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2026 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
65% of 4,285 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, $39,040.

2026 Jeep Wrangler tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
4 Door Sport 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD3,500 lb1,249 lb5,500 lb4,285 lb$39,040
4 Door Willys 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD3,500 lb1,424 lb5,675 lb4,285 lb$39,040
Rewind 4 Door 4x43.6L4WD3,500 lb1,424 lb5,675 lb4,251 lb$39,040
4 Door Willys 41 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD3,500 lb1,395 lb5,675 lb4,285 lb$39,040
America 250 4 Door 4x43.6L4WD3,500 lb1,424 lb5,675 lb4,251 lb$39,040
85th Anniversary 4 Door 4x43.6L4WD3,500 lb1,220 lb5,500 lb4,280 lb$39,040
California Edition 4 Door 4x43.6L4WD3,500 lb1,249 lb5,500 lb4,251 lb$39,040
4 Door Sport S 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD3,500 lb1,249 lb5,500 lb4,285 lb$41,440
4 Door 85th Anniversary Edition 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD3,500 lb1,215 lb5,500 lb4,285 lb$47,240
4 Door Sahara 4WD2.0L 4cyl4WD3,500 lb1,119 lb5,600 lb4,369 lb to 4,481 lb$48,910
4 Door Rubicon 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD3,500 lb1,382 lb5,975 lb4,575 lb$49,740
4 Door Rubicon X 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD3,500 lb1,382 lb5,975 lb4,575 lb$49,740
4 Door Sport RHD 4WD2.0L 4cyl4WD3,500 lb1,203 lb5,500 lb4,369 lb$49,790
4 Door Willys 392 4WD6.4L 8cyl4WD3,500 lb1,132 lb6,400 lb5,268 lb$69,995
4 Door Moab 392 4WD6.4L 8cyl4WD3,500 lb1,132 lb6,400 lb5,268 lb$79,995
2 Door Sport 4WD3.6L4WD2,000 lb1,097 lb5,100 lb4,003 lb$36,035
2 Door Willys 4WD3.6L4WD2,000 lbN/A5,400 lb to 5,650 lb4,003 lb$36,035
2 Door Sport S 4WD3.6L4WD2,000 lb1,097 lb5,100 lb4,003 lb$36,035
2 Door Rubicon 4WD3.6L4WD2,000 lb1,191 lb5,500 lb4,309 lb$45,815
2 Door Rubicon X 4WD3.6L4WD2,000 lb1,191 lb5,500 lb4,309 lb$45,815

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

2026 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Jeep Grand Cherokee6,200 lbLaredo 4x2$38,920
Toyota 4Runner6,000 lbSR5 2WD$42,270
Ford Bronco4,500 lbRaptor 4WD$79,995
Jeep Wrangler (this car)3,500 lb4 Door Sport 4WD$39,040
Ford Bronco Sport2,700 lbBadlands 4WD$37,265

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