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The 2022 Jeep Gladiator Towing Capacity – An In-depth Comparison

The latest addition to the Jeep Gladiator Family exudes the grunt of the Wrangler and the functionality of a pickup, but does it have what it takes to be the king of towing?

In this article, we discuss with you the 2022 Jeep Gladiator’s towing prowess and how it fares against its close competitors.

HOW MANY POUNDS CAN A 2022 JEEP GLADIATOR TOW?

how much can jeep gladiator tow
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The 2022 Jeep Gladiator has a normal towing capacity of 4,000lbs and maximum towing capacity of 7,650lbs. The max towing capacity is accurate as long as you don’t overload the jeep and use the correct max tow package. Although, the towing capacity varies by trim level:

Specification Sport Overland Rubicon Mojave
Normal/Average Towing Capacity 4, 000lbs 4, 000lbs 4, 500lbs 4, 500lbs

Take note, towing capacity refers to the weight the vehicle can sustain while traveling with a trailer. Because the 2022 and 2021 Jeep Gladiators are almost the same in features, the table below is useful when measuring the over all towing capability of the Jeep when attached to a trailer:

Sport

Model Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR)
Frontal Area Max Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) Max Trailer Tongue Weight (TW)
Sport Manual Transmission 9, 100lbs 40ft sq 4, 000lbs 400lbs
Sport Automatic Transmission 9, 650lbs 40ft sq 4, 500lbs 450lbs
Diesel Sport Automatic Transmission 12, 100lbs 40ft sq 6, 500lbs 650lbs
Sport Automatic Transmission Tow Package 11, 100lbs 55ft sq 6, 000lbs 600lbs
Diesel Sport Automatic Transmission Tow Package 12, 100lbs 55ft sq 6, 500lbs 650lbs
Sport Automatic Transmission Max Tow Package 12, 800lbs 55ft sq 7, 650lbs 765lbs

Overland

Model GCWR Frontal Area Max GTW Max Trailer TW
Overland Manual Transmission 9, 100lbs 40ft sq 4, 000lbs 400lbs
Overland Automatic Transmission 9, 650lbs 40ft sq 4, 500lbs 450lbs
Diesel Overland Automatic Transmission 12, 100lbs 40ft sq 6, 500lbs 650lbs
Overland Automatic Transmission Tow Package 11, 100lbs 40ft sq 6, 000lbs 600lbs
Diesel Overland Automatic Transmission Tow Package 12, 100lbs 40ft sq 6, 500lbs 650lbs

Rubicon

Model GCWR Frontal Area Max GTW Max Trailer TW
Rubicon Manual Transmission 10, 000lbs 40ft sq 4, 500lbs 450lbs
Diesel Rubicon Automatic Transmission 11, 800lbs 55ft sq 6, 000lbs 600lbs
Rubicon Automatic Transmission 12, 100lbs 55ft sq 7, 000lbs 700lbs

Mojave

Model GCWR Frontal Area Max GTW Max Trailer TW
Mojave Manual Transmission 9, 900lbs 40ft sq 4, 500lbs 450lbs
Mojave Automatic Transmission 11, 450lbs 55ft sq 6, 000lbs 600lbs

WHY THE GLADIATOR CAN TOW MORE THAN THE WRANGLER?

jeep gladiator vs jeep wrangler

Aside from the obvious reason the Jeep Wrangler’s towing capacity ranges from 2,000-3,500lbs., the wheelbase is the huge factor why it’s behind the Jeep Gladiator. Because it’s determined by the space between your front and rear wheels, the shorter it is, the more unstable a 4×4 gets since there’ll be uneven load distribution.

2022 Jeep Gladiator Wheelbase Measurements

Specification Sport Overland Rubicon Mojave
Wheelbase 137.3 inches 137.3 inches 137.3 inches 137.3 inches

2021 Jeep Wrangler Wheelbase Measurements

Specification Sport Sport S Sahara Rubicon
Wheelbase 118.4 inches 96.8 inches 118.4 inches 118.4 inches

In the case of JK Wrangler, its wheelbase length is close to 116 inches; whereas, Gladiator has a wheelbase of 137.3 inches. If you put too much load on the former, a trailer’s chance of swaying from side to side is increased because the original towing capacity is overpowered, and accidents can happen anytime.

WHAT IS THE GLADIATOR MAX TOW PACKAGE?

2022 jeep gladiator max tow package
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A max tow package contains the features that will make the latest Jeep Gladiator capable of hauling a load under normal circumstances, except that it’s slightly upgraded to endure heavier stuff. While nothing is officially out yet about the max tow package specifics, Jeep mentioned not much has been changed on the newest Gladiator model, including the 4:10 gear axle ratio which was present already on the 2021 model.

gear axle ratio

This type of gear ratio is optimal in terms of towing or pulling heavy objects. It can be translated as; 4.10:1 where the left digits indicate the number of speed reduction on the engine’s part and the right digit is the resulting number of wheel turn from the given reduction. Simply put, a decreased in the speed level means more stability in dragging objects, especially on uneven terrains.

WHAT COMPETES WITH THE JEEP GLADIATOR?

jeep gladiator competitors

Just like a warrior in every arena, the Jeep Gladiator doesn’t stand alone and there are others of its kind which are ready to test their mettle against it. Have a look at some of them and check what distinct features they offer:

Model GCWR Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
Max GTW Max TW
2022 Jeep Gladiator 9, 100lbs Front: 3, 100lbs

Rear: 3, 750lbs

4, 000-7, 000lbs 400-700lbs
2021 Toyota Tacoma 11, 360lbs Front: N/A

Rear: N/A

4, 500-4, 600lbs 450-460lbs
2021 Nissan Frontier 11, 230lbs Front: 3, 296lbs

Rear: 3, 501lbs

6, 700lbs 670lbs
2021 Chevrolet Colorado 11, 100lbs 40ft sq 6, 000lbs 600lbs
2021 Ford Ranger 12, 500lbs Front: 2, 885lbs

Rear: 3, 500lbs

7, 500lbs 750lbs

CONCLUSION

The 2022 Jeep Gladiator may be one of a kind because it’s still a hybrid of jeep and pickup, and others may not take too kindly of it. But if you look at it closely underneath, it still has what it takes to roast its competitors if not totally annihilate them in the best in towing contest. Are you excited or not to give the newest Gladiator a go? Comment below!

 

 

 

 

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