2023 Jeep Gladiator towing capacity
Max tow rating
7,650lb
- Texas Trail Edition 5 ft 4WD, 3.6L 6cyl.
- Base trim: 4,000 lb.
- Rank 11 of 18 trucks (2023).
Trailer check
Yes. 6,100 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 7,650 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 6,120 lb
- Margin
- 1,550 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 131% of 4,650 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
- 7,650 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 6,120 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 | Yes |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Yes |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 6,120 lb |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 6,120 lb |
| 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 7,650 lb: Texas Trail Edition 5 ft 4WD.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Trail Edition 5 ft 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 7,650 lb | 1,710 lb | 6,360 lb | 4,650 lb | N/A |
| Texas Trail 4x4 | 3.6L | 4WD | 4,000 lb | 1,149 lb | 5,800 lb | 4,650 lb | $39,620 |
| Freedom 4x4 | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 4,000 lb to 7,650 lb | 1,149 lb to 1,710 lb | 5,800 lb | 4,650 lb | $39,620 |
| Sport 4x4 | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 4,000 lb to 7,650 lb | 1,149 lb to 1,710 lb | 5,800 lb | 4,650 lb | $39,620 |
| Willys Sport 4x4 | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 4,000 lb to 7,650 lb | 1,149 lb to 1,710 lb | 5,800 lb | 4,650 lb | $39,620 |
| Sport S 4x4 | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 4,000 lb to 7,650 lb | 1,710 lb | 6,305 lb | 4,650 lb | $39,620 |
| Willys 4x4 | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 4,000 lb to 7,650 lb | 1,149 lb to 1,710 lb | 5,800 lb | 4,650 lb | $39,620 |
| High Altitude 4x4 | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,000 lb to 7,650 lb | 1,120 lb | 5,800 lb | 4,742 lb | $47,460 |
| Overland 4x4 | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,000 lb to 7,650 lb | 1,120 lb | 5,800 lb | 4,720 lb | $47,460 |
| Rubicon FarOut 4x4 | 3.0L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,000 lb to 6,500 lb | 1,075 lb | 6,450 lb | 5,072 lb | $51,875 |
| Mojave 4x4 | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 4,500 lb to 7,650 lb | 1,200 lb | 6,140 lb | 4,683 lb to 5,082 lb | $51,875 |
| Rubicon 4x4 | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 4,500 lb to 7,650 lb | 1,200 lb | 6,250 lb | 5,050 lb | $51,875 |
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 | 13,200 lb | SLE Double Cab RWD | $50,200 |
| Toyota Tundra | 12,000 lb | SR5 Double Cab RWD | $44,470 |
| Nissan Titan | 10,898 lb | XD S Crew Cab 4WD | $47,990 |
| GMC Canyon | 7,700 lb | 2WD Crew Cab Elevation | $36,900 |
| Jeep Gladiator (this car) | 7,650 lb | Texas Trail Edition 5 ft 4WD | N/A |
| Honda Ridgeline | 5,000 lb | Sport AWD | $38,800 |
| Jeep Wrangler | 3,500 lb | Sport 4 Door 4x4 | $35,195 |
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 can tow 7,500 lb? 47 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
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree