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2025 Jeep Wrangler 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
70% of 4,012 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 11-15 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: 4 Door Sport 4WD, $36,695.

2025 Jeep Wrangler tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
4 Door Sport 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD3,500 lb1,215 lb5,500 lb4,012 lb$36,695
4 Door Sport S 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD3,500 lb1,215 lb5,500 lb4,012 lb$40,295
4 Door Willys 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD3,500 lb1,390 lb5,675 lb4,012 lb$44,195
4 Door Sport RHD 4WD2.0L 4cyl4WD3,500 lb1,204 lb5,500 lb4,369 lb$48,445
4 Door Sahara 4WD2.0L 4cyl4WD3,500 lb1,231 lb5,600 lb4,369 lb$49,370
4xe Sport S 4xe 4WD2.0L 4cyl4WD3,500 lb1,401 lb6,450 lb5,049 lb$50,695
4xe Willys 4xe 4WD2.0L 4cyl4WD3,500 lb1,270 lb6,450 lb5,075 lb$55,435
4xe Sahara 4xe 4WD2.0L 4cyl4WD3,500 lb1,378 lb6,450 lb5,075 lb$57,695
4xe Willys '41 4xe 4WD2.0L 4cyl4WD3,500 lb1,375 lb6,450 lb5,075 lb$59,930
4xe Rubicon 4xe 4WD2.0L 4cyl4WD3,500 lb1,328 lb6,600 lb5,226 lb$61,395
4xe Backcountry 4xe 4WD2.0L 4cyl4WD3,500 lb1,375 lb6,450 lb5,075 lb$64,290
4xe Rubicon X 4xe 4WD2.0L 4cyl4WD3,500 lb1,374 lb6,600 lb5,226 lb$70,345
4 Door Rubicon 392 Final Edition 4WD6.4L 8cyl4WD3,500 lb1,132 lb6,400 lb5,268 lb$99,995
2 Door Sport 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD2,000 lb1,088 lb5,100 lb4,012 lb$32,095
2 Door Sport S 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD2,000 lb1,088 lb5,100 lb4,012 lb$35,695
2 Door Willys 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD2,000 lbN/A5,400 lb to 5,650 lb4,012 lb$39,595
2 Door Rubicon 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD2,000 lb1,254 lb5,500 lb4,246 lb$46,955
2 Door Rubicon X 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD2,000 lb1,254 lb5,500 lb4,246 lb$46,955
4 Door Rubicon 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD3,500 lb to 5,000 lb1,400 lb5,975 lb4,246 lb$51,455
4 Door Rubicon X 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD3,500 lb to 5,000 lb1,400 lb5,975 lb4,246 lb$51,455

No rating listed: 7 trims.

Max rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,0005,0002009201220152018202120242026
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2024: 3,500 lb to 5,000 lb.
  • Changed in 2025: 5,000 lb to 3,500 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2025 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Jeep Gladiator7,000 lbRubicon 4WD$51,100
Jeep Grand Cherokee6,200 lbLaredo A 2WD$37,095
Toyota 4Runner6,000 lbHybrid TRD Off Road 4WD$52,490
Ford Bronco4,500 lbRaptor 4 Door Advanced 4x4$79,995
Kia Sorento4,500 lbX-Pro SX Prestige AWD$47,390
Jeep Wrangler (this car)3,500 lb4 Door Sport 4WD$36,695
Ford Bronco Sport2,700 lbBadlands 4WD$40,115

Lists by trailer weight

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.

How values are checked