Question 1

What is a gooseneck livestock trailer?

Accepted Answer

A gooseneck livestock trailer hitches to a ball mounted in the truck bed rather than behind the bumper, putting the pin weight directly over the rear axle. That geometry lets it carry far more weight and track straighter at highway speed with live load shifting behind you.

Question 2

How much is a gooseneck livestock trailer?

Accepted Answer

Our gooseneck livestock trailers start at $14,000 for a 24ft steel stock combo and run to about $40,650 for a 20ft all-aluminum EBY Maverick. Steel 28ft and 32ft units land between $28,000 and $30,250. Delivery is free nationwide.

Question 3

How many cattle does a gooseneck hold?

Accepted Answer

About 10–12 head in a 24ft, 12–14 in a 28ft and 14–16 in a 32ft with 1,200 lb mature cattle. Aluminum units carry slightly more because they weigh less, leaving more payload under the same GVWR.

Question 4

What truck do I need to pull a gooseneck?

Accepted Answer

A three-quarter-ton for most 24ft units and a one-ton for loaded 28–32ft goosenecks. Check your truck's GCWR, rear axle rating and bed rating — pin weight typically runs 15–25% of the loaded trailer weight.

Question 5

Do I need a gooseneck hitch installed?

Accepted Answer

Yes, an under-bed or over-bed gooseneck ball rated for the trailer's pin weight, plus a 7-way trailer plug and an in-cab brake controller. Many trucks come prepped from the factory; installation is straightforward on those that are not.

Question 6

Aluminum or steel gooseneck?

Accepted Answer

An aluminum gooseneck saves roughly 1,000–1,500 lb of tare weight and will not rust, so more of your GVWR goes to livestock. Steel costs less up front and is easy to repair with a welder — which is why both stay in our inventory.

Question 7

What comes standard on these goosenecks?

Accepted Answer

Electric brakes on all axles with a breakaway kit, DOT LED lighting, full-width rear gate with slider, center cut gate, slatted sides and a front tack or dress area on the combo models. Every listing shows that unit's exact configuration.

Question 8

How is a gooseneck trailer delivered?

Accepted Answer

Free nationwide delivery is included — towed by a rated tow vehicle or hauled on a flatbed or step-deck, normally within 7–10 business days on in-stock units, with title or MSO and VIN paperwork.

Gooseneck Livestock Trailers — 20ft to 32ft