2022 jeep gladiator towing capacity with tow package

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?

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:

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

Overland

Rubicon

Mojave

WHY THE GLADIATOR CAN TOW MORE THAN THE 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

2021 Jeep Wrangler Wheelbase Measurements

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?

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.

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?

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:

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!