Yep...sure can...
It will handle up to its rated capacity...why would it not?
TFL had a 2.7 ECO pull the Ike gauntlet at one of their fastest times ever with about 7,000 lbs.
I suspect that this little Eco will be one great towing motor.
I would not be afraid to pull the 2.7 right up to its GCVWR...I am close with my van when loaded for camping...my little N/A 3.6 pulls and handles like a champ.
I don't understand this aversion to approach GCVWR...it's really okay
Thanks!
Jeremiah