2026 Jeep Gladiator
Jeep lists a maximum of 7,700 lb on a conventional hitch for the 2026 Jeep Gladiator in its 2026 Gladiator frequently asked questions. The configuration recorded for that rating reads: “Jeep's available maximum with towing packages.” The precise trim, axle and package pairing still needs chart verification. Most configurations are rated lower: 4 of the 5 transcribed conventional-hitch chart rows for 2026 are below 7,700 lb. Across 5 manufacturer chart rows for 2026, ratings run conventional 6,000 lb to 7,700 lb; the engine, cab, axle ratio and package on your truck decide its number.
The build table for 2026 is not transcribed. This page will not multiply trims, cabs, and engines into trucks the order guide did not list.
| Hitch | Cited maximum | Configuration | Source grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 7,700 lb | Jeep's available maximum with towing packages. The precise trim, axle and package pairing still needs chart verification. | OEM published maximum |
Source: Jeep, 2026 Gladiator frequently asked questions, Towing, size and dimensions FAQs. Available tow packages required for the maximum. Exact axle and trim pairing still needs a chart.
Spec sheet
13 of 25 fields cited; 1 estimate. Field index
Cited fields may cover selected trims or only part of a measurement. Read the configuration and source beside each value; a cited field does not mean every version is researched.
Towing
- Conventional maximum
- 7,700 lb. Jeep's available maximum with towing packages. The precise trim, axle and package pairing still needs chart verification.Jeep source
- Gooseneck maximum
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Fifth-wheel maximum
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Tongue or pin load
- 770 lb tongue at the 7,700 lb conventional maximum. Illustration at 10 percent conventional and 15 percent in-bed, not a measured load or recommendation. Follow the trailer and vehicle instructions; actual load may be higher.Estimate
- Weight distribution
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Trailer frontal area
- Not transcribed for this model year.
Weights
- Payload
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- GCWR
- 12,850 lb (Crew Cab, 4.10); 12,450 lb (Crew Cab, 4.10); 11,150 lb (Crew Cab, 3.73); 11,450 lb (Crew Cab, 4.10)Jeep source
- GVWR
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Front GAWR
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Rear GAWR
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Curb weight
- Not transcribed for this model year.
Body
- Wheelbase
- 137.3 in.Stellantis source — PDF page 44: Wheelbase
- Bed length
- 60.3 in with tailgate closed; 81.3 in to end of open tailgate.Stellantis source — PDF page 44: Bed length
- Bed width and depth
- 56.8 in cargo width; 44.8 in between wheel wells; 17.5 in inside height. Volume 35.5 cu ft.Stellantis source — PDF page 44: Bed width and depth
- Cab-to-axle
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Overall length, width, height
- 218 in long; 73.8 in wide; 73.1–76.3 in high depending on model and options.Stellantis source — PDF page 44: Overall length, width, height
- Ground clearance and angles
- Model/option ranges: running clearance 10–11.6 in; approach 40.8–44.7°; departure 25–26°; breakover 18.4–20.9°. Range endpoints are not one configuration.Stellantis source — PDF page 44: Ground clearance and angles
- Fifth-wheel clearance
- Not transcribed for this model year.
Power
- Engine, horsepower, torque
- 3.6L Pentastar V6: 285 hp at 6,400 rpm / 260 lb-ft at 4,400 rpm.Stellantis source — PDF page 44: Engine, horsepower, torque
- Transmission
- 8-speed automatic.Stellantis source — PDF page 44: Transmission
- Fuel type and tank
- Gasoline V6; 22 U.S. gal.Stellantis source — PDF page 44: Fuel type and tank
- Drivetrain
- Command-Trac 4WD on Sport and Mojave; Rock-Trac heavy-duty part-time 4WD on Rubicon. Full-time 4WD is available.Stellantis source — PDF page 44: Drivetrain
- Axle ratio
- Available Max Tow Package includes 4.10 axle ratio. Other axle/trim combinations are not covered by this field.Stellantis source — PDF page 44: Axle ratio
- Tow package
- Max Tow Package with 4.10 axle ratio is available. Verify trim eligibility and all vehicle limits before applying the 7,700 lb lineup maximum.Stellantis source — PDF page 44: Tow package
Bed, tongue weight, and wheelbase
The trailer rating is one limit. The bed has to fit the load, the tongue or pin has to fit in payload, and the wheelbase is the column the chart uses.
- An illustrative 10 percent of the 7,700 lb conventional maximum is 770 lb of tongue weight. This is not a measured load or recommended percentage; actual load may be higher.
- Bed dimensions
- Jeep's FAQ lists a bed length of 60.3 inches with the tailgate closed and width of 56.8 inches. That width is not identified as the clearance between wheel wells.
- Overall dimensions
- Jeep lists overall length at 218 inches and wheelbase at 137.3 inches. No width or height is imported from this FAQ.
Bed capacity · Tongue and pin weight · Wheelbase · GCWR, GVWR, and GAWR. The spec sheet above lists the sourced wheelbase information for this year. See the spec sheet for the sourced GCWR and its configuration.
Estimate payload margin and bed volume · How these limits work together
Change from 2025
- Conventional: 7,700 lb in 2025, 7,700 lb in 2026 (unchanged maximum, different source or equipment list).
Generation
JT generation
2026 is year 7 of this generation (2020–2026). Jeep's pickup, related to the Wrangler. Max Tow is an equipment package, including a 4.10 axle, not a property of every Gladiator.
2026 towing by engine
Lowest to highest printed rating for each engine across 5 transcribed chart rows. A missing hitch means the chart did not print one for that engine, not that it is zero.
| Engine | Conventional | Chart rows |
|---|---|---|
| 3.6L Pentastar V6 (850RE 8-speed automatic) | 6,000–7,700 lb | 5 |
Highest-rated configurations
| Trailer | Engine | Cab / bed | Drive | Axle / package | GCWR | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7,700 lb Conventional | 3.6L Pentastar V6 (850RE 8-speed automatic) | Crew Cab | 4WD | 4.10 · Sportnote 1 | 12,850 lb | Page 8, TOWING CAPACITIES, GLADIATOR SPORT table, 4.10 axle row |
| 7,000 lb Conventional | 3.6L Pentastar V6 (850RE 8-speed automatic) | Crew Cab | 4WD | 4.10 · Rubicon | 12,450 lb | Page 9, TOWING CAPACITIES, GLADIATOR RUBICON table, 4.10 axle row |
| 6,000 lb Conventional | 3.6L Pentastar V6 (850RE 8-speed automatic) | Crew Cab | 4WD | 3.73 · Sport; ADH Tow Packagenote 2 | — | Page 8, TOWING CAPACITIES, GLADIATOR SPORT table, 3.73 axle row |
| 6,000 lb Conventional | 3.6L Pentastar V6 (850RE 8-speed automatic) | Crew Cab | 4WD | 3.73 · Willys | 11,150 lb | Page 8, TOWING CAPACITIES, GLADIATOR WILLYS table, 3.73 axle row |
| 6,000 lb Conventional | 3.6L Pentastar V6 (850RE 8-speed automatic) | Crew Cab | 4WD | 4.10 · Mojave | 11,450 lb | Page 9, TOWING CAPACITIES, GLADIATOR MOJAVE table, 4.10 axle row |
- Sheet footnote under the Sport table reads '* Sport S model'; the asterisked row cannot be identified in the extracted text.
- Printed as '6,000**' with footnote '**If equipped with ADH Tow Package'. The same row prints GCWR 9,650 lb, which does not reconcile with a 6,000 lb trailer (the sheet's GCWR = base weight + max trailer + 150 lb formula), so GCWR is omitted here.
Chart source: Jeep, 2026 Jeep Gladiator Specifications (Stellantis Media). The evidence column gives each row’s page and table.
Find your exact configuration (5 rows) →Download 2026 rows as CSV ↓
What changes the number
- Engine and transmission
- Cab, bed, and wheelbase
- Two-wheel drive, four-wheel drive, or all-wheel drive
- Axle ratio and tow package
- Conventional hitch versus fifth-wheel versus gooseneck
- People, options, and cargo, which spend payload the chart assumed was empty
Questions
- How much can a 2026 Jeep Gladiator tow?
- Jeep lists a maximum of 7,700 lb on a conventional hitch for the 2026 Jeep Gladiator in its 2026 Gladiator frequently asked questions. The configuration recorded for that rating reads: “Jeep's available maximum with towing packages.” The precise trim, axle and package pairing still needs chart verification. Most configurations are rated lower: 4 of the 5 transcribed conventional-hitch chart rows for 2026 are below 7,700 lb.
- Did Gladiator towing change for 2026?
- Compare the cited 2026 figures on this page with the 2025 record. They are stored separately.
- Which configuration hits the maximum?
- The configuration recorded for the 7,700 lb conventional maximum reads: “Jeep's available maximum with towing packages.” The precise trim, axle and package pairing still needs chart verification.
- What tongue weight should I plan for a 2026 Gladiator?
- At the cited 7,700 lb conventional maximum, an illustrative 10% assumption produces 770 lb of tongue weight. This is not a recommended percentage or a measurement; follow your trailer and vehicle instructions and measure the actual load. That load counts against payload and the rear axle rating.
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