I have a 2009 2500 Duramax DieselHD truck and am trying to determine how large of a horse trailer I can safely pull. I live in SC so the ground is reasonably flat. We would occasionally travel out of state but not often. I am looking to purchase a 4 or 6 horse horse trailer. This truck is by far the best I have ever owned but I am concerned about it pulling a full 6 horse trailer without being a 3500 and/or a dually.
Any advice, experiences and opinions would be appreciated! Thanks!
buildingup
10-30-2011, 11:38 AM
Going to have living quarters int the trailer or strictly 4-6 horse trailer with tack room?
The 6horses horse trailer would not have a tack room. The 4 horse trailer I am looking at does have a tack room. Thanks for the input!
Charlie B
10-30-2011, 08:13 PM
A lot depends on what type of hitch, bumper pull, goose neck. The D-max has plenty of power to pull 6 horses and a trailer but what does a 4 or 6 horse trailer weight and what does the average horse weight in at. The total weight would give readers here a better idea on how to advise you. good luck===charlie
dieselsmoker14
10-30-2011, 08:20 PM
you should be safe with either trailer, it should be an aluminum trailer so they arent too heavy. 6 horses will weigh roughly 9k if they are very large and the trailer will weigh between 6k and 9k, your truck should be rated between 12500 bumper and 17000 gooseneck
buildingup
10-31-2011, 07:49 AM
If your not going to be having living quarters on the trailer you will be fine on weights. My GF father use to pull a 6 horse goose neck with tack room up front with his half ton without any issues. They did this for about 5 or 6 years.
01Duramax6spd
10-31-2011, 09:19 AM
Either trailer will be fine. We've been pulling stock trailers since the 80's that hold 10 or 12 cows with a 3/4ton. Not a problem at all.
oldbrownsierra
10-31-2011, 11:10 AM
Either trailer will be fine. We've been pulling stock trailers since the 80's that hold 10 or 12 cows with a 3/4ton. Not a problem at all.
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Just remember that horses are a 'live load' and that you need to be gentle with them. There has been a shocking increase in the number of cattle injuries during transport in our area, as guys have more pulling and stopping power with new high HP diesels.