A KTI Hydraulic Dump Trailer Controller with Hose is the handheld wired remote used to raise and lower the hydraulic bed on many dump trailers that use a KTI hydraulic pump system. These controllers plug directly into the pump with a cord (hose-style cable) and usually have 2–4 buttons.
Typical Example
- KTI 398‑1 Wired Dump Trailer Remote Controller
What it does
- Controls the hydraulic pump on a dump trailer
- Usually includes buttons like:
- UP – raises the dump bed
- DOWN – lowers the bed
- Sometimes IN / OUT for additional hydraulic functions
Common features
- Wired remote with coiled hose/cable
- Quick-connect plug (often a 4-pin connector)
- Designed for 12-volt KTI hydraulic power units
- Works on trailers like Load Trail, PJ, Lamar, Diamond C, etc.
Typical price
- Around $60–$120 depending on model and button configuration.
Common versions
- 2-button – Up / Down
- 3-button – Power Up / Power Down / Gravity Down
- 4-button – Up / Down / In / Out (for extra hydraulic circuits)
When people replace one
- Remote cable damaged or cut
- Buttons stop working
- Lost controller