What can the 2021 Jeep Gladiator tow?
Yes, up to
6,000 lb
- Trailer types that fit
- 10 of 26
- 80% of the rating
- 4,800 lb
- Owner margin, not a maker limit
- Top trim
- High Altitude 4x4
Fit: 80% of the rating or less, and payload when listed.
Trailer check
Yes. 1,291 lb under the rating.
- Trailer
- Bowrider on trailer, 18-22 ft: 4,709 lb loaded.
- Tow rating
- 6,000 lb. 78% used.
- Tongue weight
- 589 lb
- Payload
- 889 lb of 1,102 lb with people and cargo.
Shown: the heaviest trailer type that fits the top trim.
The tow rating as a picture
Checks
Source marks: one sourcemodel-level or estimate
| Check | Numbers |
|---|---|
| Tow rating Pass | 4,709 lb loaded. Rating 6,000 lb. 78% of the rating. Margin 1,291 lb. |
| 80% of the rating Pass | Up to 4,800 lb. A common owner margin, not a maker limit. |
| Payload Pass | Tongue weight 589 lb + people 300 lb + cargo 0 lb = 889 lb. Payload 1,102 lb. Left 213 lb. |
| Hitch needed Info | Class III, up to 8,000 lb. |
| Frontal area Not known | Maker guides also limit trailer frontal area. Check your towing guide. |
People: 2 at 150 lb each. Trim: High Altitude 4x4.
Every trim
Yes: 1 trim. No: 14 trims.
| Trim | Tow rating | Share of rating | Payload | Payload left | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Altitude 4x4 | 6,000 lb | 78% | 1,102 lb | 213 lb | Yes |
| 80th Anniversary 4x4 | 4,500 lb | 105% | 1,109 lb | 220 lb | No: rating |
| Mojave 4x4 | 4,500 lb | 105% | 1,200 lb | 311 lb | No: rating |
| Rubicon 4x4 | 4,500 lb | 105% | 1,200 lb | 311 lb | No: rating |
| 80th Edition 5 ft 4WD | 4,500 lb | 105% | 1,105 lb | 216 lb | No: rating |
| Sport 4x4 | 4,000 lb | 118% | 1,150 lb | 261 lb | No: rating |
| Willys 4x4 | 4,000 lb | 118% | 1,150 lb | 261 lb | No: rating |
| Freedom 4x4 | 4,000 lb | 118% | 1,149 lb | 260 lb | No: rating |
| Sport S 4x4 | 4,000 lb | 118% | 1,150 lb | 261 lb | No: rating |
| Texas Trail 4x4 | 4,000 lb | 118% | 1,149 lb | 260 lb | No: rating |
| Willys Sport 4x4 | 4,000 lb | 118% | 1,150 lb | 261 lb | No: rating |
| California Edition 4x4 | 4,000 lb | 118% | 1,150 lb | 261 lb | No: rating |
| Overland 4x4 | 4,000 lb | 118% | 1,140 lb | 251 lb | No: rating |
| Freedom Edition 5 ft 4WD | 4,000 lb | 118% | 1,700 lb | 811 lb | No: rating |
| Texas Trail Edition 5 ft 4WD | 4,000 lb | 118% | 1,700 lb | 811 lb | No: rating |
Sources for this check
- J.D. Power: trailer specs
- Boats.com: trailer specs
- Boat Trader: trailer specs
- SAE J2807 assumes 150 lb for driver and passenger (Jalopnik, 2014-06-19)
Trailer table checked 2026-10-11. This weight was not confirmed on the maker page. Dry weight plus 15% for gear, an assumption.
What this cannot tell you
Typical weights for the class. Check your trailer's sticker.
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ