Question 1

What is a bumper pull livestock trailer?

Accepted Answer

A bumper pull livestock trailer hitches to a standard 2-5/16" ball on a receiver behind the truck rather than in the bed. It is the simplest and cheapest way to haul a few head, and it works with trucks and SUVs that have no gooseneck hitch.

Question 2

How much is a bumper pull livestock trailer?

Accepted Answer

Ours start at $5,500 for a 5x14 stock combo and run to about $10,300 for a 6x16 three-horse unit. Most 5x12 to 6x16 livestock models sit between $5,500 and $8,900, with free nationwide delivery included.

Question 3

How many cattle fit in a bumper pull trailer?

Accepted Answer

About 4–6 head in a 12–14ft and 6–8 head in a 16ft, based on 1,200 lb mature cattle. Beyond that you are past what most bumper pull GVWRs and half-ton trucks can legally carry — that is where a gooseneck starts.

Question 4

Can a half-ton truck pull one?

Accepted Answer

Usually yes for 12–16ft units, provided you stay under your truck's tow rating, payload and tongue weight limits. Tongue weight typically runs 10–15% of the loaded trailer, and a weight-distributing hitch helps on the longer models.

Question 5

What GVWR do bumper pull livestock trailers have?

Accepted Answer

Most are 7,000 lb or 10,000 lb GVWR on tandem axles with electric brakes on both axles and a breakaway kit. Each listing publishes that unit's exact GVWR, curb weight and resulting payload.

Question 6

Do I need a brake controller?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every trailer we sell has electric brakes on all axles, which require an in-cab brake controller and a 7-way plug. Most late-model trucks are factory-equipped; aftermarket controllers are inexpensive on those that are not.

Question 7

Bumper pull or gooseneck?

Accepted Answer

Bumper pull for short pasture and sale barn runs with a handful of head, lower cost and easier storage. Gooseneck once you regularly haul 10+ head or want highway stability with a shifting live load.

Question 8

How quickly can one be delivered?

Accepted Answer

In-stock bumper pull trailers typically arrive in 7–10 business days with free nationwide delivery, complete with title or MSO, VIN documentation and the spec sheet.

Bumper Pull Livestock Trailers — 12ft to 16ft