Jeep Gladiator vs Ford Ranger: towing
For 2026, the Jeep Gladiator has the higher printed conventional maximum, by 200 lb. Comparing the best row for the same cab and drivetrain, the Jeep Gladiator is higher in 1 of 1 setups and the Ford Ranger in 0. Across 7 model years where both are cited, the Jeep Gladiator led 7 times, the Ford Ranger 0 times.
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: 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.
| Setup | Jeep Gladiator | Ford Ranger | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crew cab 2WD | No row | 7,500 lb 2.3L EcoBoost I-4, SuperCrew, 3.73 axle, Trailer Tow Package (53R) | — |
| Crew cab 4WD | 7,700 lb 3.6L Pentastar V6 (850RE 8-speed automatic), Crew Cab, 4.10 axle, Sport | 7,500 lb 2.3L EcoBoost I-4, SuperCrew, 3.73 axle, Trailer Tow Package (53R) | Jeep Gladiator +200 |
2026 rating ranges
| Hitch | Jeep Gladiator | Ford Ranger |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 6,000–7,700 lb | 5,510–7,500 lb |
2026 Jeep Gladiator by engine
- 3.6L Pentastar V6 (850RE 8-speed automatic)6,000–7,700 lb
2026 Ford Ranger by engine
- 2.3L EcoBoost I-47,500 lb
- 2.7L EcoBoost V67,500 lb
- 3.0L EcoBoost V65,510 lb
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.
| Year | Jeep Gladiator | Ford Ranger | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7,700 lb | 7,500 lb | Gladiator |
| 2025 | 7,700 lb | 7,500 lb | Gladiator |
| 2024 | 7,700 lb | 7,500 lb | Gladiator |
| 2023 | 7,700 lb | 7,500 lb | Gladiator |
| 2022 | 7,650 lb | 7,500 lb | Gladiator |
| 2021 | 7,650 lb | 7,500 lb | Gladiator |
| 2020 | 7,650 lb | 7,500 lb | Gladiator |
| 2019 | — | 7,500 lb | |
| 2011 | — | 5,960 lb | |
| 2010 | — | 5,940 lb | |
| 2009 | — | 6,000 lb | |
| 2008 | — | 6,000 lb | |
| 2007 | — | 6,000 lb | |
| 2006 | — | 6,000 lb | |
| 2005 | — | 5,980 lb | |
| 2004 | — | 5,980 lb | |
| 2003 | — | 5,960 lb | |
| 2002 | — | 6,020 lb | |
| 2001 | — | 6,070 lb | |
| 2000 | — | 6,060 lb |