How powerful are the 223s

Hey everyone

I have a 62 F350 with a 223 and a 4 speed, I would like to get a gooseneck trailer and pull around my tractor to shows and plow days. The tractor weighs 7000lbs, is that too much of a load for the truck and would the engine handle it?
PS The furthest I'd pull it is maybe 50 miles
 
In my opion if the 223 is in good condistion and the rear axel gearing of your F350 is orginal for the 223 & 4 speed combo than yes it could handle pulling that load. It won't be fast but the 223 has plenty of Torque to handle the job. Good luck on your project. :nod:
 
Thanks, all the trucks I have owned have been straight sixes ( don't mind the old Chevy rusting away in the barn, we don't talk about that) and I've hauled a lot with them so I figured the 223 should be up to the task. I learned real quick I6s don't get in a hurry for no one haha
 
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