Hello all, looking for some information on towing capacity.

I have an 85 C10, with a 305 V8, four barrel carb, automatic transmission, I think 5 speed.

The Truck belonged to my grandfather, he bought it new, and is completely stock with no mods.

The trailer I want to haul is my welding rig, a 12ft long cargo type trailer that weighs 2k pounds empty, and probably closer to 5k fully loaded. It is not a tall trailer so very little wind sail effect.

My question is will I be able to tow this with my truck? Is there any one out there who regularly hauls with a 305? everything I can find online seems to view it as a fairly weak motor not good for much. What do ya’ll think?

Any and all thoughts, opinions, or suggestions are greatly appreciated.

 

1985-Chevrolet-Recreation-Guide.pdf (xr793.com)