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Big Tex Trailers vs PJ Trailers

Side by side specs, prices, and recall records.

Big Tex Trailers

CategoriesUtilityDumpEquipmentCar haulerGooseneck and flatbed
Parent companyAmerican Trailer World (ATW)
Founded1982
HeadquartersMount Pleasant, TX source
PlantsNot yet verified
How it sellsSold through dealers
Frame materialSteel on all 33 models read
Models tracked here34
AxlesNot yet verified
Warranty3 year main frame structure, 1 year materials and workmanship, 90 days paint; axles covered by axle maker source
WebsiteOfficial site

Typical prices by type

TypeTypical newTypical used
Utility$2,550 to $4,950
median $3,800
345 listings, updated October 2026
$1,550 to $3,500
median $2,700
18 listings, updated October 2026
Dump$8,500 to $14,500
median $11,400
321 listings, updated October 2026
$5,800 to $10,100
median $7,600
9 listings, updated October 2026
Equipment$6,600 to $12,500
median $9,050
197 listings, updated October 2026
$4,100 to $13,050
median $8,600
8 listings, updated October 2026
Car hauler$3,550 to $6,550
median $4,600
85 listings, updated October 2026
$3,800 to $10,000
median $7,050
6 listings, updated October 2026
Gooseneck and flatbed$10,600 to $22,400
median $16,400
181 listings, updated October 2026
$6,450 to $16,250
median $10,400
18 listings, updated October 2026
Cargo and enclosed$4,300 to $11,150
median $6,700
16 listings, updated October 2026
Not enough listings yet

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.

Recalls

10 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA naming Big Tex trailers, received 2007 to 2025. 5 were received in the last five years.

Most recent recalls

February 28, 2025, NHTSA campaign 25V136000

Maker named by NHTSA

Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.

Summary as filed with NHTSA by the maker

Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. (Big Tex Trailer) is recalling certain 14RB, 14RD, 16RB, and 16RD trailers. The winch mounting hardware may be undersized and allow the winch to detach from the winch mount.

Remedy as filed

Dealers will inspect and repair the winch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2025. Owners may contact Big Tex Trailer customer service at 1-800-594-5637.

NHTSA lists about 48 potentially affected units for this campaign.
March 29, 2024, NHTSA campaign 24V243000

Maker named by NHTSA

Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.

Summary as filed with NHTSA by the maker

Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. (Big Tex Trailer) is recalling certain 2024 25GN, 25PH, 3XGN, and 3XPH trailers. The oil seals may have been improperly installed, which can cause oil to leak onto the brake system.

Remedy as filed

Dealers will inspect and replace the hub seals as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 24, 2024. Owners may contact Big Tex Trailer customer service at 1-800-594-5637.

NHTSA lists about 112 potentially affected units for this campaign.
November 21, 2023, NHTSA campaign 23V784000

Maker named by NHTSA

Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.

Summary as filed with NHTSA by the maker

Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. (Big Tex Trailer) is recalling certain 2024 trailers with defective Goodride ST 200 tires. Please see the recall report for a complete list of trailer models. The sidewall of the tires may experience bubbling and separate, causing a loss of tire pressure. As such, these trailers fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires-Other Than Passenger Cars."

Remedy as filed

Dealers will inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 2024. Owners may contact Big Tex Trailer customer service at 1-800-594-5637.

NHTSA lists about 5,746 potentially affected units for this campaign.

Showing the 3 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.

Score

Score built from published facts, based on 5 of 5 categories. Grades are calculated from the facts shown, using the published method. They are not a safety rating. Method · Report an error

PJ Trailers

CategoriesUtilityDumpEquipmentCar haulerGooseneck and flatbed
Parent companyAmerican Trailer World (ATW)
Founded1991
HeadquartersSumner, TX source
PlantsNot yet verified
How it sellsSold through dealers
Frame materialSteel on all 31 models read
Models tracked here31
AxlesDexter (car hauler and equipment guide)
Warranty3 year frame, 1 year limited source
WebsiteOfficial site

Typical prices by type

TypeTypical newTypical used
Utility$2,850 to $5,800
median $4,150
74 listings, updated October 2026
$2,450 to $6,750
median $3,600
8 listings, updated October 2026
Dump$9,050 to $14,250
median $12,000
108 listings, updated October 2026
$10,600 to $14,000
median $12,700
6 listings, updated October 2026
Equipment$6,500 to $12,100
median $9,600
53 listings, updated October 2026
$5,750 to $11,900
median $9,700
14 listings, updated October 2026
Car hauler$4,550 to $8,500
median $7,350
18 listings, updated October 2026
Not enough listings yet
Gooseneck and flatbed$9,750 to $21,450
median $14,450
46 listings, updated October 2026
$5,950 to $13,000
median $9,400
20 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.

Recalls

8 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA naming PJ trailers, received 2011 to 2024. 3 were received in the last five years.

Most recent recalls

November 6, 2024, NHTSA campaign 24V837000

Maker named by NHTSA

PJ Trailers

Summary as filed with NHTSA by the maker

PJ Trailers is recalling certain 2024-2025 LD trailers. The air ride suspension brake axles may be installed incorrectly, resulting in reduced braking ability.

Remedy as filed

PJ Trailers will inspect and replace the axles as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 26, 2024. Owners may contact PJ Trailers customer service at 1-903-669-0228.

NHTSA lists about 43 potentially affected units for this campaign.
December 18, 2023, NHTSA campaign 23V857000

Maker named by NHTSA

PJ Trailers

Summary as filed with NHTSA by the maker

PJ Trailers is recalling certain 2024 B5, B6, B8, C8, CC, CE, D3, D5, D8, DD, DG, DL, DM, DR, DT, F8, FD, FY, L6, LD, LS, LX, LY, P8, PL, T1, T6, T7, T8, T9, TF, and TJ trailers. The sidewall of the tires may experience bubbling and separate, causing loss of tire pressure. As such, these trailers fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires-Other Than Passenger Cars."

Remedy as filed

Dealers will inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 08, 2024. Owners may contact PJ Trailers customer service at 1-866-752-8781.

NHTSA lists about 4,267 potentially affected units for this campaign.
May 4, 2023, NHTSA campaign 23V319000

Maker named by NHTSA

PJ Trailers

Summary as filed with NHTSA by the maker

PJ Trailers is recalling certain 2022-2024 LD, LY, LX, LS, CC, DD, TJ, and TS trailers equipped with a Demco EZ Latch Gooseneck Coupler. The coupler mounting bolts may loosen and cause the coupler to separate from the inner tube.

Remedy as filed

Dealers will replace the couplers, free of charge. Owner notification letter were mailed June 15, 2023. Owners may contact PJ Trailers customer service at 1-866-752-8781.

NHTSA lists about 4,905 potentially affected units for this campaign.

Showing the 3 most recent of 8 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.

Score

Score built from published facts, based on 5 of 5 categories. Grades are calculated from the facts shown, using the published method. They are not a safety rating. Method · Report an error

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