The General Motors 6.2 as used in the M1008 only has the horsepower and torque-curve of a 305 gas engine. It would be an awful choice for pulling a 10,000- 14,000 lb. trailer unless it's only on flat roads.
6.2s weren't bad engines. Main problem is, GM origially designed them as power-equivalents to the 305 gassers, NOT the 350 gassers. Many people have too high expectations for the engines. And, put a turbo on a 6.2, it will perform like a 350 gas engine, but usually won't last as long without some modifications.
If you want to pull a trailer as described, the light-duty NV3500 5 speed is too light.
To be reliable, you'd need a NV4500. Or, just use the origial cast-iron four speed (with non-synchro granny low), and stick a Ranger gear splitter in front of it.
A 6.2 diesel 3/4 ton truck with 4.10 gears and no OD is going to get around 17 MPG on the highway empty, at best. With .7 OD around 19 MPG. Any carbed gasser is going to be worse.
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