fordmedic48

Looks like I'll be close. Wish I could afford a heavier truck.

painthorseowner

A gooseneck trailer will pull with better stability, in other words, it won't have as much tendency to sway side to side going down the road. You will definitely need a brake box either way. I have had horses for 30 years, been pulling them down the road for 18 of those years. I'd much rather have the gooseneck if it's an option. They are also(gooseneck) easier to maneuver when you need to park, back into a spot, or make turns.
good luck!

fordmedic48

Have you pulled with a 150 or heavier truck, thank you

painthorseowner

Yes, I've pulled with half ton, 3/4 ton, and 1 ton trucks. All handle differently, sure, but the biggest issue with a heavy load, in my humble opinion, is braking. Hence the definite need for a brake box.

fordmedic48

Thank you, I will definitely add a brake box to my truck

jferg92

Do you think a 4500 gooseneck would be a better choice than a 3000lb bumper pull with a antisway bars? As long as the driver uses common sense, i think the weight issue trumps the handling issue when towing with a 4.6/3.55.

Hunttman01

My grandpa has a 4.6 and it pulls more than It's fair share.



One of her lightest loads. We also pull an old gooseneck stock trailer (with two 2000+ lb bulls)


Of course I should mention he had to replace the tranny at 160k...

fordmedic48

What year is your grandpas truck? My truck hasn't really worked yet and I think it needs a new transmission

Hunttman01

04

wintersucks

A gooseneck is a lot quicker and easier than dealing with setting up a wd hitch for the load. To do it right you would have to set it up multiple times for loaded unloaded, or moving cattle around like we do using one would mean changing setting multiple times a day. If money allows, find a short gooseneck.