Jeep Wrangler · Towing capacity
2020 Jeep Wrangler towing capacity
The manufacturer rates the 2020 Jeep Wrangler to tow up to 3,500 lb, depending on engine, drive and equipment. Here are all 12 ratings from its 2020 specifications, with filters to narrow them down.
Highest tow rating
3,500 lb
4-door 4X4 Sport, 3.6L Pentastar V6, 3.45 axle
Most payload
1,351 lb
4-door 4X4 Rubicon, 3.6L Pentastar V6, 4.10 axle
Ratings listed
12
3 engines
- Two-door models are rated for 2,000 lb; the tables list four-door models only.
Every 2020 Wrangler tow rating
Pick what you know; choices that no configuration offers turn grey. Results are sorted by tow rating.
4-door 4X4 · Sport
3.6L Pentastar V6, 3.45 axle
- Max trailer
- 3,500 lb
- Payload
- 1,233 lb
- GCWR
- 8,117 lb
4-door 4X4 · Sport
3.6L Pentastar V6, 3.45 axle
- Max trailer
- 3,500 lb
- Payload
- 1,204 lb
- GCWR
- 8,117 lb
4-door 4X4 · Sport
3.0L EcoDiesel V6, 3.73 axle
- Max trailer
- 3,500 lb
- Payload
- 1,136 lb
- GCWR
- 8,427 lb
4-door 4X4 · Sport
2.0L turbo I4, 3.45 axle
- Max trailer
- 3,500 lb
- Payload
- 1,204 lb
- GCWR
- 8,117 lb
4-door 4X4 · Sahara
3.6L Pentastar V6, 3.45 axle
- Max trailer
- 3,500 lb
- Payload
- 1,237 lb
- GCWR
- 8,117 lb
4-door 4X4 · Sahara
3.6L Pentastar V6, 3.45 axle
- Max trailer
- 3,500 lb
- Payload
- 1,208 lb
- GCWR
- 8,117 lb
4-door 4X4 · Sahara
3.0L EcoDiesel V6, 3.73 axle
- Max trailer
- 3,500 lb
- Payload
- 1,188 lb
- GCWR
- 8,427 lb
4-door 4X4 · Sahara
2.0L turbo I4, 3.45 axle
- Max trailer
- 3,500 lb
- Payload
- 1,208 lb
- GCWR
- 8,117 lb
4-door 4X4 · Rubicon
3.6L Pentastar V6, 4.10 axle
- Max trailer
- 3,500 lb
- Payload
- 1,351 lb
- GCWR
- 8,117 lb
4-door 4X4 · Rubicon
3.6L Pentastar V6, 4.10 axle
- Max trailer
- 3,500 lb
- Payload
- 1,322 lb
- GCWR
- 8,117 lb
4-door 4X4 · Rubicon
3.0L EcoDiesel V6, 3.73 axle
- Max trailer
- 3,500 lb
- Payload
- 1,233 lb
- GCWR
- 8,427 lb
4-door 4X4 · Rubicon
2.0L turbo I4, 4.10 axle
- Max trailer
- 3,500 lb
- Payload
- 1,322 lb
- GCWR
- 8,117 lb
| Configuration | Engine / transmission | Axle | Max trailer | Payload | GCWR | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-door 4X4Sport | 3.6L Pentastar V66-speed manual (D478) | 3.45 | 3,500 lb | 1,233 lb | 8,117 lb | 4,167 lb |
| 4-door 4X4Sport | 3.6L Pentastar V68-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.45 | 3,500 lb | 1,204 lb | 8,117 lb | 4,196 lb |
| 4-door 4X4Sport | 3.0L EcoDiesel V68-speed automatic (8HP75) | 3.73 | 3,500 lb | 1,136 lb | 8,427 lb | 4,654 lb |
| 4-door 4X4Sport | 2.0L turbo I48-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.45 | 3,500 lb | 1,204 lb | 8,117 lb | 4,196 lb |
| 4-door 4X4Sahara | 3.6L Pentastar V66-speed manual (D478) | 3.45 | 3,500 lb | 1,237 lb | 8,117 lb | 4,263 lb |
| 4-door 4X4Sahara | 3.6L Pentastar V68-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.45 | 3,500 lb | 1,208 lb | 8,117 lb | 4,406 lb |
| 4-door 4X4Sahara | 3.0L EcoDiesel V68-speed automatic (8HP75) | 3.73 | 3,500 lb | 1,188 lb | 8,427 lb | 4,737 lb |
| 4-door 4X4Sahara | 2.0L turbo I48-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.45 | 3,500 lb | 1,208 lb | 8,117 lb | 4,406 lb |
| 4-door 4X4Rubicon | 3.6L Pentastar V66-speed manual (D478) | 4.10 | 3,500 lb | 1,351 lb | 8,117 lb | 4,449 lb |
| 4-door 4X4Rubicon | 3.6L Pentastar V68-speed automatic (850RE) | 4.10 | 3,500 lb | 1,322 lb | 8,117 lb | 4,478 lb |
| 4-door 4X4Rubicon | 3.0L EcoDiesel V68-speed automatic (8HP75) | 3.73 | 3,500 lb | 1,233 lb | 8,427 lb | 4,682 lb |
| 4-door 4X4Rubicon | 2.0L turbo I48-speed automatic (850RE) | 4.10 | 3,500 lb | 1,322 lb | 8,117 lb | 4,478 lb |
Best tow rating by engine
| Engine | Max trailer |
|---|---|
| 3.6L Pentastar V6 | 3,500 lb |
| 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 | 3,500 lb |
| 2.0L turbo I4 | 3,500 lb |
Jeep Wrangler towing by model year
| Model year | Highest rating | Lowest rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Wrangler towing | 5,000 lb | 3,500 lb | 12 |
| 2026 Wrangler towing | 5,000 lb | 3,500 lb | 12 |
| 2025 Wrangler towing | 5,000 lb | 3,500 lb | 13 |
| 2024 Wrangler towing | 5,000 lb | 3,500 lb | 18 |
| 2023 Wrangler towing | 3,500 lb | 3,500 lb | 21 |
| 2022 Wrangler towing | 3,500 lb | 3,500 lb | 19 |
| 2021 Wrangler towing | 3,500 lb | 3,500 lb | 15 |
| 2020 (this page) | 3,500 lb | 3,500 lb | 12 |
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.
Flat towing a Jeep, model by modelWhat 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.
2020 Wrangler towing questions
What is the most a 2020 Jeep Wrangler can tow?
3,500 lb, for a 4-door 4X4 Sport, 3.6L Pentastar V6, 3.45 axle. Other configurations are rated lower, so check the exact engine, drive and equipment.
Which 2020 Jeep Wrangler has the most payload?
A 4-door 4X4 Rubicon, 3.6L Pentastar V6, 4.10 axle, rated for 1,351 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; 3.0L EcoDiesel V6: 3,500 lb; 2.0L turbo I4: 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: 2020 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.