2020 Jeep Wrangler towing capacity
Max tow rating
3,500lb
- Unlimited Sport 4WD, 3.6L 6cyl.
- Base trim: 2,000 lb.
- Rank 70 of 120 SUVs (2020).
Trailer check
Yes. 2,800 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 3,500 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 2,800 lb
- Margin
- 700 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- II, up to 3,500 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 67% of 4,196 lb
Within the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 12-16 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 3,500 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 2,800 lb
- Hitch class at max
- II, up to 3,500 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 2,800 lb |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 2,800 lb |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Some, up to 2,800 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | No |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 3,500 lb: Unlimited Sport 4WD, $31,795.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlimited Sport 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,000 lb to 1,133 lb | 5,300 lb | 4,196 lb | $31,795 |
| Unlimited Sport Altitude 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,133 lb | 5,300 lb | 4,196 lb | $31,795 |
| Unlimited Sahara 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 880 lb to 1,238 lb | 5,500 lb | 4,263 lb | $38,645 |
| Unlimited Sahara High Altitude 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,094 lb | 5,500 lb | 4,263 lb | $38,645 |
| Unlimited Recon 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,322 lb | 5,800 lb | 4,449 lb | $42,195 |
| Unlimited Willys 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,133 lb | 5,300 lb | 4,196 lb | $31,795 to $37,490 |
| Unlimited Freedom 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,133 lb | 5,300 lb | 4,196 lb | $31,795 to $37,690 |
| Unlimited Rubicon 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 892 lb to 1,351 lb | 5,800 lb | 4,478 lb | $42,125 to $42,195 |
| Unlimited Sport S 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,000 lb to 1,133 lb | 5,300 lb | 4,196 lb | $31,795 to $34,995 |
| Unlimited Black & Tan 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,196 lb | N/A |
| Unlimited Willys Sport 4x4 | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,133 lb | 5,300 lb | 4,196 lb | $31,795 to $33,495 |
| Unlimited Black and Tan 4x4 | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,133 lb | 5,300 lb | 4,167 lb | $31,795 to $36,690 |
| Unlimited North Edition 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,094 lb | 5,500 lb | 4,263 lb | $38,645 to $44,465 |
| Unlimited Sahara Altitude 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,238 lb | 5,500 lb | 4,263 lb | $38,645 to $41,940 |
| Sport 4x4 | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 2,000 lb | 1,000 lb | 5,000 lb | 3,970 lb | $28,295 |
| Willys 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 2,000 lb | 1,030 lb | 5,000 lb | 3,970 lb | $28,295 |
| Freedom 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 2,000 lb | 1,030 lb | 5,000 lb | 3,970 lb | $28,295 |
| Sport S 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 2,000 lb | 1,000 lb | 5,000 lb | 3,970 lb | $28,295 |
| Willys Sport 4x4 | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 2,000 lb | 1,030 lb | 5,000 lb | 3,970 lb | $28,295 |
| Black and Tan 4x4 | 3.6L | 4WD | 2,000 lb | 1,030 lb | 5,000 lb | 3,970 lb | $28,295 |
| Black & Tan SUV 2D 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 2,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,196 lb | $36,735 |
| Recon 4x4 | 2.0L 4cyl | 4WD | 2,000 lb | 1,225 lb | 5,400 lb | 4,175 lb | $38,695 |
| Rubicon 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 2,000 lb | 892 lb | 5,350 lb | 4,160 lb | $38,695 |
No rating listed: 3 trims.
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2024: 3,500 lb to 5,000 lb.
- Changed in 2025: 5,000 lb to 3,500 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 7,200 lb | SRT 4WD | $68,895 |
| Toyota 4Runner | 5,000 lb | SR5 2WD | $36,120 |
| Jeep Gladiator | 4,500 lb | Mojave 4x4 | $43,875 |
| Jeep Wrangler (this car) | 3,500 lb | Unlimited Sport 4WD | $31,795 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
- What can tow 3,500 lb? 135 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree