81 D50 2.6l Towing capacity?

Hey guys,

I'm just getting this guy running again with a weber Carb. I need to tow a trailer with an ATV and 2 bikes, total weight shoul dbe around 1700lbs.

Anyone know the towing capacity of a stock 81 2.6L 2wd D50?

Nobody has a clue?

My guess is 1000 standard and 2000 MAX, can anyone confirm?

I read that towing capacity with a 2.6L and 4x4 is 1200 so I would say no.

U should be ok towing, alot of torque in engine and that weight is rolling weight

Not sure about actual numbers but I have an old 73 volvo and the factory manual had a section about towing. It's towing capacity was also about 1000lbs with front discs and rear drums. If it was equipped with rear discs the capacity went up to 1500lbs and if it had trailer brakes it went up to 2000lbs.

So if that logic applies here it would seem that a large part of the towing is what the truck can safely stop.

My truck came with an upgraded bumper that has a connection for a trailer with a braking system and they told me they were towing more than half a ton with it. Didn't get exact numbers and that's just talk from the previous owner.