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Jeep Gladiator vs Chevrolet Colorado: towing

For 2026, both print the same conventional maximum of 7,700 lb. Comparing the best row for the same cab and drivetrain, the Jeep Gladiator is higher in 0 of 1 setups and the Chevrolet Colorado in 0. Across 7 model years where both are cited, the Jeep Gladiator led 0 times, the Chevrolet Colorado 3 times, with 4 ties.

Every figure is a printed manufacturer chart value for its own model year. Maximums need specific equipment; the same-setup table is the fairer comparison.

2026 Jeep Gladiator5 chart rows · Conventional7,700 lb
2026 Chevrolet Colorado3 chart rows · Conventional7,700 lb

2026: same cab, same drivetrain

2026 is the newest year with substantial chart coverage for both trucks. Best printed conventional rating for each body style; “No row” means the transcribed chart has none for that setup. Extended cab groups SuperCab, Double Cab, Quad Cab, King Cab and Access Cab; crew groups SuperCrew, CrewMax and Mega Cab.

SetupJeep GladiatorChevrolet ColoradoDifference
Crew cab 2WDNo row7,700 lb

2.7L TurboMax, Crew Cab, 3.42 axle, Trailering Package

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Crew cab 4WD7,700 lb

3.6L Pentastar V6 (850RE 8-speed automatic), Crew Cab, 4.10 axle, Sport

7,700 lb

2.7L TurboMax, Crew Cab, 3.42 axle, Trailering Package and limited-slip differential

Tie

2026 rating ranges

HitchJeep GladiatorChevrolet Colorado
Conventional6,000–7,700 lb6,000–7,700 lb

2026 Jeep Gladiator by engine

  • 3.6L Pentastar V6 (850RE 8-speed automatic)6,000–7,700 lb

Source: Jeep, 2026 Gladiator frequently asked questions

Full 2026 Gladiator record →

2026 Chevrolet Colorado by engine

  • 2.7L TurboMax6,000–7,700 lb

Source: Chevrolet, 2026 Colorado Trailering

Full 2026 Colorado record →

Year by year

Highest cited conventional rating for each model year. A blank means that year is not cited or the model was not sold, never zero.

YearJeep GladiatorChevrolet ColoradoHigher
20267,700 lb7,700 lbTie
20257,700 lb7,700 lbTie
20247,700 lb7,700 lbTie
20237,700 lb7,700 lbTie
20227,650 lb7,700 lbColorado
20217,650 lb7,700 lbColorado
20207,650 lb7,700 lbColorado
2019—7,700 lb
2018—7,700 lb
2017—7,700 lb
2016—7,700 lb
2015—7,000 lb
2012—6,000 lb
2011—6,000 lb
2010—6,000 lb
2007—4,000 lb
2006—4,000 lb
2005—4,000 lb

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