Ram 3500: The King of Gooseneck Towing

When it comes to gooseneck towing, few trucks compare to the Ram 3500. With the 6.7L Cummins diesel, a Ram 3500 dually can tow up to 37,090 lbs on a gooseneck — making it one of the highest-rated 1-ton trucks ever built. Whether you’re hauling cattle, heavy equipment, or a loaded flatbed, the Ram 3500 is the go-to truck in Texas.

Ram 3500 Towing Capacity by Configuration

  • 6.7L Cummins Diesel, Dually, Gooseneck: Up to 37,090 lbs
  • 6.7L Cummins Diesel, SRW, Gooseneck: Up to 31,210 lbs
  • 6.7L Cummins Diesel, Dually, 5th Wheel: Up to 35,100 lbs
  • 6.4L HEMI Gas, Dually, Gooseneck: Up to 23,000 lbs
  • Bumper Pull (all engines): Up to 18,210–20,000 lbs

These are manufacturer-rated maximums. Always verify from your specific truck’s door jamb sticker and never exceed GCWR.

Gooseneck vs Bumper Pull for Ram 3500

Most Ram 3500 owners hauling serious loads choose gooseneck over bumper pull — here’s why:

  • Higher weight capacity: Gooseneck distributes weight into the truck bed (rear axle), enabling much higher total ratings
  • Better stability: The coupling point is centered over or slightly forward of the rear axle, reducing sway
  • Longer trailer options: 30–40 ft gooseneck trailers are common for cattle, equipment, and flatbed applications
  • More common in ag/ranch/oilfield Texas work: Most commercial operations in South Texas use gooseneck

Best Gooseneck Trailers for Ram 3500

  • Gooseneck Flatbed Trailers: 30–40 ft flatbed goosenecks rated at 20,000–25,000 lb payload are excellent for pipe hauling, oilfield work, construction material, and farm use.
  • Gooseneck Livestock Trailers: Our STAR brand galvanized cattle trailers are built in-house in Texas — made for South Texas conditions. Calico and W-W also make high-quality gooseneck livestock trailers.
  • Gooseneck Equipment Trailers: 24–35 ft gooseneck equipment trailers in the 20,000–25,000 lb GVWR range handle excavators, dozers, skid steers, and heavy farm equipment comfortably.

Tongue Weight and Pin Weight

For gooseneck trailers, the “tongue weight” is called pin weight — the downward force the gooseneck coupler puts on the hitch ball in the truck bed. This must stay within the Ram 3500’s payload capacity. A Ram 3500 dually diesel typically has 3,500–4,300 lbs of payload. With a loaded gooseneck, the pin weight can eat up most of that budget.

Gooseneck Hitch Setup

  • Use an OEM or aftermarket 2-5/16″ gooseneck hitch ball mounted in the truck bed
  • Add safety chains through the truck bed — never skip these
  • Ram 3500 comes with integrated trailer brake controller — pair with trailer’s electric brakes
  • Consider an air-ride or sliding gooseneck for longer trailers and tighter turns

Shop Gooseneck Trailers at Trailer Place

Trailer Place in Wharton, TX stocks gooseneck livestock trailers, flatbed goosenecks, and heavy equipment gooseneck trailers. We build STAR brand galvanized cattle trailers in-house — ideal for the South Texas ranching community. If you’ve got a Ram 3500 and need a gooseneck, we’re your dealer.

Call (979) 532-1486 or come see us at 2507 County Rd 231, Wharton, TX 77488. Financing available. Nationwide shipping.