How Much Does a Two-Horse Trailer with Two Horses Weigh?
Ready to tow, a two-horse trailer with two horses usually weighs 5,000 to 6,800 lbs, including the trailer.
A two-horse bumper-pull trailer (Featherlite lists 3,140 to 3,580 lbs for its Model 9400 two-horse; steel and smaller trailers run lighter) plus two horses at about 1,130 to 1,300 lbs each (University of Minnesota averages for stock, saddle, and warmblood types) and 150 to 400 lbs of tack, hay, and water.
Tongue weight: about 590 to 885 lbs. Hitch: standard bumper-pull (receiver hitch).
Real examples
| Example | Published weight | What that weight includes |
|---|---|---|
| Featherlite Model 9400 two-horse bumper pull | 3,140 lbs | trailer weight, lightest 2-horse configuration (others listed at 3,320 and 3,580 lbs) |
| Average adult stock-type horse (one horse) | 1,133 lbs | average body weight from University of Minnesota study |
Published weights are usually dry, before fuel, water, batteries, and gear. Weigh your rig at a truck stop scale to know for sure.
Can your vehicle tow a two-horse trailer with two horses?
Which vehicles can tow a two-horse trailer with two horses?
9 of 16 vehicles we cover can tow a typical two-horse trailer with two horses at 5,900 lbs, using each one's best-case current rating.
| Vehicle | Max towing | Can it tow it? |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ford F-150 | 13,500 lbs | Yes |
| 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 13,300 lbs | Yes |
| 2026 Toyota Tundra | 12,000 lbs | Yes |
| 2026 Ram 1500 | 11,610 lbs | Yes |
| 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe | 8,400 lbs | Yes |
| 2026 Ford Ranger | 7,500 lbs | Yes |
| 2026 Toyota Tacoma | 6,500 lbs | Close to limit |
| 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 6,200 lbs | Close to limit |
| 2026 Toyota 4Runner | 6,000 lbs | Close to limit |
| 2025 Kia Telluride | 5,500 lbs | No |
| 2026 Ford Explorer | 5,000 lbs | No |
| 2026 Honda Pilot | 5,000 lbs | No |
| 2026 Hyundai Palisade | 5,000 lbs | No |
| 2026 Toyota Highlander | 5,000 lbs | No |
| 2026 Ford Bronco | 4,500 lbs | No |
| 2026 Subaru Outback | 3,500 lbs | No |
Common questions
How much does a two-horse trailer with two horses weigh?
Loaded and on its trailer, a two-horse trailer with two horses typically weighs 5,000 to 6,800 lbs. A two-horse bumper-pull trailer (Featherlite lists 3,140 to 3,580 lbs for its Model 9400 two-horse; steel and smaller trailers run lighter) plus two horses at about 1,130 to 1,300 lbs each (University of Minnesota averages for stock, saddle, and warmblood types) and 150 to 400 lbs of tack, hay, and water.
What's the tongue weight of a two-horse trailer with two horses?
Plan on 10% to 15% of the loaded weight, about 590 to 885 lbs at a typical 5,900 lbs.
What size vehicle do I need to tow a two-horse trailer with two horses?
Look for a towing rating of at least 8,500 lbs so a heavier two-horse trailer with two horses still sits under 80% of the rating.
Sources
- Model 9400 Trailers (Featherlite Trailers)
- Estimating horse bodyweight (University of Minnesota Extension)
- GMC Yukon owner's manual, Weight of the Trailer Tongue (10 to 15 percent) (General Motors (hosted by ManualsLib))