The 2020 Jeep Gladiator Sport has the highest towing capacity.
When FCA revealed the 2020 Jeep Gladiator, we mentioned its 7,650 pound towing capacity. That makes it the midsize segment’s best gas-powered towing vehicle, but there are some qualifications to that. As with any full-size or heavy duty truck, that maximum towing capacity is only available in certain specifications. On that basis, you can’t buy a Gladiator Rubicon and expect to safely tow 7,650 pounds.
We’ve gotten quite a few e-mails asking what the full towing specs are for the 2020 Jeep Gladiator. Fiat Chrysler has published the full towing specs, and we wanted to share that for you here on TFLtruck. It’s important to know that, for instance, you can only tow up to 4,000 pounds with the base, manual-transmission Gladiator Sport. However, the 8-speed automatic Sport model with the Max Tow package — including a 4.10 rear axle ratio — can tow up to 7,650.
Here are the full 2020 Jeep Gladiator towing and payload figures are per Fiat Chrysler’s spec sheet, by trim level:
2020 Jeep Gladiator Sport Towing and Payload:
| Transmission | Rear Axle Ratio | Payload | Max Towing |
| D478 6-speed manual | 3.73 | 1,600 lbs. | 4,000 lbs. |
| 850RE 8-speed auto | 3.73 | 1,105 lbs. | 4,500 lbs. |
| 850RE 8-speed auto (Max Tow) | 4.10 | 1,535 lbs. | 7,650 lbs. |
2020 Jeep Gladiator Overland Towing and Payload:
| Transmission | Rear Axle Ratio | Payload | Max Towing |
| D478 6-speed manual | 3.73 | 1,140 lbs. | 4,000 lbs. |
| 850RE 8-speed auto | 3.73 | 1,120 lbs. | 6,000 lbs. |
2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon Towing and Payload:
| Transmission | Rear Axle Ratio | Payload | Max Towing |
| D478 6-speed manual | 4.10 | 1,200 lbs. | 4,500 lbs. |
| 850RE 8-speed auto | 4.10 | 1,160 lbs. | 7,000 lbs. |
If you’re just looking for the best towing and payload capability, the 2020 Jeep Gladiator Sport or Sport S would be your best best. The base Sport model provides the best payload capacity, while the optional Max Tow Package with a 4.10 rear axle ratio provides the best towing capability in the Gladiator range.
The Rubicon comes with a 4.10 rear axle as standard equipment, but its maximum towing capacity is limited to 7,000 pounds. The Gladiator Overland only comes with a 3.73 rear axle. As such, it’s limited to just 4,000 pounds when equipped with the six-speed manual, or 6,000 pounds when it has the automatic.
All 2020 Jeep Gladiators launch with the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine. As in the Wrangler, it makes 285 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque.
Still no pricing info
FCA has still not announced pricing information for the 2020 Jeep Gladiator. Although, the configurator site is live, so you can play around with it and spec out the Gladiator you want.
Check back soon for our full review of the 2020 Jeep Gladiator this month on TFLtruck.com!
