Tow With a Laredo · Equine
Tow Your Horses with Confidence. Tow with a Laredo.
The best truck to tow a horse trailer is one that’s built for live cargo, not just rated for weight.
When you’re hauling to the NFR or pulling through the gates at Cheyenne Frontier Days, you aren’t just moving weight—you’re moving your livelihood, your legacy, and your family.
Nationwide USA delivery · Commercial finance · In-person inspection appointments · Exclusive online Laredo dealer
Built from the ground up in Weatherford, Texas—the cutting horse capital of the world—Laredo Truck Conversions were born inside the equine industry. We know what it takes to get from the ranch to the world stage safely, comfortably, and in style. Whether you’re pulling a lightweight Cimarron runabout or a massive custom Bloomer with full living quarters, there is a Laredo hauler built specifically to match your rig.
Why Equine Buyers Choose Laredo
Laredo Truck Conversions was founded in 1998 in Weatherford, Texas — the cutting horse capital of the world. The company was built inside the equine industry, for the people parked beside them at every rodeo, futurity, and barrel race. Twenty-five-plus years on, Laredo is still one of the most respected names in heavy-duty conversions in the country, and equine buyers are still the core customer.
Towing live animals isn’t the same as towing a boat or a camper. Horses brace, shift, and react — which is why towing experts consistently advise staying below 70–75% of a truck’s maximum tow rating when hauling live cargo. That’s the gap a Laredo closes. Reinforced frames, true commercial dually rear ends on the heavier builds, real diesel torque, and interiors built to handle muddy boots and a long week on the road.
The Golden Rule of Hauling Live Cargo
When towing standard cargo, maxing out your truck’s tow rating is just a matter of physics. But hauling live, shifting weight across the country is an entirely different game.
Equine Hauling Expert Tip: Industry experts and seasoned haulers recommend staying below 70% to 75% of your truck’s maximum tow rating when hauling horses. This leaves crucial breathing room for the unpredictable shifting of live animals, sudden braking, and steep mountain grades, keeping both you and your horses safe.
Don’t buy a truck based on a factory spec sheet. Buy the truck built for the reality of the road.
The Professional Rodeo & PBR Competitor
You practically live on the road between Houston and Vegas. You’re pulling a heavy Platinum Coach or a custom Bloomer, which means you’re dealing with massive pin weights before you even load the horses, tack, and full water tanks. The Laredo F-450 or Ram 3500 Dually is built for this exact lifestyle. With a wider front track on the F-450 for navigating cramped fairgrounds and the legendary Cummins torque in the Ram, these dual-rear-wheel haulers provide the absolute stability you need when crosswinds hit you on the interstate.
Recommended Chassis: Laredo Ford F-450 or Chevy 3500 Dually
The Quarter Horse & Show Circuit Champion
Recommended Chassis: Laredo Ford F-450 or Chevy 3500 Dually
Whether you’re headed to the Quarter Horse Congress or the Houston Livestock Show, transporting elite stock requires a tow vehicle that prioritizes a smooth ride just as much as raw power.
The Laredo Chevy 3500 Dually pairs perfectly with a custom Laredo interior to offer a ride that feels more like a luxury SUV than a heavy-duty hauler. Paired with a Laredo hauler bed, you get unparalleled visibility and clearance when hooking up your gooseneck, ensuring you arrive at the showgrounds refreshed and ready to compete.
The Weekend Competitor & Private Rancher
If you’re running a smaller gooseneck or bumper pull to regional events or weekend trail rides, you need a daily driver that seamlessly transitions into a premium workhorse. A Laredo F-350 or Ram 3500 gives you the luxury and ride quality you want for daily ranch operations, with the uncompromising power required to safely pull your livestock. You get custom Laredo leather interiors and upgraded suspensions, making the drive just as enjoyable as the ride.
Recommended Chassis: Laredo Ford F-450 or Ram 3500
The Professional Yard & Multi-Rig Operation
Recommended Chassis: Laredo Freightliner M2-112
When hauling horses is your business, you need commercial-grade equipment. Professional breeders, trainers, and transport operations pulling massive head-to-head trailers need the undisputed king of the Laredo lineup: the Freightliner M2-112. This is a true medium-duty truck designed for millions of miles. With an air-ride cab, air-ride suspension, and massive braking power, the M2-112 masters any load you put behind it.
(Note: Depending on your state and exact Gross Combined Weight Rating, a CDL may be required for this setup. Our team can help you navigate the requirements.)
A Dealership That Knows Your Community
Equine professionals are relationship-driven and community-loyal. So are we. As the exclusive online dealer for new Laredo Truck Conversions, Premium & Exotic provides a concierge buying experience that matches the quality of the trucks we sell.
- Nationwide USA Delivery: We deliver your new Laredo directly to your ranch, training facility, or even a showground.
- VIP Buying Experience: Skip the traditional dealership hassle. Handle everything over the phone with an expert who knows the difference between a Bloomer and a bumper pull.
- Commercial Finance: We offer tailored, high-level financing solutions for breeding operations, ranches, and LLCs.
- In-Person Inspections: Prefer to see it first? Schedule a private, VIP viewing appointment at our facility.
Your horses deserve a safe ride, and you deserve a truck that keeps up with your lifestyle.
Additional Services & Information
Finance Options
Competitive rates and flexible terms for your purchase.
Service History
The Premium Advantage, 100+ point maintenance inspection.
Total 360
Comprehensive coverage for peace of mind on the road.
Laredo equine towing frequently asked questions
The best truck to tow a horse trailer is one rated well above your loaded trailer weight, with a heavy-duty diesel, dually rear wheels for larger trailers, and a chassis built for live cargo. For most equine buyers, that means a Ford F-350 or Ram 3500 for 1–2 horses, an F-450 or 3500 dually for living quarters trailers, and a Freightliner M2-112 for 5+ horse semi-style trailers. Laredo conversions are built on each of these chassis.
Yes. Laredo trucks are routinely paired with Bloomer, Platinum Coach, Lakota, Exiss, Cimarron, and Sundowner living quarters trailers. The Ford F-450 Laredo and Ram 3500 Dually Laredo handle 3- and 4-horse living quarters trailers comfortably, while the Freightliner M2-112 Laredo is built for the largest semi-style equine trailers on the market.
For most Laredo pickup-chassis builds (F-350, F-450, Ram 3500, Chevy 3500) used for personal equine hauling, you do not need a CDL. CDL requirements vary by state and depend on combined gross vehicle weight rating (GCWR), commercial use, and trailer weight — typically triggered above 26,001 lbs GCWR or when the truck is used commercially. The Freightliner M2-112 Laredo can be driven under non-CDL exemptions in most states for personal use, but commercial use will usually require a CDL.
A Ford F-450 Laredo conversion retains the factory F-450’s heavy-duty towing capacity — well over 30,000 lbs gooseneck towing in current model years — and pairs it with a Laredo chassis package built for stability under live cargo. That makes the F-450 Laredo the most common choice for 4-horse living quarters trailers and large stock trailers across the equine market.
Laredo trucks are popular in the horse industry because the company was founded in 1998 in Weatherford, Texas — the cutting horse capital of the world — and built for equine buyers from day one. The conversions are designed around real-world hauling needs: dually stability, heavy-duty interiors that survive a working week, custom storage, and a finish that holds up at the highest level of competition.
Yes. Premium & Exotic is the exclusive online dealer for new Laredo trucks and delivers nationwide across the United States. We also offer commercial finance, in-person inspection appointments before purchase, and a full VIP buying experience — designed for buyers who can’t make it to the lot in person.
Marine Performance & Yacht
Long-distance interstate runs down to Florida or Havasu with a 40-foot, triple-axle boat trailer ask a different question of a truck.
Motorsport & Race Trailer
Enclosed gooseneck race trailers, multi-car stackers, and sprint car rigs demand more than what a factory bed can offer.
Equine & Livestock Industry
Laredo’s roots are in the horse industry, and that heritage shows. Built in the cutting horse capital of the world, Texas.
Luxury RV & 5th Wheel Towers
When your trailer is also your home, the journey should be just as luxurious as the destination.
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