2021 Jeep Gladiator towing capacity
Up to 7,650 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for). That rating is for this configuration: engine maximum, no trim stated, 3.6-LITER PENTASTAR V-6, 4WD. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 4,000 lbs, so the answer for your vehicle depends on how it is equipped.
Highest published rating7,650 lbsHitch type not stated. Lowest in the same tables: 4,000 lbs.
The top figure belongs to one specific build. Find the row that matches your engine, cab, drive and axle, and check the label on your driver's door jamb. Passengers and cargo in the truck come off what you can tow.
2021 Jeep Gladiator towing capacity by engine
The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.
2021 Jeep Gladiator towing capacity chart
All 15 configurations in the source, by hitch type and engine, highest rating first. Each row links to the page it is printed on.
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| engine maximum, no trim statedEngine specification block prints '7,650 lbs.' as the maximum for this engine, with no trim, transmission or axle. Per-trim figures are in the TOWING CAPACITIES tables. | 4WD | 7,650 lbs | p. 1 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport, GLADIATOR SPORT | 3.6-liter V-6 gas | A8 | axle 4.10850RE 8-speed automaticTrim table lists Payload, Base Wt., GAWR, GCWR and Max Trailer per engine, transmission and axle ratio. Footnote 1: GCWR = Base Weight + Maximum Trailer Weight + 150 lbs. for driver. The printed figures on this line do not satisfy that footnote (Base Wt. 4,712, GCWR 12,800, Max Trailer 7,650); all copied as printed. | 4WD | 4.10 | 7,650 lbs | p. 10 | |
| Rubicon, GLADIATOR RUBICON | 3.6-liter V-6 gas | A8 | axle 4.10850RE 8-speed automaticTrim table lists Payload, Base Wt., GAWR, GCWR and Max Trailer per engine, transmission and axle ratio. Footnote 1: GCWR = Base Weight + Maximum Trailer Weight + 150 lbs. for driver. The printed figures on this line do not satisfy that footnote (Base Wt. 5,072, GCWR 12,450, Max Trailer 7,000); all copied as printed. | 4WD | 4.10 | 7,000 lbs | p. 10 | |
| Overland, GLADIATOR OVERLAND | 3.6-liter V-6 gas | A8 | axle 3.73850RE 8-speed automaticTrim table lists Payload, Base Wt., GAWR, GCWR and Max Trailer per engine, transmission and axle ratio. Footnote 1: GCWR = Base Weight + Maximum Trailer Weight + 150 lbs. for driver. The printed figures on this line do not satisfy that footnote (Base Wt. 4,676, GCWR 11,100, Max Trailer 6,000); all copied as printed. | 4WD | 3.73 | 6,000 lbs | p. 10 | |
| Mojave, GLADIATOR MOJAVE | 3.6-liter V-6 gas | A8 | axle 4.10850RE 8-speed automaticTrim table lists Payload, Base Wt., GAWR, GCWR and Max Trailer per engine, transmission and axle ratio. Footnote 1: GCWR = Base Weight + Maximum Trailer Weight + 150 lbs. for driver. The printed figures on this line do not satisfy that footnote (Base Wt. 4,970, GCWR 11,450, Max Trailer 6,000); all copied as printed. | 4WD | 4.10 | 6,000 lbs | p. 10 | |
| Sport, GLADIATOR SPORT | 3.6-liter V-6 gas | A8 | axle 3.73850RE 8-speed automaticTrim table lists Payload, Base Wt., GAWR, GCWR and Max Trailer per engine, transmission and axle ratio. Footnote 1: GCWR = Base Weight + Maximum Trailer Weight + 150 lbs. for driver. The printed figures on this line do not satisfy that footnote (Base Wt. 4,691, GCWR 9,650, Max Trailer 4,500); all copied as printed. | 4WD | 3.73 | 4,500 lbs | p. 10 | |
| Mojave, GLADIATOR MOJAVE | 3.6-liter V-6 gas | M6 | axle 4.10D478 6-speed manualTrim table lists Payload, Base Wt., GAWR, GCWR and Max Trailer per engine, transmission and axle ratio. Footnote 1: GCWR = Base Weight + Maximum Trailer Weight + 150 lbs. for driver. The printed figures on this line do not satisfy that footnote (Base Wt. 4,948, GCWR 9,900, Max Trailer 4,500); all copied as printed. | 4WD | 4.10 | 4,500 lbs | p. 10 | |
| Rubicon, GLADIATOR RUBICON | 3.6-liter V-6 gas | M6 | axle 4.10D478 6-speed manualTrim table lists Payload, Base Wt., GAWR, GCWR and Max Trailer per engine, transmission and axle ratio. Footnote 1: GCWR = Base Weight + Maximum Trailer Weight + 150 lbs. for driver. The printed figures on this line do not satisfy that footnote (Base Wt. 5,050, GCWR 10,000, Max Trailer 4,500); all copied as printed. | 4WD | 4.10 | 4,500 lbs | p. 10 | |
| Sport, GLADIATOR SPORT | 3.6-liter V-6 gas | M6 | axle 3.73D478 6-speed manualTrim table lists Payload, Base Wt., GAWR, GCWR and Max Trailer per engine, transmission and axle ratio. Footnote 1: GCWR = Base Weight + Maximum Trailer Weight + 150 lbs. for driver. The printed figures on this line do not satisfy that footnote (Base Wt. 4,650, GCWR 9,100, Max Trailer 4,000); all copied as printed. | 4WD | 3.73 | 4,000 lbs | p. 10 | |
| Overland, GLADIATOR OVERLAND | 3.6-liter V-6 gas | M6 | axle 3.73D478 6-speed manualTrim table lists Payload, Base Wt., GAWR, GCWR and Max Trailer per engine, transmission and axle ratio. Footnote 1: GCWR = Base Weight + Maximum Trailer Weight + 150 lbs. for driver. The printed figures on this line do not satisfy that footnote (Base Wt. 4,720, GCWR 9,100, Max Trailer 4,000); all copied as printed. | 4WD | 3.73 | 4,000 lbs | p. 10 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| engine maximum, no trim statedEngine specification block prints '6,500 lbs.' as the maximum for this engine, with no trim, transmission or axle. Per-trim figures are in the TOWING CAPACITIES tables. | 4WD | 6,500 lbs | p. 2 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport, GLADIATOR SPORT | 3.0-liter diesel | A8 | axle 3.738HP75 8-speed automaticTrim table lists Payload, Base Wt., GAWR, GCWR and Max Trailer per engine, transmission and axle ratio. Footnote 1: GCWR = Base Weight + Maximum Trailer Weight + 150 lbs. for driver. The printed figures on this line do not satisfy that footnote (Base Wt. 4,988, GCWR 11,800, Max Trailer 6,500); all copied as printed. | 4WD | 3.73 | 6,500 lbs | p. 10 | |
| Sport, GLADIATOR SPORT | 3.0-liter diesel | A8 | axle 3.73 | Sport S model (footnote *)8HP75 8-speed automaticTrim table lists Payload, Base Wt., GAWR, GCWR and Max Trailer per engine, transmission and axle ratio. Footnote 1: GCWR = Base Weight + Maximum Trailer Weight + 150 lbs. for driver. The printed figures on this line do not satisfy that footnote (Base Wt. 4,972, GCWR 11,800, Max Trailer 6,500); all copied as printed. Engine cell carries '*', footnoted on the page as 'Sport S model'. | 4WD | 3.73 | 6,500 lbs | p. 10 | |
| Overland, GLADIATOR OVERLAND | 3.0-liter diesel | A8 | axle 3.738HP75 8-speed automaticTrim table lists Payload, Base Wt., GAWR, GCWR and Max Trailer per engine, transmission and axle ratio. Footnote 1: GCWR = Base Weight + Maximum Trailer Weight + 150 lbs. for driver. The printed figures on this line do not satisfy that footnote (Base Wt. 5,041, GCWR 11,800, Max Trailer 6,500); all copied as printed. | 4WD | 3.73 | 6,500 lbs | p. 10 | |
| Rubicon, GLADIATOR RUBICON | 3.0-liter diesel | A8 | axle 3.738HP75 8-speed automaticTrim table lists Payload, Base Wt., GAWR, GCWR and Max Trailer per engine, transmission and axle ratio. Footnote 1: GCWR = Base Weight + Maximum Trailer Weight + 150 lbs. for driver. The printed figures on this line do not satisfy that footnote (Base Wt. 5,352, GCWR 12,100, Max Trailer 6,000); all copied as printed. | 4WD | 3.73 | 6,000 lbs | p. 10 |
Common questions
Which 2021 Jeep Gladiator engine tows the most?
3.6-LITER PENTASTAR V-6, at up to 7,650 lbs. Next is 3.6-liter V-6 gas at up to 7,650 lbs.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2021 Stellantis Gladiator Press Specs. Each row in the tables above links to the document and gives the page the figure is printed on.
Towing equipment for the 2021 Jeep Gladiator
Parts sold to fit this vehicle. Fitting one does not raise a rating, and the tables above say what each rating needs.
- Trailer wiring harness for the 2021 Jeep Gladiator. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2021 Jeep Gladiator. See on Amazon (paid link)
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Where these numbers come from
- 2021 Stellantis Gladiator Press Specs, Stellantis. Manufacturer press specifications. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
Page numbers count pages in the linked file, which can differ from the number printed in the corner. Report a number that looks wrong.
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