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2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe towing capacity

Max tow rating

3,500lb

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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
56% of 5,009 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 12-16 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 2,800 lbRating: 3,500 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 2,800 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
3,500 lb
80% of the rating
2,800 lb
Hitch class at max
II, up to 3,500 lb
What it can pull at 2,800 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 2,800 lb
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 2,800 lb
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbSome, up to 2,800 lb
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbNo
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 3,500 lb: 4x4, $54,735.

2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
4x42.0L4WD3,500 lbN/AN/A5,009 lb$54,735
Willys 4x42.0L 4cyl4WD3,500 lb1,200 lb6,200 lb5,000 lb$54,735
Willys 4xe 4WD2.0L 4cyl4WD3,500 lb1,271 lb6,371 lb5,100 lb$54,735
Sahara 4x42.0L4WD3,500 lb1,191 lb6,200 lb5,009 lb$56,845
Sahara 4xe 4WD2.0L 4cyl4WD3,500 lb1,271 lb6,371 lb5,100 lb$56,845
Sahara High Altitude 4x42.0L4WD3,500 lb1,191 lb6,200 lb5,009 lb$56,845
Rubicon 4x42.0L4WD3,500 lb1,271 lb6,400 lb5,000 lb to 5,129 lb$60,585
Rubicon 4xe 4WD2.0L 4cyl4WD3,500 lb1,191 lb6,413 lb5,000 lb to 5,222 lb$60,585
Rubicon 20th Anniversary 4x42.0L4WD3,500 lb1,271 lb6,400 lb5,000 lb to 5,129 lb$60,585
High Altitude 4xe 4WD2.0L 4cyl4WD3,500 lb1,271 lb6,371 lb5,100 lb$62,620
Rubicon 20th Anniversary Edition 4xe 4WD2.0L 4cyl4WD3,500 lb1,191 lb6,413 lb5,000 lb to 5,222 lb$69,585
Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 4WD2.0L 4cyl4WD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,263 lb to 5,000 lbN/A
Wrangler Unlimited Willys 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,196 lb to 5,000 lbN/A
Wrangler Unlimited Freedom 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,196 lb to 5,000 lbN/A
Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,478 lb to 5,000 lbN/A
Wrangler Unlimited Sport S 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,196 lb to 5,000 lbN/A
Wrangler Unlimited High Tide 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,196 lb to 5,000 lbN/A
Wrangler Unlimited Sport RHD 4WD2.0L 4cyl4WD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,196 lb to 5,000 lbN/A
Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 392 4WD6.4L 8cyl4WD3,500 lbN/AN/A5,098 lbN/A
Wrangler Unlimited Sport SUV 4D 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,196 lb to 5,000 lbN/A
Wrangler Unlimited High Altitude 4WD2.0L 4cyl4WD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,406 lb to 5,000 lbN/A
Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon FarOut 4WD3.0L 6cyl4WD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,862 lb to 5,000 lbN/A
Wrangler Unlimited Sport Altitude 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,196 lb to 5,000 lbN/A
Wrangler Unlimited Sahara Altitude 4WD2.0L 4cyl4WD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,263 lb to 5,000 lbN/A
Wrangler Unlimited Willys Sport SUV 4D 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,196 lb to 5,000 lbN/A
Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 20th Anniversary 4WD6.4L 8cyl4WD3,500 lbN/AN/A5,098 lbN/A
Wrangler Willys 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD2,000 lbN/AN/A3,948 lb to 5,000 lbN/A
Wrangler Freedom 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD2,000 lbN/AN/A3,948 lb to 5,000 lbN/A
Wrangler Rubicon 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD2,000 lbN/AN/A4,222 lb to 5,000 lbN/A
Wrangler Sport S 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD2,000 lbN/AN/A3,948 lb to 5,000 lbN/A
Wrangler Sport SUV 2D 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD2,000 lbN/AN/A3,948 lb to 5,000 lbN/A
Wrangler Willys Sport SUV 2D 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD2,000 lbN/AN/A3,948 lb to 5,000 lbN/A

No rating listed: 1 trim.

Max rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,0005,00020212022202320242025
Highest rating each year, 2021 to 2025. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2023: 5,000 lb to 3,500 lb.
  • Changed in 2024: 3,500 lb to 5,000 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2023 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Chevrolet Suburban8,300 lbLS 2WD$57,200
Ford Expedition6,300 lbMax XLT 4x2$62,790
Genesis GV806,000 lb2.5T AWD$55,800
Volvo XC40 Recharge4,630 lbXC40 B5 Core AWDN/A
BMW X44,400 lbxDrive30i AWD$54,200
Volvo C40 Recharge3,970 lbPure Electric Twin eAWD Core AWD$55,300
Jeep Wrangler 4xe (this car)3,500 lb4x4$54,735

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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.

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