2026 Jeep Gladiator towing capacity
The 2026 Jeep Gladiator is rated to tow up to 7,700 lb when properly equipped. Enter your load below to see what your truck can really pull.
- Max towing
- 7,700 lb
- 80% guideline
- 6,200 lb
- Max payload
- 1,720 lb
Max rating: 3.6L V6 with the available tow package.
How much can your Jeep Gladiator really tow?
The rating is filled in. Replace the GCWR, curb weight and payload with the figures for your truck, from the owner’s manual and door sticker.
Your vehicle’s ratings
What you’re hauling
You can safely tow up to
7,700 lb
Limited by the maker’s towing rating.
Within limits, at 91% of the maximum
Legal, but above the 80% many towing guides recommend for hills, wind and braking.
The black line is your trailer.
- Tongue weight
- 840 lb
- Payload left
- 280 lb
- Combined weight
- 12,400 lb of 13,700 lb
Where the Jeep Gladiator’s rating comes from
Towing capacity depends on engine, cab, bed length, drive and axle ratio, and the maximum usually needs a factory tow package. Older model years can be rated differently; check the owner’s manual or the maker’s towing guide for your year.
Sources: jeep.com.
Compare towing capacity
| Vehicle | Max towing |
|---|---|
| 2026 Jeep Gladiator | 7,700 lb |
| 2026 Chevy Colorado | 7,700 lb |
| 2026 Ford Ranger | 7,500 lb |
| 2026 Nissan Frontier | 7,150 lb |
| 2026 Toyota Tacoma | 6,500 lb |
| 2026 Honda Ridgeline | 5,000 lb |
| 2027 Hyundai Santa Cruz | 5,000 lb |
Work out any vehicle’s real limit with the towing capacity calculator.
Questions
What is the towing capacity of the 2026 Jeep Gladiator?
Up to 7,700 lb when properly equipped (3.6L V6 with the available tow package). Check the owner’s manual for your exact configuration.
How much can a Jeep Gladiator safely tow?
Many towing guides suggest staying at or below 80% of the rating: about 6,200 lb for a Jeep Gladiator rated at 7,700 lb. Passengers, cargo and tongue weight can lower the real limit; the calculator above shows by how much.
What is the Jeep Gladiator’s payload capacity?
Up to 1,720 lb in its best configuration. Your truck’s exact figure is on the yellow sticker in the driver’s door jamb, and tongue weight counts against it.
What tongue weight should I plan for with a Jeep Gladiator?
At the maximum trailer weight, a 10–15% tongue weight is 770 lb to 1,155 lb on the hitch, all of which counts against payload.
