Jeep Towing Capacity Calculator: Off-Road Muscle That Also Pulls Its Weight
Jeep spends most of its marketing budget convincing you it can climb a boulder, and fair enough, it usually can. What gets less attention is that the same lineup genuinely pulls trailers too, from the Gladiator's truck-rivalling 7,650 lb ceiling down to the Wrangler's honest but modest four-door figure. This calculator gives every current Jeep the real number, not the boulder-climbing hype.
Jeep towing calculator
Set Up Your Jeep
Look on the windscreen through the driver's side glass, the door jamb sticker, or your registration paperwork.
Your Result
Pick a model or drop in a VIN
Choose a Jeep trim or decode your VIN, check the pre-filled numbers, add what you're carrying, then hit Run the Numbers.
The six checks
Standards used
- Tow rating:
SAE J2807 - Hitch class:
SAE J684 - GVWR / payload:
FMVSS 110 - Trailer electrics:
ISO 11992,ISO 1724 - VIN structure:
ISO 3779
Off-road capability and towing capability aren't the same spec sheet
Owners after a figure specific to their own build rather than a brochure average should use the Jeep towing capacity by VIN feature above, since engine, axle ratio and Max Tow Package fitment all genuinely shift the certified number. The Gladiator tops the range with genuine pickup-rivalling capability, the Grand Cherokee follows close behind on V8 Trailhawk and Summit builds, the Wrangler holds a modest but honest figure that scales with door count, and the Compass rounds out the lineup with a smaller but still real number for lighter duty towing.
The lineup's strongest puller
Up to 7,650 lb on properly equipped Rubicon and Mojave builds, genuinely truck-rivalling.
V8 makes the difference
Up to 7,200 lb on Max Tow Package trims, well ahead of the standard V6 figure.
Door count matters
3,500 lb on the four-door Unlimited, noticeably less on the shorter two-door.
Lighter duty, still real
A smaller figure suited to a light utility trailer rather than a serious camper.
The full Jeep towing capacity chart
Every trim below loads straight into the calculator with a single click. This is the reference table people actually search for when they type Jeep towing capacity chart into a search bar.
| Model / trim | Tow rating | GVWR | Payload | Curb weight |
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Getting a result in five steps
Enter VIN
Decodes model, engine and Max Tow Package fitment.
Check the numbers
Verify against your own Jeep towing capacity chart.
Load it up
Add passengers, gear and roof rack weight honestly.
Add the trailer
Loaded weight and tongue target.
Read the checks
Payload, GVWR, GCWR, tow, tongue, hitch.
How the figures are worked out
SAE J2807
Ratings for the Wrangler, Grand Cherokee, Gladiator, Grand Wagoneer and Compass with the Max Tow Package follow J2807 test methodology.
VIN structure (ISO 3779)
The 17-character VIN carries WMI, VDS and VIS segments encoding model, engine and equipment used to pin down your real figure.
Payload checked first
Tongue weight and cargo are weighed against payload before tow rating, since payload is where a loaded Grand Cherokee often runs short first.
FMVSS 110
GVWR and payload definitions plus the certification label rules that apply across the current lineup.
SAE J684
Hitch class matched to trailer weight, Class III for lighter setups scaling to Class IV on a fully equipped Gladiator or Grand Wagoneer.
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Fiat Ducato and 500X towing hub
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Honda Ridgeline towing capacity
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Hummer EV and classic H2 towing hub
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Hyundai Palisade and Santa Cruz towing hub
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Infiniti QX80 and QX60 towing hub
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Isuzu D-Max and MU-X towing hub
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Jeep Grand Cherokee towing capacity?
The Grand Cherokee is rated to tow up to 7,200 lb on V8-equipped Trailhawk and Summit variants with the Max Tow Package. Standard V6 variants without the package sit closer to 6,200 lb.
Can a Jeep Wrangler tow a decent-sized trailer?
Yes, within limits. The four-door Wrangler Unlimited is rated to tow up to 3,500 lb, while the two-door sits lower around 2,000 lb due to its shorter wheelbase.
What is the Jeep Gladiator towing capacity?
The Gladiator is rated to tow up to 7,650 lb on properly equipped Rubicon and Mojave variants with the Max Tow Package and the right axle ratio, making it the strongest tower in the current Jeep lineup.
Does my Jeep VIN reveal my exact towing capacity?
Yes, largely. The VIN encodes model, engine, model year and factory options including Max Tow Package fitment, which together determine your specific certified figure.