2025 Jeep Gladiator towing capacity
Max tow rating
7,000lb
- Rubicon 4WD, 3.6L 6cyl.
- Base trim: 4,500 lb.
- Rank 15 of 20 trucks (2025).
Trailer check
Yes. 5,600 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 7,000 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 5,600 lb
- Margin
- 1,400 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 111% of 5,031 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
- 7,000 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 5,600 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 5,600 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Yes |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 5,600 lb |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 5,600 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 7,000 lb: Rubicon 4WD, $51,100.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rubicon 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 7,000 lb | 1,219 lb | 6,052 lb to 6,250 lb | 5,031 lb | $51,100 |
| Rubicon X 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 7,000 lb | 1,219 lb | 6,052 lb to 6,250 lb | 5,031 lb | $51,100 |
| Mojave 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,000 lb | 1,136 lb | 6,140 lb | 5,004 lb | $51,100 |
| Mojave X 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,000 lb | 1,136 lb | 6,140 lb | 5,004 lb | $51,100 |
| Sport 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 4,500 lb | 1,138 lb | 5,800 lb | 4,662 lb | $38,100 |
| Willys 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 4,500 lb | 999 lb | 5,800 lb | 4,780 lb | $38,100 |
| Sport S 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 4,500 lb | 1,138 lb | 5,800 lb | 4,662 lb | $38,100 |
| Big Bear 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 4,500 lb | 1,138 lb | 5,800 lb | 4,662 lb | $38,100 |
| High Tide 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 4,500 lb | 1,138 lb | 5,800 lb | 4,662 lb | $38,100 |
| Nighthawk 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 4,500 lb | 1,138 lb | 5,800 lb | 4,662 lb | $38,100 |
| Texas Trail 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 4,500 lb | 1,138 lb | 5,800 lb | 4,662 lb | $38,100 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford F-150 | 13,500 lb | XL SuperCab RWD | $41,760 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 13,300 lb | LT Crew Cab RWD | $50,500 |
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 13,200 lb | Elevation Double Cab RWD | $50,500 |
| Toyota Tundra | 12,000 lb | SR5 Double Cab RWD | $45,960 |
| GMC Canyon | 7,700 lb | 2WD Crew Cab Elevation | $38,400 |
| Jeep Gladiator (this car) | 7,000 lb | Rubicon 4WD | $51,100 |
| Jeep Wrangler | 3,500 lb | 4 Door Sport 4WD | $36,695 |
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.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree