7 x 14 Dump Trailer Plans – 14,000 Lbs.
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When you need to haul, and dump “stuff”. Build this 7 x 14 Dump Trailer, from Plans. Yes, 14,000 lbs total trailer capacity with a 7′ x 14′ Tilt Bed, with a Hydraulic Scissor Hoist. The plans are Fully Engineered for your success.
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Description
Description
If you want the best, build your next project with these 7 x 14 Dump Trailer Plans. Full Engineering makes these plans great. 14′ Tilt Bed, Hydraulic Scissor Hoist, 14,000 lbs. total trailer Capacity. Perfect for all sorts of jobs – big and small.
Plans include the engineering drawings, of course, plus a detailed material cut list, a list of the needed components, and step-by-step instructions. Both the drawings and the instructions include tips for building success. Additionally, a complete trailer parts kit is available – making it easy to be sure you get all the right parts.
This 14K Dump Trailer comes from a collaboration with Johnson Trailer Parts. We designed the trailer to their specs, and they have the parts kit to get you going. For a lot more about this trailer design, including a great video of the first build, visit this Dump Trailer Construction article.
This is a scissor hoist style dump box which uses the Premium Supply hoist. (Premium supply is now part of Dexter.) The box is 7 x 14 in these dump trailer plans, with a total trailer capacity rating of 14,000 lbs. The lift is all hydraulic, so no problem with power. The hoist is actually one size up (from the recommended) – because we have seen too many dump trailers that struggle to lift at their limits. Not this one, and we have tested it. This trailer design is ready for you to build with confidence.
7 x 14 Dump Trailer Plans
See the images above, then read the specifications in the accordion tabs below. Notice the trailer options! We know your needs are a little different than the next person, so we give you options to build it the way you want it. – A Mechanical Elements difference.
As new feature in the latest revision, we have added ramps as an option – so you can drive your skid-loader into the trailer. The plans include not only the ramps, but also the attachment design, so the ramps will hook to the trailer tail with strength to support them. All in these plans.
Plans for this 14K Dump Trailer come as a download, so you can have them in just a few minutes. No Shipping Costs! No Waiting. Buy the plans now, and have them in a few minutes. – Have A Wonderful Day.
Specifications
Specifications
7′ x 14′ Dump Trailer Plans – 14,000 lbs
Size, Weight, and Performance Specifications are here for reference only. Your choices with the options will affect these numbers.
- Tandem axles with leaf springs — use double eye or slipper style.
- 7′ x 14′ nominal box size, but the actual tilt box is 86″ wide x 170″ length.
- Outside width at the fenders is 102 inches (at the legal limit of 8′ 6″).
- Fenders mount to the dump box for efficient support and vibration resistance.
- Overall length including the tongue is 20 feet, 2 inches.
- Total height as shown in the plans is just less than 5′ with straight axles. (Drop axles are an option. Sides height is your choice.)
- Welded steel construction using standard materials.
- Rectangular Tube main beam construction gives max strength and torsion support for the weight.
- Deck is 10 gauge steel. (Make it thicker or thinner as you see fit.)
- Max trailer capacity is 14,0000 lbs – (combined tandem axle rating)* which includes the trailer and everything in it.
- Trailer weight depends on options you choose. The 14K base trailer is ~4900+ lbs. Adding features will increase the trailer weight.
- Options are given for tie-down anchors. A bar is provided around the box for securing tarps, ratchet tie-downs, etc.. Set it at the height you like.
- Choose a front rail, or not. Make it short or tall.
- Mount a winch – an option – to make it removable or solid mount.
- Plans include a simple ramp design and engineering data so – if you want them – you can build the ramps at the capacity you want. The engineering info tells you want length and what materials for the capacity you choose. Ramps are optional.
- If you choose ramps, the plans also have the hook bar design so you can connect them to the trailer tail. Also, a support design so it does not overstress the trailer tail when driving a small tractor up the ramps. Finally, there is a design for hanging the ramps on the side of the box for storage and transport. Yes, we did the full design.
- A tongue mounted hydraulics box holds a battery, pump, and oil reservoir to run the scissor hoist, and (optionally) the tongue jack.
- Battery can be charged via a solar panel, and/or via the vehicle hook up.
- The download files include 34 pages of drawings, plus 10 pages of instructions and lists. They are thorough . . . and the best 7 x 14 Dump Trailer plans available.
More About The 14K Dump Trailer
More About The 14K Dump Trailer
What do you haul? Probably a lot of different things – and a lot of it – which is why this 14K Dump Trailer is exists. If you want to build the best, then start with these plans. Make the trailer to meet your needs.
Even in the mature world of dump trailers, we have found ways to improve the designs. Certainly the proper use of materials to make sure it is super strong, but not overburdened. Next, we optimized placement of the scissor hoist so it can lift the load without interference or excessive stresses. That is just part of doing great engineering.
In the process of design we looked at many material sizes and configurations for the tilting box. We settled on a design that will work hard, but not limit your loading.
Speaking of loading, see the Specifications Tab above for information about the ramp design that comes in this set of 7 x 14 Dump Trailer Plans. Some people like to carry a small tractor or skid-loader in the bed, so we give you the info needed to do it well. Read about it in the section above.
In the front we incorporate a pump box for the hydraulics. All the parts shown are off-the-shelf (and available from Johnson Trailer parts as a Dump Trailer Parts Kit. All the steel materials are made from standard stock sizes.
Plans are ready for you to download, right after payment. You can get started today.
The Download is a .ZIP file which contains the Full Engineering Drawings as well as a separate Instructions Document containing materials lists, components list and a ton of other helpful information.
Maximizing Your Project
Plans from Mechanical Elements are an awesome start to a great project. Here are even more resources!
First: For more info, please read: What's In The Plans? and What Makes Our Trailer Plans Better?
Second: Purchase plans with the "Add to Cart" button, then right after payment, a digital copy is ready to save to your computer. Please see this article for answers about getting the plans.
Third: We have many articles to help with trailer building. Just type a question in the Show Me bar (top of this page), then press "GO". Or, for simple browsing, visit Articles from the Mechanic.
Reminder:
Trailer building requires metal working skill and tools for things like cutting, drilling, and accurate set-up, as well as welding skill. Strength, durability, and enjoyment depend on building the trailer well. Build it well, then Enjoy the Finished Project !!
Notes for Success
* Trailer load capacity depends on all the parts and materials, as well as the craftsmanship in building. All Mechanical Elements trailers are engineered to perform as stated when built as defined with proper care in construction – including parts, material, construction techniques, weld integrity, assembly methods, and finishing. Capacity for this trailer also requires proper choices for parts such as the hitch, axle(s), wheels, tires, safety chain, decking, bolts, pins, etc. Please make sure component load capacities match or exceed the trailer total capacity. Do not exceed manufacturers limits.
For trouble-free trailer life, think care and safety. Please select fastening methods to handle how and where the trailer will operate – including vibration, proper fastener types, bolt grades, torques, and nut types (like lock nuts). Then, be smart about loading the trailer, load distribution, tire pressure, tire condition and the mechanics of towing. We want you safe to enjoy your trailer for a long time ahead. Always use proper safety and securing equipment when loading and towing a trailer.
Thank You — The Mechanical Elements Team
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