Jeep Wrangler · Towing capacity
2026 Jeep Wrangler towing capacity
The manufacturer rates the 2026 Jeep Wrangler to tow between 3,500 lb and 5,000 lb, depending on engine, drive and equipment. Here are all 12 ratings from its 2026 specifications, with filters to narrow them down.
- Top tow rating
- 5,000 lb
- 4-door 4X4 Rubicon, 3.6L Pentastar V6, 4.10 axle
- Top payload
- 1,562 lb
- 4-door 4X4 Rubicon, 3.6L Pentastar V6, 4.56 axle
- Ratings
- 12
- 3 engines
Every 2026 Wrangler tow rating
Pick what you know; choices that no configuration offers turn grey. Results are sorted by tow rating.
Underlined values and tags are what separate configurations that otherwise read the same.
3.6L Pentastar V6 · 7 configurations · up to 5,000 lb
4-door 4X4 · Rubicon
8-speed automatic (850RE), 4.10 axle
- Trailer
- 5,000 lb
- Payload
- 1,328 lb
- GCWR
- 10,300 lb
- Curb wt
- 4,623 lb
4-door 4X4 · Sport
6-speed manual (D478), 3.45 axle
- Trailer
- 3,500 lb
- Payload
- 1,249 lb
- GCWR
- 8,400 lb
- Curb wt
- 4,251 lb
4-door 4X4 · Sport
8-speed automatic (850RE), 3.45 axle
- Trailer
- 3,500 lb
- Payload
- 1,220 lb
- GCWR
- 8,400 lb
- Curb wt
- 4,280 lb
4-door 4X4 · Sahara
8-speed automatic (850RE), 3.45 axle
- Trailer
- 3,500 lb
- Payload
- 1,136 lb
- GCWR
- 8,400 lb
- Curb wt
- 4,464 lb
4-door 4X4 · Rubicon
6-speed manual (D478), 4.10 axle
- Trailer
- 3,500 lb
- Payload
- 1,381 lb
- GCWR
- 8,500 lb
- Curb wt
- 4,594 lb
4-door 4X4 · Rubicon
6-speed manual (D478), 4.88 axle
- Trailer
- 3,500 lb
- Payload
- 1,381 lb
- GCWR
- 8,500 lb
- Curb wt
- 4,594 lb
4-door 4X4 · Rubicon
8-speed automatic (850RE), 4.56 axle
- Trailer
- 3,500 lb
- Payload
- 1,562 lb
- GCWR
- 8,600 lb
- Curb wt
- 4,688 lb
2.0L turbo I4 · 4 configurations · up to 5,000 lb
4-door 4X4 · Rubicon
8-speed automatic (850RE), 4.10 axle
- Trailer
- 5,000 lb
- Payload
- 1,310 lb
- GCWR
- 10,300 lb
- Curb wt
- 4,640 lb
4-door 4X4 · Sport
8-speed automatic (850RE), 3.45 axle
- Trailer
- 3,500 lb
- Payload
- 1,203 lb
- GCWR
- 8,400 lb
- Curb wt
- 4,297 lb
4-door 4X4 · Sahara
8-speed automatic (850RE), 3.45 axle
- Trailer
- 3,500 lb
- Payload
- 1,119 lb
- GCWR
- 8,400 lb
- Curb wt
- 4,481 lb
4-door 4X4 · Rubicon
8-speed automatic (850RE), 4.56 axle
- Trailer
- 3,500 lb
- Payload
- 1,545 lb
- GCWR
- 8,600 lb
- Curb wt
- 4,705 lb
6.4L HEMI V8 (392)
4-door 4X4 · Rubicon 392
8-speed automatic (8HP75), 4.56 axle
- Trailer
- 3,500 lb
- Payload
- 1,088 lb
- GCWR
- 9,400 lb
- Curb wt
- 5,268 lb
| Configuration | Transmission | Axle | Max trailer (lb) | Payload (lb) | GCWR (lb) | Curb weight (lb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L Pentastar V6 · 7 configurations · up to 5,000 lb | ||||||
| 4-door 4X4Rubicon | 8-speed automatic (850RE) | 4.10 | 5,000 | 1,328 | 10,300 | 4,623 |
| 4-door 4X4Sport | 6-speed manual (D478) | 3.45 | 3,500 | 1,249 | 8,400 | 4,251 |
| 4-door 4X4Sport | 8-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.45 | 3,500 | 1,220 | 8,400 | 4,280 |
| 4-door 4X4Sahara | 8-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.45 | 3,500 | 1,136 | 8,400 | 4,464 |
| 4-door 4X4Rubicon | 6-speed manual (D478) | 4.10 | 3,500 | 1,381 | 8,500 | 4,594 |
| 4-door 4X4Rubicon | 6-speed manual (D478) | 4.88 | 3,500 | 1,381 | 8,500 | 4,594 |
| 4-door 4X4Rubicon | 8-speed automatic (850RE) | 4.56 | 3,500 | 1,562 | 8,600 | 4,688 |
| 2.0L turbo I4 · 4 configurations · up to 5,000 lb | ||||||
| 4-door 4X4Rubicon | 8-speed automatic (850RE) | 4.10 | 5,000 | 1,310 | 10,300 | 4,640 |
| 4-door 4X4Sport | 8-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.45 | 3,500 | 1,203 | 8,400 | 4,297 |
| 4-door 4X4Sahara | 8-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.45 | 3,500 | 1,119 | 8,400 | 4,481 |
| 4-door 4X4Rubicon | 8-speed automatic (850RE) | 4.56 | 3,500 | 1,545 | 8,600 | 4,705 |
| 6.4L HEMI V8 (392) | ||||||
| 4-door 4X4Rubicon 392 | 8-speed automatic (8HP75) | 4.56 | 3,500 | 1,088 | 9,400 | 5,268 |
About this chart (2 notes)
- Two-door models are rated for 2,000 lb; the tables list four-door models only.
- The 5,000 lb rating needs the Rubicon with the 4.10 axle, automatic and 285/70R17 tires.
Jeep Wrangler towing by model year
The highest and lowest max-trailer ratings in each year's chart, in pounds.
Towing it behind an RV?
Can you flat tow a Wrangler?
Wranglers with Command-Trac, Rock-Trac or Selec-Trac 4x4, which all use a two-speed transfer case with a Neutral position, can be flat towed with all four wheels down.
What the numbers mean
- Max trailer
- The heaviest trailer the configuration is rated to pull, with the right hitch and the vehicle carrying only a driver. Every passenger and every pound of cargo comes off it.
- Payload
- What the vehicle can carry inside and in the bed, including people and the trailer's tongue or pin weight. It is GVWR minus the vehicle's own weight.
- GCWR
- Gross combined weight rating: the most the loaded vehicle and loaded trailer may weigh together. It is often the number that runs out first.
- Axle ratio
- A higher number (3.92 against 3.21) turns the engine faster at a given speed. It costs some fuel economy and usually raises the tow rating.
2026 Wrangler towing questions
What is the most a 2026 Jeep Wrangler can tow?
5,000 lb, for a 4-door 4X4 Rubicon, 3.6L Pentastar V6, 4.10 axle. Other configurations are rated lower, so check the exact engine, drive and equipment.
What is the lowest tow rating for a 2026 Jeep Wrangler?
3,500 lb, for a 4-door 4X4 Rubicon 392, 6.4L HEMI V8 (392), 4.56 axle. Across the 12 ratings the manufacturer lists, they run from 3,500 lb to 5,000 lb.
Which 2026 Jeep Wrangler has the most payload?
A 4-door 4X4 Rubicon, 3.6L Pentastar V6, 4.56 axle, rated for 1,562 lb of payload. Payload falls as trims add equipment and weight.
How much does the engine change the Wrangler's tow rating?
3.6L Pentastar V6: 3,500 lb to 5,000 lb; 2.0L turbo I4: 3,500 lb to 5,000 lb; 6.4L HEMI V8 (392): 3,500 lb.
Has the Jeep Wrangler's tow rating changed over the years?
2027: up to 5,000 lb; 2026: up to 5,000 lb; 2025: up to 5,000 lb; 2024: up to 5,000 lb; 2023: up to 3,500 lb; 2022: up to 3,500 lb; 2021: up to 3,500 lb; 2020: up to 3,500 lb.
Source: 2026 Jeep Wrangler Specifications, Stellantis North America. Ratings assume a properly equipped vehicle with a driver only. Confirm the exact ratings on the door-jamb label and in the owner's manual before you hitch up.