Jeep Wrangler Towing Capacity

In case you assumed the Jeep Wrangler was just a wild adventure device, you might be surprised by the carrying capacity a Jeep Wrangler can accomplish. It involves taking a camper or some waterborne toys along for the ride, and as part of its off-road ethos; Wrangler can tow them where you need to go.

The 2024 Jeep Wrangler enhances the model’s previous 3,500-pound maximum towing capacity to a boat hauling 5,000-pound. But how do you get your hands on the improved towing capabilities of a 2024 Jeep Wrangler? Which Wrangler can tow the most? In what ways do individual configuration options cause things to act differently?

Check out more information in our new inventory forJeep Wrangler towing capabilities with our Wrangler Towing Guide below and stop by our CDJR, Chicago IL, for a chance to own this excellent model today!

Our breakdown includes maximums per trim, what each drivetrain can do and how the configuration of your next Wrangler might impact its tow capacity. Learn more about the Wrangler SUV’s features and available packages, then purchase your towing gear through Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Chicago today! If you’re looking for a 2024 Jeep Wrangler for sale of your own, we take pride in being your destination for all automotive and will gladly help you get behind the wheel of one!

How Much Weight Can a Jeep Wrangler Tow?

The 2024 Jeep Wrangler can now tow up to a maximum of 5,000 pounds. It’s still a healthy 2,000 pounds for the lower-rated configurations of the Jeep Wrangler tow capacity.

Always ensure your load is within your Wrangler SUVs tow rating limit. To provide some context, however (and assuming the full 2,000-pound) the following loads are typically within that same limit:

• A single Jet Ski on a single-watercraft trailer
• A small travel camper loaded with gear
• Two or three dirt bikes on a trailer
• One or two ATVs on a trailer
• One trailer for small utilities/tools

When the 5,000-pound maximum towing capacity on a new Jeep Wrangler for sale is properly equipped, these are some items you might be able to bring along:

• Supplies for a small to medium campervan travels
• An average bass boat sitting on a trailer.
• Two jet skis on a trailer with supplies
• Trailer with two UTVs and a Dirt Bike
• A small horse trailer or 1-2 horses

I imagine the next question on drivers’ minds is what motivates this capability. The 2014 Jeep Wrangler offers a variety of standard features to help push forward through nearly any obstacle, backed by four engines.

The first is a naturally aspirated 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine which delivers 285 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. The power figure jumps up to 270 horsepower and torque is a stout 295 pound-feet with an available 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine.

In 4xe models, the Wrangler is powered by a plug-in hybrid setup and consists of a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine rated at around 375 horsepower and as much as 470 pound-feet of torque. In contrast, the Rubicon 392 gets a 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 that makes 470 horsepower and torque of around 470 lb-ft.

Still, the Pentastar V-6 or turbo four-cylinder (non-hybrid) engine lets owners pull up to 5,000 pounds with a Wrangler; all other engines are capped at just 3,500-pound towing capabilities. So, what makes the difference? Read on to find out.

2024 Jeep Wrangler Hauling Capacity – How Does It Vary?

The Jeep Wrangler towing capacity is affected by three main factors:

• The engine and transmission
• The configuration (two-or-four door)
• The trim level

Jeep Wrangler Towing Capacity by Engine and Transmission

The Jeep Wrangler towing capacity varies depending upon which of these four engines you chose:

• 3.6-Liter Pentastar V-6: 285 horsepower/260 pound-feet of torque – Sport, Sport S, Willys, Rubicon and Rubicon X trim levels
• 2.0-Liter Turbo Four-Cylinder: 270 horsepower/295 pound-feet of torque – standard in the Sahara trim; available in Sport, Sport S, Willys, Rubicon and Rubicon X trim levels
• 6.4-Liter HEMI V8: 470 Horsepower/470 Pound-Feet of Torque – standard in the Rubicon 392 trim level
• Plug-in Hybrid 2.0-Liter Turbo Four-Cylinder: 375 hp /470 lb-ft – standard in all Wrangler 4xe trim levels

The standard output 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 and available 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder reach the high towing threshold with proper configurations, despite the 6.4-liter HEMI V8 being the most powerful engine. The Jeep Wrangler can tow up to 3,500 pounds with the HEMI V-8 and plug-in hybrid 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder engines or up to a maximum of 5,000 pounds when equipped with the Pentastar V-6.

Of course, this only works when configured correctly. The first two engines will be fitted with a six-speed manual and eight-speed automatic trans. The automatic enables the maximum tow capacity of 5,000-pound while the manual is limited to 3,500 pounds.

Jeep Wrangler Towing Capacity (Two-Door Configurations)

Two-door models are the lightest on the trails, but they are limited to 2,000 pounds. It has been this way for the last 15 years of the historical past with the Wrangler SUV. A two-door model with a short wheelbase is not the best vehicle to tow heavy loads. If you want to tow the most, opting into a Wrangler with two doors is probably not your best bet.

Jeep Wrangler Towing Capacity (Four-Door (Unlimited) Configurations)

Another term for the Wrangler Unlimited, a four-door Jeep Wrangler has greater towing capacity than two-doors based on identical configurations. Why is this the case? In our opinion, the two-door Wrangler is great for trail running because its short wheelbase means it’s less likely to high-center (getting stuck due to a lack of breakover angle) on off-road obstacles. It also rides on a much shorter wheelbase, which makes it easier to thread through narrow trails and congested city streets.

That said, this agile setup isn’t the best Wrangler configuration for towing. Because of the longer wheelbase, greater stability is promoted allowing this four doors Wrangler for higher towing capacity.

The Jeep Wrangler towing capacity is capped at 2,000 pounds for your overall protection while offering a two-door wheelbase and increases to a maximum of either 3,500 pounds or 5,000 pounds when equipped with the longer-wheelbase.

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Models Towing Capacity

Find the custom-fitted package for you in every Jeep Wrangler model, as we make a quick stop at each one. You will also notice that there are differences between the Jeep Wrangler towing capacity from one trim to another. Let’s see what makes the difference.

The 2024 Jeep Wrangler Sport two-door has a towing capacity of up to 2,000 pounds. With four-door Wrangler Sport, max towing is 3,500 pounds.

The towing capacity of the two-door Wrangler Rubicon and Rubicon X trims is 2,000 pounds; four-doors boasts up to either 3,500 pound or 5,000-pound capacities. The automatic transmission in Rubicon models can tow the best.

Jeep Wrangler Towing Capacity Chart (Specs by Year)

Have you ever wondered how these Jeep Wrangler towing capacity specs have changed over the years? Let’s explore:

Towing Capacity of Other Jeep Vehicles

All Jeep Models can tow:

• 2023 Jeep Renegade: 2,000 pounds
• 2024 Jeep Compass: 2,000 pounds
• 2023 Jeep Cherokee 4,000 pounds
• 2024 Jeep Wrangler 5,000 pounds
• 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee: 6,200-pounds
• 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L: 7,200 pounds
• 2024 Jeep Gladiator: 7,700 pounds

Jeep Wrangler Towing Capacity by Trim

Wrangler Rubicon X and Rubicon 392 Tow Capacity

The four-door Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 can tow up to 3,500 pounds and is built only with the intense power of a fast-responding 6.4-liter HEMI V8. The Rubicon X has a 3,500-pound maximum towing capacity.

Wrangler Rubicon Tow Capacity

The 2024 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is specific to the model provided with a most compelling towing capacity of 5,000-pound. However, to achieve the capability of towing, you must specify it with these features:

• Four-door configuration
• There will also be 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 or 2.0-Liter Turbo Four-Cylinder as well            
• Automatic Transmission: Eight-Speed (850RE)
• 4.10 Rear Axle Ratio

Wrangler Sahara Tow Capacity

It is the only offered Wrangler four-door model that features a maximum Jeep Wrangler Sahara towing capacity of 3,500 pounds.

Wrangler Willys Tow Capacity

The 2024 Jeep Wrangler Willys is offered a similar max towing capacity to the Sport and Sports S models: up to 2,000 pounds with two doors and 3,500-pounds as Wrangler Unlimited.

Wrangler Sport and Sport S Tow Ratings

The capable Jeep Wrangler Sport and Sport S trims can tow up to 2,000 pounds when properly equipped for two-door models or a maximum tow rating of 3,500-pounds with the four-door configuration as the Wrangler Unlimited- regardless of transmission.

Jeep Wrangler Towing Capacity Charts

Look at our comparison of two and four door models in the 2024 Jeep Wrangler towing capacity chart.

Jeep Wrangler Towing Features and Accessories

Once you explore our inventory of new Jeep vehicles for sale and pick out a brand-new Wrangler to tow with, then it’s time to outfit your investment with a Jeep Wrangler tow hitch. So, now that you have a tow bar for Jeep Wrangler SUVs and trailer wiring harness, the following offers of available features and accessories can assist as you utilize the power behind your Jeep Wrangler towing capacity:

• Rear Park Assist System – Parksense
• Trailer Sway Damping
• ParkView Rear Back-Up Camera
• Blind Spot Monitoring and Cross Path Detection
• Trailer Brake Controller
• Seven and Four Pin Wiring Harness
• Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop

You can also get red tow hooks for your Wrangler. Finally, there is the Jeep Wrangler tow package, known as the Trailer-Tow and Auxiliary Switch Group which brings:

• Seven-Pin and Four-Pin Wiring Harness
• Auxiliary Switches                                                         
• Receiver Hitch

Jeep Wrangler Towing Capacity Chart: How Much Can Each Model Year Tow?

The towing capacity has reached the highest point for the 2024 model. But a used Jeep Wrangler from our selection of pre-owned Jeep vehicles can also weigh a hefty amount. Explore from the chart below.

NOW For Your Jeep Wrangler Towing Capacity

Who is ready to go out on new adventures and take their beasts with them? Browse new Jeep Wranglers at our CDJR dealership or visit us if your own Wrangler is along for the ride daily to order any towing kits and installation service!

Get Your New Jeep Wrangler or Towing Equipment Today

Once more the Jeep Wrangler towing capacity for 2024 clocks is at an impressive 5,000 pounds. Admittedly, that’s a heck of a lot pulling power for an off-road machine and enough for most loads you’re likely packing in it – but if more is needed then there remains the Jeep Gladiator. Essentially a Wrangler pickup that can tow up to 7,700 pounds.

That wraps up this guide, we hope you found it helpful. If you are in the market for one of these new Wranglers, have a question on the 2024 Jeep Wrangler payload capacity or would like to order up that Jeep Wrangler tow package and /or tow mirrors, contact us. Our Jeep finance center can arrange a competitive payment plan for you too. You may set up your routine maintenance at our Jeep service center in advance. You’ll find our dealership off North Western Avenue; we look forward to seeing you soon.