will a I6 be able to tow 5-6k without strain?

i'm talking about city and highway speeds?

i need a rig to tow my yota to the mudhole and back without problems...

 

I would think you'll be fine. Might want to think twice about taking it cross country...but to the mudhole and back I wouldn't worry about it.

 

I don't think it's a question of "can you tow it", it's more of a question, can you stop it?

 

ok so will a I6 f150 stop 5-6k?

or

will a I6 f250 stop 5-6k?

 

never seen a 250 with a 6 banger. i think an 150 is rated near that towing weight (i might be super wrong)

what year is the truck in question?

 

96 was the last year the I6 came in the 150 and i'm not sure what year they stoped with the 250.... my father had a 80's 250 with a I6...

the reason i kinda wanna stay with a I6:

1.gas prices
2.I6's are work horses
3.gas prices

 

with a frame mounted hitch it wont be a issue. if its a bumper mounted ball dont even attempt it.

 

96 should be good for around 7500lbs with a frame mounted hitch according to the spec sheet

 

i think it will work....

based of a 1993
Fuel Economy (city / hwy): Rear-Wheel Drive

4.9L 145 hp I6
4-Speed Automatic Overdrive 15 / 20 mpg
4-Speed Manual Overdrive 15 / 20 mpg
5-Speed Manual Overdrive 15 / 20 mpg

4.9L 145 hp I6
Horsepower 145
Torque (lb-ft) 265
Valves/Valve Configuration No data
Displacement (cc) 4917
Bore X Stroke (in.) 4.00 X 3.98
Compression Ratio 8.8:1
Fuel Type/System No data/MPFI


http://repository.carsite.com/index.cfm?page=4&INVENTORY_ID=1224142 shows:
Base Number of Cylinders: 6
Horsepower: 145 hp
Max Horsepower: 3400 rpm Torque: 265 ft-lbs.
Max Torque: 2000 rpm Maximum Towing Capacity: 7500.00 lbs.
Drive Type: RWD Turning Circle: 44.50 ft.

 

It might work. It should. Its a ford!