, because many makers show specs in images, brochures, or dealer sheets.

Typical prices by type

TypeTypical newTypical used
UtilityNot enough listings yetNot enough listings yet
DumpNot enough listings yetNot enough listings yet
EquipmentNot enough listings yetNot enough listings yet
14,900 to 16,000 GVWRNot enough listings yetNot enough listings yet
17,500 to 19,999 GVWRNot enough listings yetNot enough listings yet
20,000 GVWR and upNot enough listings yetNot enough listings yet
Car haulerNot enough listings yet$6,950 to $40,000
median $12,550
6 listings, updated October 2026
Gooseneck and flatbedNot enough listings yet$11,250 to $38,800
median $16,700
6 listings, updated October 2026

Typical prices come from thousands of public dealer and classified listings across the US, refreshed monthly. Each range is the middle 80 percent of advertised prices for that exact brand, trailer type, and condition, split by GVWR class and, for equipment and car haulers, tilt deck or ramps. Types and weight classes are never blended. Ranges show only when at least 5 listings from at least two different sellers match.

Recall history

10 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA naming Kaufman trailers, received 2012 to 2022. 1 was received in the last five years.

Most recent recalls

June 14, 2022, NHTSA campaign 22V421000

Maker named by NHTSA

Kaufman Trailers of NC, Inc.

Summary as filed with NHTSA by the maker

Kaufman Trailers of NC, Inc. (Kaufman) is recalling certain 2018-2021 FXSG-10K-20D and FXSG-10KK-20D-SC trailers. The welds on the ramp holding bracket may be insufficient.

Remedy as filed

Dealers will provide instructions on how to reinforce the welds, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2022. Owners may contact Kaufman's customer service at 1-336-790-6800.

NHTSA lists about 235 potentially affected units for this campaign.
September 14, 2021, NHTSA campaign 21V710000

Maker named by NHTSA

Kaufman Trailers of NC, Inc.

Summary as filed with NHTSA by the maker

Kaufman Trailers of NC, Inc. (Kaufman Trailers) is recalling certain 2021 Equipment trailers. These trailers have an incorrect internal locking mechanism, and when coupled with a 2-5/16" ball hitch may result in excessive play and trailer detachment.

Remedy as filed

The customer will inspect their Kaufman Trailer and a replacement will be mailed, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2021. Owners may contact Kaufman Trailer's customer service at 1-336-790-6800.

NHTSA lists about 252 potentially affected units for this campaign.
February 20, 2018, NHTSA campaign 18V126000

Maker named by NHTSA

Kaufman Trailers Group, LLC.

Summary as filed with NHTSA by the maker

Kaufman Trailers Group, LLC. (Kaufman) is recalling certain 2018 Kaufman Double Deck Car Hauler trailers, model numbers FE-3/7K-44 and FE-3/7K-47. The axles may have incorrect spindles which may fail, resulting in the detachment of a wheel and hub from the trailer.

Remedy as filed

Kaufman will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axles and replace any axles that have incorrect spindles, free of charge. The recall began on February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Kaufman customer service at 1-336-790-2756 or 1-336-790-6800.

NHTSA lists about 81 potentially affected units for this campaign.
February 20, 2018, NHTSA campaign 18V125000

Maker named by NHTSA

Kaufman Trailers of NC, Inc.

Summary as filed with NHTSA by the maker

Kaufman Trailers of NC, Inc. (Kaufman) is recalling certain 2018 Kaufman Double Deck Car Hauler trailers, model numbers FE-3/7K-44 and FE-3/7K-47. The axles may have incorrect spindles which may fail, resulting in the detachment of a wheel and hub from the trailer.

Remedy as filed

Kaufman will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axles and replace any axles that have incorrect spindles, free of charge. The recall began on February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Kaufman customer service at 1-336-790-2756 or 1-336-790-6800.

NHTSA lists about 189 potentially affected units for this campaign.
October 21, 2016, NHTSA campaign 16V764000

Maker named by NHTSA

Kaufman Trailers Group, LLC.

Summary as filed with NHTSA by the maker

Kaufman Trailers Group, LLC. (Kaufman) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 FE-3/7K-44 Mini Car Haulers manufactured January 1, 2015, to August 31, 2016. On the affected trailers, the spring eye may break off the spring and allow the axle to slide back and forth.

Remedy as filed

Kaufman has notified owners and dealers will replace all of the springs on the affected trailers with a newly designed spring that has a thicker top leaf and rubber bushing with steel sleeve. The recall began on October 24, 2016. For help with this recall, owners may contact Kaufman at 1-336-790-2756.

NHTSA lists about 127 potentially affected units for this campaign.

Showing the 5 most recent of 10 campaigns. See every campaign on NHTSA by searching the campaign number or the maker name.

Source: NHTSA recall data. Quoted text is the maker's own filing, shown as NHTSA publishes it. A recall is a safety campaign filed by a maker and is not a finding that anyone did something wrong. Campaigns that name more than one brand count for each brand named.

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