Jeep Gladiator Towing Capacity by Year (2020–2026)

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   Class III receiver hitchEssential

   2025 Jeep Gladiator is rated to 7,700 lb, which falls in Class III (up to 8,000 lb).

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   Ball mountEssential

   Ball mount drop/rise to keep the trailer level.

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   7-pin wiring harnessEssential

   A 7-pin connector carries the brake-controller output and 12V charge line.

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4. 4

   Trailer brake controllerHeavier trailers

   Trailers over about 1,500 lb need their own brakes in most US states; thresholds vary by state.

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   Weight-distribution hitchHeavier trailers

   Recommended when the trailer exceeds the manufacturer's threshold for this configuration or half the vehicle's curb weight.

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   Tow mirrorsWide trailers

   Required in many states when the trailer is wider than the tow vehicle.

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Frequently asked

How much can a 2025 Jeep Gladiator tow?

The 2025 Jeep Gladiator tows up to 7,700 lb when equipped as Sport, 3.6-liter V-6 gas (A8 850RE 8-speed automatic), 4.10 axle (2025 Jeep Gladiator Specifications, page 8, retrieved 17 Sep 2026).

Can a 2025 Jeep Gladiator tow 6,000 lb?

Only in some configurations. 4 of the 5 listed for 2025 are rated at or above 6,000 lb; the lowest that qualifies is 6,000 lb as Willys, 3.6-liter V-6 gas (A8 850RE 8-speed automatic), 3.73 axle. The rest are rated below it, so the configuration decides.

Which 2025 Jeep Gladiator configurations can tow 6,000 lb?

4 of the 5 listed for 2025 are rated at or above 6,000 lb, the highest being Sport, 3.6-liter V-6 gas (A8 850RE 8-speed automatic), 4.10 axle at 7,700 lb. By engine, that is the 3.6-liter V-6 gas (A8 850RE 8-speed automatic) at up to 7,700 lb. Cab, drive and axle ratio decide the rest, so check the row that matches your vehicle.

Which Gladiator configuration tows the most?

For 2025, the highest manufacturer rating is 7,700 lb for the Sport, 3.6-liter V-6 gas (A8 850RE 8-speed automatic), 4.10 axle. Other engines, axle ratios and cab/drive combinations are rated lower; see the per-year table.

What is the GCWR of a 2025 Jeep Gladiator?

Between 9,650 lb and 12,850 lb, depending on the configuration, across the 5 configurations listed for 2025 that state one. Gross combined weight rating is the most the truck and loaded trailer may weigh together. The figure for your own vehicle is on the certification label inside the driver's door jamb, and the table above lists it per configuration.

What hitch class does the Gladiator need?

A 7,700 lb rating falls in Class III. Lower-rated configurations may need a lower class; the class never raises the vehicle's own rating.

Has the Gladiator towing capacity changed since 2021?

The highest rated configuration was 7,650 lb in 2021 and 7,700 lb in 2025. Each year's full table is linked above.

Do these ratings apply to my truck?

Only if your vehicle matches the configuration in the row, including the axle ratio and tow package. Manufacturer ratings assume a properly equipped vehicle; the certification label on the driver's door jamb and the owner's manual override this site.