2021 Jeep Gladiator towing capacity
Max tow rating
6,000lb
- High Altitude 4x4, 3.6L 6cyl, 4WD.
- Base trim: 4,000 lb.
- Rank 11 of 13 trucks (2021).
Trailer check
Yes. 4,800 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 6,000 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 4,800 lb
- Margin
- 1,200 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 101% of 4,742 lb
Over the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 11-15 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 6,000 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 4,800 lb
- Hitch class at max
- III, up to 8,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Some, up to 4,800 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Some, up to 4,800 lb |
| 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 6,000 lb: High Altitude 4x4, $41,400.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Altitude 4x4 | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,000 lb | 1,102 lb | 5,800 lb | 4,742 lb | $41,400 |
| 80th Anniversary 4x4 | 3.6L | 4WD | 4,500 lb | 1,109 lb | 5,800 lb | 4,691 lb | $34,960 |
| Mojave 4x4 | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 4,500 lb | 1,200 lb | 6,140 lb | 4,683 lb to 5,082 lb | $45,240 |
| Rubicon 4x4 | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 4,500 lb | 1,200 lb | 6,250 lb | 5,050 lb | $45,240 |
| 80th Edition 5 ft 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 4,500 lb | 1,105 lb | 5,777 lb | 4,672 lb | N/A |
| Sport 4x4 | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 4,000 lb | 1,149 lb to 1,700 lb | 5,800 lb | 4,650 lb | $34,960 |
| Willys 4x4 | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 4,000 lb | 1,149 lb to 1,700 lb | 5,800 lb | 4,650 lb | $34,960 |
| Freedom 4x4 | 3.6L | 4WD | 4,000 lb | 1,149 lb | 5,800 lb | 4,650 lb | $34,960 |
| Sport S 4x4 | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 4,000 lb | 1,149 lb to 1,700 lb | 5,800 lb | 4,650 lb | $34,960 |
| Texas Trail 4x4 | 3.6L | 4WD | 4,000 lb | 1,149 lb | 5,800 lb | 4,650 lb | $34,960 |
| Willys Sport 4x4 | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 4,000 lb | 1,149 lb to 1,700 lb | 5,800 lb | 4,650 lb | $34,960 |
| California Edition 4x4 | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 4,000 lb | 1,149 lb to 1,700 lb | 5,800 lb | 4,650 lb | $34,960 |
| Overland 4x4 | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 4,000 lb | 1,140 lb | 5,800 lb | 4,720 lb | $41,400 |
| Freedom Edition 5 ft 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 4,000 lb | 1,700 lb | 6,350 lb | 4,650 lb | N/A |
| Texas Trail Edition 5 ft 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 4,000 lb | 1,700 lb | 6,350 lb | 4,650 lb | N/A |
No rating listed: 11 trims.
Max rating by year
- 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
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 11,800 lb | SLT Crew Cab LB 4WD | $51,100 |
| RAM 1500 | 11,340 lb | Crew Cab Laramie Longhorn 5 1/2 ft 4WD | N/A |
| Nissan Titan | 11,040 lb | XD SV Crew Cab 4WD | $49,170 |
| Toyota Tundra | 10,200 lb | SR Double Cab RWD | $34,125 |
| Jeep Gladiator (this car) | 6,000 lb | High Altitude 4x4 | $41,400 |
| Honda Ridgeline | 5,000 lb | Sport AWD | $36,490 |
| Jeep Wrangler | 3,500 lb | Unlimited Sport RHD 4WD | $39,235 |
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 can tow 5,000 lb? 92 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
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