All Jeep Gladiators require that you purchase the tow package if you plan to use this vehicle for towing as the base does not come with a trailer hitch receiver.

It is important that you always check your manual and specific specifications to ensure you are towing safe amounts. It all starts with the GCWR. This article lists the GCWR and max trailer weight for all engine, trim, and package options taken from the 2022 Jeep Gladiator owners manual and a 2022 Gladiator Brochure.

This is meant to be used as a reference, and you are responsible for making sure you are towing safely.

I wrote a full article on calculating towing capacity that walks you through the necessary steps to ensure you are not exceeding the towing or payload capacity.

How much can a Jeep Gladiator Tow?

All Jeep Gladiators can tow a minimum of 4000 lbs. Some options with tow packages can accommodate up to 7650 lbs.

The engine type, axle ratio, tow package, and transmission all affect the weight rating of the Jeep Gladiator.

What Jeep Gladiator should you buy for max towing?

The Sport or Sport S with an automatic transmission with the Max Tow Package will provide the highest towing capacity of 7650 lbs.

2022 Jeep Gladiator Engine Specs

3.6L Pentastar V6 Engine

The 3.6 L Pentastar V6 engine, also known as the 3.6 L V6 24V VVT engine has a maximum horsepower of 285 and torque of 260 lb.-ft.

It has a manual and automatic version and is the base engine in all Jeep Gladiator trim levels.

It estimates to get 17 mpg in the city and 22 mpg on the highway.

3.0L V6 EcoDiesel Engine

The 3.0 L V6 EcoDiesel engine also known as the 3.0 L V6 Turbo Diesel engine is an automatic-only engine offered as an option on every trim.

It has a maximum horsepower of 260 and torque of 442 lb.-ft.

It overall gets better gas mileage than the Pentastar engine with 22 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway.

Transmissions

The Jeep Gladiator 3.6 L Pentastar engine comes in both manual and automatic transmission types. In every trim level, the automatic provides additional towing strength than the manual alternative.

The manual engine is a 6-speed transmission with code D478. The automatic transmission which is also equipped on the diesel Jeep Gladiator engines is an 8-speed transmission with the code 850RE.

Jeep Gladiator Features

Towing Features

ParkView Rear Backup camera is a pretty standard backup camera that has a 4X trailer hitch zoom to better align the truck when back up to attach a trailer.

Bed Features

There is only a singular bed size for all Jeep Gladiators of 5 ft. It implements a three-position tailgate and 4 tie-down loops to ensure safe transport of your cargo (Jeep.com).

A full 115 bolt/400-watt power outlet is also installed in the truck bed to power small appliances on the go and when tailgating.

An additional special feature in the bed of the Gladiator is the Trailer Rail System. This is a customizable and adjustable tie-down system that comes with various accessories from Jeep for maximum storage capacity and functionality.

For more information on the Gladiator Bed read here.

Off-Road Features

Though Jeep has ventured into the pickup truck world, they have not strayed too far from the Jeep brand. They still make the Gladiator fully functional for off-road capabilities.

All trucks are equipped with 4×4 engine systems, 11.1 inches of ground clearance, and a high air intake to track across up to 31.5 inches of water.

The Rubicon trim is specialized for off-road conditions. It has (Jeep.com):

Packages

In order to tow with the Jeep Gladiator out of stock, a package must be added. There are two packages available. The first package simply adds the necessary equipment to make the gladiator have the capability to tow, and the second maximizes the towing capacity of the Gladiator.

Trailer-Tow Package

The trailer tow package on the Jeep Gladiator simply allows the Gladiator to be used as a towing truck.

It adds a Class IV hitch receiver, trailer hitch zoom, 240-amp alternator, and a heavy-duty engine cooling system.

It does not increase the towing capacity of any of the trims it is added to. It is available as an add-on to all trim levels.

Max Tow Package with 4.10 Axle Ratio

The Max Tow Package offered by Jeep comes with the same features as the trailer tow package but adds:

• 4.10:1 axle ratio
• Trac-Lok limied-slip differential
• A/T tires
• wide fender flares
• GVWR of 6250 lb

It is only available on the Sport and Sport S trims and requires the 3.6 L Pentastar automatic engine.

Do you need a towing package?

If you plan to use the Jeep Gladiator for towing then you do need a towing package. Otherwise you will not have the appropriate equipment to install a trailer.

After you have the appropriate hitch installed, you will want to also have a trailer hitch ball mount. CURT makes some great mounts, and I recommend the CURT 45900 Adjustable Trailer Hitch Ball mount to allow you to adjust to various trailers.

curt 45900 adjustable trailer hitch ball

Amazon Affiliate Link

Check Price

• Adjustable hitch ball mount for 2 in receivers
• Supports up to 14,000 lbs
• Includes 2 in and 2-5/16 in balls

Jeep Gladiator Towing Capacity by Trim

As mentioned earlier the regular tow package does not affect the towing capacity of the vehicle, so all values listed below are for the Jeep Gladiator with or without a tow package.

Sport & Sport S Towing Capacity

Rubicon

Overland

Mojave

High Altitude

Jeep Gladiator Payload Capacity

The payload capacity of the Gladiator ranges from 1025 to 1600 lbs. There is some documentation that claims it can even go up to 1700 lbs if equipped properly.

This means that the Gladiator can hold an extra 1025 to 1700 lbs in the bed and cab in cargo weight safely.

Sport & Sport S Towing Capacity

Rubicon

Overland

Mojave

High Altitude

Rear Step Bumper Towing vs Hitch Receiver Towing

Towing always requires some type of hitch, but the Jeep Gladiator can allow for bumper towing.

As you will notice, the tow package added to any Gladiators does not affect the towing capacity. This is because this package only adds a hitch receiver. You have the option to add your own hitch receiver if you don’t buy the tow package.

If you do not buy the tow package or install a hitch receiver, the max towing capacity is 3,500 lbs and the tongue weight max load is 350 lbs. This weight is limited to a bumper-mounted ball.

This means that all of the listed towing capacities above for everything over 3,500 lbs require a trailer hitch receiver or tow package.

Need a hitch receiver?

curt 13434 class 3 trailer hitch 2 inch receiver

Amazon Affiliate Link

Check Price

• Class 3 hitch receiver
• Compatible with Jeep Gladiator JT
• Tows up to 5,000 lbs

Conclusion

The 2022 Jeep Gladiator can tow up to 7,650 with Max Tow Package. You should always check your specific vehicle and the recommendations from Jeep before towing and make sure your truck is properly equipped.

Even though the reported information in this article is accurate to that from Jeep, it isn’t necessarily the actual towing capacity you can pull at any given time. You need to calculate your own towing capacity every time you tow something, that is best practice. To read how to do that, check out: How is Towing Capacity Calculated?

Here you will find all the GCWRs and max trailer towing weights suggested by Ford. The information is combined with the 2007 Ford Ranger eBrochure and the 2007 Ford Trailer Towing Guide.

The 2007 Ford Ranger has a max trailer towing capacity of 6,000 lbs. This is for properly equipped vehicles with no cargo.

Ford says that the tongue weight for any towing should be no more than 10% of the trailer weight. So this should be taken into account when setting up your trailer.

Trims [DONE]

There are six trims in the 2007 Ranger series.

• XL
• XLT
• STX
• Sport
• FX4 Off-Road
• FX4 Level II

The main differences between these trims are the availability of mechanical features, appearance options, and packages.

All the differences can be seen in the e-brochure.

Cab and Bed Sizes

The cab can either be a Regular Cab or a Super Cab.

The Regular Cab and the Super Cab can support two different rows of passengers.

Bed Sizes

There are two lengths available in the 2007 Ford Ranger. This is the 6-ft bed and the 7-ft bed. Do note that the 7-ft bed is available only for the Regular Cab.

Packages

The Ford Ranger has one towing trailer package available. This is the Trailer Tow Package. It is recommended for all light trucks that will be used for towing to help ensure easy and proper connection of trailer lights.

Trailer Tow Package

The Ford Ranger Trailer Tow Package comes with:

• 4-pin Trailer Wiring Harness (standard)
• Standard Trailer Hitch Receiver
• Aux Auto Trans. Oil Cooler (Standard with the 3.0L/4.0L engine only)

Towing Capacity by Engine

There are three engines available on the 2007 Ford Ranger. This is the 2.3 L DOHC I-4, the 3.0 OHV V6, and the 4.0L SOHC SEFI V6 Engine.

2.3L DOHC I-4

The 2.3 L DOHC I-4 engine is a 5-speed automatic transmission engine with 143 hp @ 5,250 rpm, as well as a torque of 154 @ 3,750 rpm. Its towing capacity ranges from 1,400 – 2,240 lbs.

3.0L OHV V6

The 3.0L OHV V6 engine is a 5-speed automatic transmission engine with 148 hp @ 4,900 rpm and a 180 @ 3,950 rpm torque. Its towing capacity ranges from 2,220 – 2,640 lbs.

4.0L SOHC V6 L4

The 4.0 L SOHC V6 is a 5-speed automatic transmission engine with 207 hp @ 5,250 rpm, as well as a torque of 238 @ 3,000 rpm. Its towing capacity ranges from 3,080 – 6,000 lbs.

2007 Ford Ranger Towing Capacity Chart

The following chart is from the trailer tow guide from the Ford brochure. The maximum towing capacity for the 2007 Ford Ranger is 6,000 lbs.

Payload Capacity

The best way to check the payload capacity is to find the GVWR listed on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. It’s usually located on the driver’s side and contains the front and rear GAWR alongside the GVWR.

Rear Step Bumper Towing vs. Hitch Receiver Towing

However, even if you have a hitch receiver, this does not mean you can tow the above capacities. You first need a proper hitch receiver, which is included with Class III Trailer Towing Package, and a weight-distributing trailer hitch if towing above 5,000 lbs.

You can tow with the 2007 Ford Ranger through a rear step bumper ball hitch. This can hold up to 2,000 lbs (with a weight-carrying trailer).

In either case with a weight-carrying trailer or weight-distributing trailer, the tongue weight should not exceed 10% of the total trailer weight (according to the Trailer Tow Guide).

Additional Resources

• 2007 Ford Trailer Towing Guide
• 2007 Ford Ranger Ebrochure

Conclusion

Ford states that the 2007 Ford Ranger has a max towing capacity of 1,400 to 6,000 lbs.

Though this guide provides good guidance on how much you can tow with your 2007 Ford Ranger, you should always calculate your own towing capacity.

Not sure how? Read: How is Towing Capacity Calculated? Here you will find a helpful calculator as well.