AODES TrailCross 400 Dump vs E-TrailCross Dump: gas or electric
AODES's small 2WD utility vehicles compared from AODES Canada's product pages and warranty chart: power, capacity, warranty coverage, what the spec sheets leave out, and where electric makes sense up north.
The TrailCross is AODES's small utility vehicle line: two-seat, two-wheel-drive machines with a dump bed, built for yards, campgrounds and property work rather than trails. The TrailCross 400 Dump has a gas engine. The E-TrailCross Dump is electric. They share a body and chassis, so the differences come down to the powertrain.
| Spec | TrailCross 400 Dump (gas) | E-TrailCross Dump (electric) |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 287.2cc oil-cooled single, 28 hp, 19.5 ft-lb | 48 V AC motor, 6.7 hp, 400 A controller |
| Energy | Fuel injection; 25.3 L tank | 48 V, 150 Ah lithium battery (about 7.2 kWh by our arithmetic) |
| Drive | 2WD, shaft drive (gas page); no 4WD on either | |
| Size (L x W x H) | 104 x 53 x 71.8 in (about 2,640 x 1,345 x 1,825 mm); wheelbase 72.4 in | |
| Bed (L x W x H) | 31.1 x 46.5 x 9.4 in | |
| Curb weight | 915 lb | 1,279 lb |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,466 lb | 1,628 lb |
| GVW minus curb weight (our arithmetic: people plus cargo) | About 551 lb (250 kg) | About 349 lb (158 kg) |
| Ground clearance | 6 in (about 150 mm) | |
| Tires | 24x8-12 on aluminum wheels | |
| Winch | Optional 3,500 lb | Not listed |
What the numbers mean
- Carrying capacity: the battery adds about 165 kg. By the listed weights, the electric version can carry about 90 kg less in people and cargo combined. Two adults may already use most of that. Check the load label on the unit.
- Clearance: 6 in is low for northern Alberta. These are yard and gravel-road machines, not muskeg or trail machines. For that, look at a WorkCross.
- Electric's strength: AODES pitches the E-TrailCross for places where gas engines aren't allowed, plus quiet work around a campground, barn or yard. Ask the site or campground first if a vehicle is allowed at all.
What the spec sheets don't tell you
- Range and charging time aren't listed on the E-TrailCross page. Ask the dealer for AODES's figures and for cold-weather guidance. Lithium batteries generally lose range in the cold and may limit charging below freezing, so ask where to store and charge it in winter.
- Charger: ask what plug and circuit it needs, and whether the charger is included.
- Spec-sheet errors: the electric model's page lists a "Fuel Capacity: 25.3L", which looks like it was copied from the gas model. Both pages list the suspension as a solid front axle with independent rear, while the descriptions say independent front and rear. Look at the unit itself.
Warranty differences
The AODES Canada warranty chart has separate columns for gas and electric TrailCross models. Both get 12 months on most powertrain parts, which is shorter than the 36 months on PathCross and WorkCross engines. The EV column adds 12 months on the electric motor. Engine, exhaust and cooling lines are marked not applicable for the EV. See the warranty chart, part by part. The exclusions list starts with "Battery" and doesn't say whether that means only a 12-volt battery or the EV's 48 V lithium pack too. Get the battery coverage in writing before you buy an E-TrailCross.
If you're near Whitecourt, start with Frontier Auto & Imports. In Grande Prairie, try Frontier Mitsubishi, and in High Level or La Crete, Borderlands. Stock varies, so ask what's on the lot.
Sources
- TrailCross 400 Dump (AODES Canada), checked October 25, 2026
- E-TrailCross Dump (AODES Canada), checked October 25, 2026
- TrailCross collection (AODES Canada)
- AODES limited warranty, Canada (AAS W 05.2024) (Aodes Canada Inc.)
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