Ever since the 2020 Jeep Gladiator was first introduced. there has been one question that we've heard over and over again: Can the Jeep Gladiator tow? Put the simplest way, yes. While Wrangler has had a fairly low tow rating for decades, Gladiator shows its truck toughness in how much it's rated to haul. Show
For 2020, Gladiator launched with one engine and two transmission options. A 3.6L V-6 engine is backed by either a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic transmission. The engine makes 285 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque. This is important because towing and payload ratings fluctuate based on transmission choice. All Gladiator pickups are four-wheel drive. Also important is trim level. The 2020 Gladiator is offered in seven different trims: Sport, Sport S, Overland, North Edition, Rubicon, Mojave, and High Altitude. Towing and payload ratings also change based on the trim package selected. The highest towing and payload figures are found on the lightest vehicles, which in this case are the Sport and Sport S trims. Heavier, more optioned models such as Rubicon and Mojave, will have lower ratings. Let's dive in and have a look at some of the nuts and bolts of towing with a 2020 Jeep Gladiator. Jeep Gladiator Towing CapacityFor the sake of towing capacity, Jeep rates only the Sport, Overland, Rubicon, and Mojave trims. Sport S will fall in line with Sport, while North Edition and High Altitude will follow Overland's specs. The highest tow rating for a Gladiator is 7,650 pounds, which is achieved with a Sport or Sport S trim, automatic transmission, and Max Tow package that includes 4.10:1 axle gears. Overland and Mojave trims both max out at 6,000 pounds, while Rubicon can haul up to 7,000. Sport & Sport SManual Transmission - 4,000 pounds OverlandManual Transmission: 4,000 pounds MojaveManual Transmission: 4,500 pounds RubiconManual Transmission: 4,500 pounds Jeep Gladiator Payload CapacityTowing is only half of the equation for a pickup owner. Hauling gear in the bed is arguably just as or even more important than towing for most owners. Payload capacity, as it's called, is derived by subtracting the vehicle's curb weight from its gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). Gladiator, in Sport trim with a manual transmission, can haul up to 1,700 pounds of cargo. Interestingly, the truck with the lowest payload rating, at just 1,105 pounds, is the Sport with an automatic transmission. Sport & Sport SManual Transmission: 1,700 pounds Overland
Manual Transmission: 1,140 pounds MojaveManual Transmission: 1,200 pounds RubiconManual Transmission: 1,200 pounds Jeep Gladiator Towing and Hauling TestedDuring Truck Trend's 2020 Pickup Truck of the Year test, we had the chance to put the Jeep Gladiator to the test while towing a 5,000-pound trailer. The weight was our standard for the midsize truck class, and the vehicle was a Sport S with an automatic transmission and Max Tow package. We tested the truck empirically on a quarter-mile track, and subjectively towing up a tough 6-percent grade. Even with a 20-foot trailer in tow, the Gladiator was unflappable. It towed straight with not even the slightest hint of unacceptable sway. The Gladiator had plenty of power to ascend the grade and adequate brakes for coming back down. Our biggest complaint was found in the lack of a trailer brake controller, even with the Max Tow package added. Using the same truck, we unhooked the trailer and loaded it down with 1,300 pounds of payload (the truck is rated for 1,535 pounds, and we adjusted for an additional passenger). Hauling this much weight left us feeling a bit uneasy about the Gladiator's handling ability. While the truck had plenty of power to accelerate and great brakes for stopping, the suspension became quite unsettled during panic maneuver testing. Something as simple as a stiffer rear anti-roll bar would make a world of difference. Even still, the average owner will haul far less weight (for example, two off-road motorcycles weigh about 600 pounds combined, with gear), and the Gladiator will do it with ease. Towing Track Data0 to 60 MPH: 14.99 seconds Payload Track Data0 to 60 MPH: 10.81 seconds Unladen Track Data0 to 60 MPH: 8.25 seconds What Affects Towing and Payload Ratings?Trying to decipher the towing and payload ratings, and how trim level affects them both, can be quite confusing. Out of context, it doesn't make sense that a manual transmission Rubicon can haul more than an automatic transmission Sport, or that a Rubicon can tow 1,000 pounds more than a Mojave. To help better understand the ratings, you need to look past the trims and instead at the vehicle's curb weight, gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), and gross combined weight rating (GCWR). Curb weight is the actual weight of the vehicle. Gross vehicle weight rating is the maximum weight of the vehicle, plus passengers and cargo. And the gross combined weight rating is the maximum weight of the vehicle, passengers, cargo, and trailer. With curb weight as a constant, other factors play into a vehicle's GVWR and GCWR. Obviously, transmission choice is a big one as the manual transmission doesn't have the gearing needed to achieve the high GCWR of automatic-equipped vehicles. This can have to do with parts strength, as well. Cooling also plays a part, as vehicles with automatic transmission coolers are rated higher. Suspension and tires are also a factor. Big tires with squishy sidewalls and soft flexy suspension systems aren't going to fare as well during SAE J2807 testing, and thus receive a lower rating. And finally, typically trucks with lower (higher numerically) gear ratios are benefited with a higher tow rating, in this case 3.73:1 gears versus 4.10:1. How Does the Jeep Gladiator Compare?When compared to the other midsize class competition, the 2020 Jeep Gladiator finds itself at the top of the heap as long as you're comparing crew-cab, four-wheel-drive, short-bed trucks. In this case, the Gladiator has best-in-class towing and near tops on payload. Other configurations of competitive trucks out-tow and -haul the Gladiator; however, an apples-to-apples comparison lands it at the top of the class. Ford Ranger - 2.3L I-4, 10-Speed AutomaticMax Towing: 7,500 pounds Chevrolet Colorado - 3.6L V-6, 8-speed AutomaticMax Towing: 7,000 pounds Toyota Tacoma - 3.5L V-6, 6-speed AutomaticMax Towing: 6,400 pounds Nissan Frontier - 3.8L V-6, 9-speed AutomaticMax Towing: 6,380 pounds Honda Ridgeline - 3.5L V-6, 9-speed AutomaticMax Towing: 5,000 pounds How much can a Jeep Gladiator with Max tow package tow?The 2022 Jeep Gladiator challenges the towing capacity of its rivals within its class with a maximum towing capacity of 7,650 pounds.
How much can a Gladiator tow without max tow package?This engine puts out 285 horsepower, 260 pound-feet of torque and can tow up to 7,650 pounds when properly equipped. The 2021 Gladiator also comes in a diesel-powered engine option. The 3.0L Ecodiesel V6 Engine puts out 260 horsepower, 442 pound-feet of torque and can tow up to 6,500 pounds when properly equipped.
Which Jeep Gladiator has best towing capacity?Aside from trims, though, you'll get a maximum Jeep Gladiator towing capacity of 6,500 pounds1 when you choose the available 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-6 with its 260 horsepower and best-in-class 442 pound-feet of torque.
What is Max tow on a 2021 Jeep Gladiator?The 2021 Jeep Gladiator looks like one of the best choices if you are looking for exceptional towing, payload, off-road capability, and fuel efficiency. Designed with rugged features, this compact pickup truck offers a maximum towing capacity of 6,000 lbs.
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