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2020 Jeep Gladiator towing capacity

Max tow rating

4,500lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 3,600 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
4,500 lb
80% rule
Up to 3,600 lb
Margin
900 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
III, up to 8,000 lb
Share of curb weight
71% of 5,050 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 11-15 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 3,600 lbRating: 4,500 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 3,600 lb, 80% of the rating. Orange: lighter ones fit. Grey: too heavy.

What it can pull

Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.

Max tow rating
4,500 lb
80% of the rating
3,600 lb
Hitch class at max
III, up to 8,000 lb
What it can pull at 3,600 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbYes
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbYes
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbSome, up to 3,600 lb
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbSome, up to 3,600 lb
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbNo
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbNo
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbNo
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 4,500 lb: Mojave 4x4, $43,875.

2020 Jeep Gladiator tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
Mojave 4x43.6L 6cyl4WD4,500 lb1,192 lb6,140 lb5,050 lb$43,875
Rubicon 4x43.6L 6cyl4WD4,500 lb1,200 lb6,250 lb5,050 lb$43,875
Launch Edition 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD4,500 lb1,200 lb6,250 lb5,050 lb$54,845
Sport 4x43.6L 6cyl4WD4,000 lb1,600 lb6,250 lb4,650 lb$33,545
Sport S 4x43.6L 6cyl4WD4,000 lb1,600 lb6,250 lb4,650 lb$33,545
Overland 4x43.6L 6cyl4WD4,000 lb1,140 lb5,800 lb4,720 lb$40,395
Altitude 4x43.6L 6cyl4WD4,000 lb to 4,500 lb1,600 lb6,250 lb4,650 lb$33,545
North Edition 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD4,000 lb to 6,000 lb1,140 lb5,800 lb4,720 lb$40,395

No rating listed: 7 trims.

Max rating by year

02,0004,0006,0008,000202020212022202320242025
Highest rating each year, 2020 to 2025. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2021: 4,500 lb to 6,000 lb.
  • Changed in 2023: 6,000 lb to 7,650 lb.
  • Changed in 2024: 7,650 lb to 7,700 lb.
  • Changed in 2025: 7,700 lb to 7,000 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2020 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
GMC Sierra 150011,300 lbSLE Double Cab RWD$38,000
Nissan Titan10,880 lbXD S Crew Cab 4WD$44,580
Toyota Tundra10,200 lbSR Double Cab RWD$33,575
Ford F-1509,300 lbRaptor 4WD SuperCab 5.5' Box$53,455
Honda Ridgeline5,000 lbSport AWD$36,140
Jeep Gladiator (this car)4,500 lbMojave 4x4$43,875
Jeep Wrangler3,500 lbUnlimited Sport 4WD$31,795

Lists by trailer weight

Other models rated for these weights.

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

How values are checked