The table below lists every trim of the 2014 Jeep Wrangler with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.

Per-trim breakdown

Configuration Engine HP Torque Axle Tow (lb) GVWR Curb Payload
Freedom Edition Sport Utility 2D V6, 3.6 Liter 285 260 2,000 3,760
Willys Wheeler Sport Utility 2D V6, 3.6 Liter 285 260 2,000 3,760
Willys Wheeler W Sport Utility 2D V6, 3.6 Liter 285 260 2,000 3,760
Unlimited Dragon Edition Sport Utility 4D V6, 3.6 Liter 285 260 2,000 4,269
Rubicon X Sport Utility 2D V6, 3.6 Liter 285 260 2,000 4,104
Altitude Sport Utility 2D V6, 3.6 Liter 285 260 2,000 3,951
Sport S Sport Utility 2D V6, 3.6 Liter 285 260 2,000 3,760
Sport SUV 2D V6, 3.6 Liter 285 260 2,000 3,760
Polar Edition Sport Utility 2D V6, 3.6 Liter 285 260 2,000 3,951
Unlimited Sport S SUV 4D V6, 3.6 Liter 285 260 3,500 4,075
Unlimited Sport SUV 4D V6, 3.6 Liter 285 260 3,500 4,075
Sahara Sport Utility 2D V6, 3.6 Liter 285 260 2,000 3,951
Unlimited Willys Wheeler Sport Utility 4D V6, 3.6 Liter 285 260 2,000 4,075
Unlimited Willys Wheeler W Sport Utility 4D V6, 3.6 Liter 285 260 2,000 4,075
Unlimited Sport RHD SUV 4D V6, 3.6 Liter 285 260 3,500
Unlimited Freedom Edition Sport Utility 4D V6, 3.6 Liter 285 260 3,500
Unlimited Altitude Sport Utility 4D V6, 3.6 Liter 285 260 3,500 4,269
Unlimited Sahara Sport Utility 4D V6, 3.6 Liter 285 260 3,500 4,269
Unlimited Polar Edition Sport Utility 4D V6, 3.6 Liter 285 260 3,500 4,269
Rubicon Sport Utility 2D V6, 3.6 Liter 285 260 2,000 4,104
Unlimited Rubicon Sport Utility 4D V6, 3.6 Liter 285 260 3,500 4,315
Unlimited Rubicon X Sport Utility 4D V6, 3.6 Liter 285 260 3,500 4,315

How to interpret the headline tow figure

Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.

How this year compares to 2013

The 2013 Jeep Wrangler carried a maximum tow rating of 3,500 lb. The 2014 model carries the same headline figure — manufacturers usually leave the rating alone year-over-year unless there's a powertrain or hitch change. See the 2013 Jeep Wrangler page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 2014 Jeep models

The rest of Jeep's 2014 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.