$10,499.00Original price was: $10,499.00.$9,999.00Current price is: $9,999.00.
The Big Tex 14LX 7×14 channel frame dump trailer (model 14LX-14C2A) is the lighter-empty-weight cousin to the 14LP tube frame line. Same 14,000 lb GVWR but 540 lb lighter empty weight (3,660 lb vs 4,180 lb), which translates to 540 lb of additional usable payload on every cycle. The 14LX uses a channel frame instead of a tube frame; for buyers who prioritize maximum payload per trip and don’t need the slightly heavier-duty tube frame construction, the 14LX is the better-value choice.
Spec highlights for this Big Tex 14LX dump trailer:
14,000 lb GVWR with 10,340 lb payload (3,660 lb empty, lightest in the 14K class)
83-inch wide x 14-foot long deck, 24-inch sides (10-gauge steel)
Channel main frame (lighter than tube, sufficient for 14K spec)
Dual 7,000 lb axles, electric brakes
Hydraulic scissor lift, power up + power or gravity down (selectable)
Best for daily-use landscape contractors hauling close to GVWR every cycle, snow removal fleets where weight matters, and operators replacing a heavier-spec trailer to gain payload. Free nationwide delivery on every Big Tex 14LX dump trailer in our inventory.
Both are 14,000 lb GVWR, both have scissor lifts, both have 7K axles. The 14LX uses a channel frame and 7K jack; the 14LP uses a tube frame and 12K jack. Result: 14LX is 540 lb lighter (more payload), 14LP is slightly heavier-spec (longer service under daily abuse). For landscape and snow contractors maxing payload per cycle, the 14LX wins. For operators dropping skid steers and equipment weekly, the 14LP’s tube frame is worth the payload trade-off.
Power or Gravity Down: Why Selectable Matters
The 14LX hydraulic system lets you choose: power down for controlled bed return (slow, no slamming) or gravity down for fast cycle time. Most contractors switch between modes depending on the load: power down for fragile loads or partial dumps, gravity down for high-cycle aggregate work. Other dumps lock you into one mode.
What Can You Haul?
3 yards of crushed stone (10,340 lb payload covers it with margin)
4 yards of mulch or topsoil
Loaded skid steer (Bobcat S70) plus full attachment package
10,000 lb of asphalt millings or RAP
Free Nationwide Delivery
PrimeLoad runs free-included delivery to all 50 US states on every dump trailer in our inventory, no surcharges. East Coast and Midwest: 5 to 10 business days. West Coast and rural: 7 to 14 days. The driver hands over the title, keys, and bill of lading at the curb. Full shipping policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 14LX and 14LP scissor dumps?
14LX uses channel frame (lighter, more payload). 14LP uses tube frame (slightly heavier-duty, slightly less payload). Both are scissor lift, both 14K GVWR. For most contractor use, either works; for max payload, choose 14LX.
Does channel frame mean weaker?
For 14K GVWR applications, no. Channel frame is rated and engineered for the 14K spec. Tube frame is over-spec’d for 14K, sized for the heavier-duty applications where the same trailer carcass might be up-rated. For 14K daily use, channel is the right-sized choice.
Why is the 14LX 540 lb lighter than the 14LP?
Channel frame uses less steel than tube frame. The structural channel is lighter per linear foot than equivalent-strength tube. Big Tex engineers the channel frame to meet the same load ratings at lower weight, by using better steel and tighter cross-bracing. End result: more payload per trip without sacrificing structural rating.
