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2026 model year · Midsize pickups

Ford Ranger vs Jeep Gladiator

The Ranger tows 7,500 lb, the Gladiator 7,700 lb. Ground clearance reaches 10.7 in on the Ranger and 11.6 in on the Gladiator. Ford Ranger and Jeep Gladiator side by side, 2026 model year, from the makers’ own documents.

This page compares the 2026 Ford Ranger (Ranger P703, 2022–present) and 2026 Jeep Gladiator (Gladiator JT, 2020–present): the newest model year in which both have maker figures, in US-market units.

Max towing: 7,500 lb vs 7,700 lb
Max payload: 1,767 lb vs 1,720 lb
Ground clearance: 10.7 in vs 11.6 in
Curb weight: 5,363 lb vs 5,069 lb

01 / Verdict

Ranger or Gladiator: who leads on what

Each line is the maker’s top figure for each model across its configurations. A lead is on that best configuration, so it depends on cab, bed, engine, axle and options; the closest matching trucks are compared below. Only a maker’s own figure decides a lead.

Towing and GCWR: The Ranger tows 7,500 lb, the Gladiator 7,700 lb. The Gladiator leads by 200 lb on its best configuration.
Payload and GVWR: The Ranger carries 1,767 lb of payload, the Gladiator 1,720 lb. The Ranger leads by 47 lb on its best configuration.
Ground clearance and angles: The Ranger has 10.7 in of ground clearance, the Gladiator 11.6 in. The Gladiator leads by 0.9 in on its best configuration. At the best configuration: approach angle Ranger 33.0°, Gladiator 44.7°; breakover angle Ranger 24.2°, Gladiator 20.9°; departure angle Ranger 26.4°, Gladiator 26.0°.
Dimensions: Length: Ranger 210.6–210.9 in, Gladiator 218.0 in; width: Ranger 75.5–79.8 in, Gladiator 73.8 in; height: Ranger 74.4–75.9 in, Gladiator 73.1–76.1 in; wheelbase: Ranger 128.7 in, Gladiator 137.3 in.
Curb weight: Curb weight: Ranger 4,240–5,363 lb, Gladiator 4,695–5,069 lb.
Tires: Factory tire sizes. Ranger: 255/70R17, 255/65R18, LT285/70R17. Gladiator: 245/75R17, 255/70R18, LT255/75R17C, LT315/70R17C and 2 more.
Fuel tank: Fuel tank: Ranger 18.7–20.3 gal, Gladiator 22.0 gal.

02 / Side by side

Every figure, group by group

Each cell is the range across the maker’s 2026 configurations of that model, with the small number of the document it comes from. A figure that is an estimate, an owners’ report or a third-party figure wears its mark and never decides a lead; a group where one model has no maker figure says so.

Towing and GCWR

MakerUS units

Ford Ranger and Jeep Gladiator: towing and gcwr
Figure	Ford Ranger2026	Jeep Gladiator2026	Leads
Max towing	3,500–7,500 lb^{source 1}	6,000–7,700 lb^{source 2}4 of 5 configs	Gladiator +200 lb
GCWR	11,465–12,745 lb^{source 1}	11,150–12,850 lb^{source 2}4 of 5 configs	Gladiator +105 lb

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Payload and GVWR

MakerUS units

Ford Ranger and Jeep Gladiator: payload and gvwr
Figure	Ford Ranger2026	Jeep Gladiator2026	Leads
Max payload	1,373–1,767 lb^{source 3}	1,025–1,720 lb^{source 2}4 of 5 configs	Ranger +47 lb
GVWR	6,050–6,790 lb^{source 3}	Not published

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Ground clearance and angles

MakerUS units

Ford Ranger and Jeep Gladiator: ground clearance and angles
Figure	Ford Ranger2026	Jeep Gladiator2026	Leads
Ground clearance	9.3–10.7 in^{source 3}	10.0–11.6 in^{source 2}4 of 5 configs	Gladiator +0.9 in
Approach angle	30.2–33.0°^{source 3}	40.8–44.7°^{source 2}4 of 5 configs	Gladiator +11.7°
Breakover angle	23.0–24.2°^{source 3}	18.4–20.9°^{source 2}4 of 5 configs	Ranger +3.3°
Departure angle	25.8–26.4°^{source 3}	25.0–26.0°^{source 2}4 of 5 configs	Ranger +0.4°

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Dimensions

MakerUS units

Ford Ranger and Jeep Gladiator: dimensions
Figure	Ford Ranger2026	Jeep Gladiator2026	Leads
Length	210.6–210.9 in^{source 3}	218.0 in^{source 2}	Gladiator +7.1 in at the top
Width	75.5–79.8 in^{source 3}	73.8 in^{source 2}	Ranger +6.0 in at the top
Height	74.4–75.9 in^{source 3}	73.1–76.1 in^{source 2}	Gladiator +0.2 in at the top
Wheelbase	128.7 in^{source 3}	137.3 in^{source 2}	Gladiator +8.6 in at the top
Bed length	59.6 in^{source 3}	60.3 in^{source 2}	Gladiator +0.7 in at the top

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Curb weight

MakerUS units

Ford Ranger and Jeep Gladiator: curb weight
Figure	Ford Ranger2026	Jeep Gladiator2026	Leads
Curb weight	4,240–5,363 lb^{source 3}	4,695–5,069 lb^{source 2}	Ranger +294 lb at the top

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Tires

MakerUS units

Ford Ranger and Jeep Gladiator: tires
Figure	Ford Ranger2026	Jeep Gladiator2026	Leads
Factory tire sizes	255/70R17, 255/65R18, LT285/70R17^{source 3}	245/75R17, 255/70R18, LT255/75R17C, LT315/70R17C, LT255/75R17^{source 2}^{source 4}and 1 more

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Fuel tank

MakerUS units

Ford Ranger and Jeep Gladiator: fuel tank
Figure	Ford Ranger2026	Jeep Gladiator2026	Leads
Fuel tank	18.7–20.3 gal^{source 3}	22.0 gal^{source 2}	Gladiator +1.7 gal at the top

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

SourcesMakerThe small number by a figure says which document it is from.

Documents last checked Oct 6, 2026. How we read them and what the marks mean: how we source the numbers. A figure doesn’t match its document? Report a wrong number.

03 / Like for like

The closest matching configurations

Ranges mix every cab, bed and engine. Here is one configuration of each, matched on the options that change the figures most, named as the maker names it.

Ford Ranger: 2026 XL SuperCrew 4x4 2.3L
Jeep Gladiator: 2026 Sport

Ford Ranger and Jeep Gladiator, closest matching configurations
Figure	Ranger	Gladiator	Leads
Max towing	3,500 lb^{source 1}	6,000–7,700 lb^{source 2}with Sport Max Trailer Tow Group	Gladiator +4,200 lb
GCWR	12,590 lb^{source 1}	12,850 lb^{source 2}with Sport Max Trailer Tow Group	Gladiator +260 lb
Max payload	1,763 lb^{source 3}	1,025 lb^{source 2}	Ranger +738 lb
GVWR	6,270 lb^{source 3}	Not published
Ground clearance	9.3 in^{source 3}	10.0 in^{source 2}	Gladiator +0.7 in
Approach angle	30.2°^{source 3}	40.8°^{source 2}	Gladiator +10.6°
Breakover angle	23.0°^{source 3}	18.4°^{source 2}	Ranger +4.6°
Departure angle	25.8°^{source 3}	25.0°^{source 2}	Ranger +0.8°
Curb weight	4,462 lb^{source 3}	4,695 lb^{source 2}	Gladiator +233 lb
Length	210.6 in^{source 3}	218.0 in^{source 2}	Gladiator +7.4 in
Wheelbase	128.7 in^{source 3}	137.3 in^{source 2}	Gladiator +8.6 in
Factory tire sizes	255/70R17^{source 3}	245/75R17^{source 2}
Fuel tank	18.7 gal^{source 3}	22.0 gal^{source 2}	Gladiator +3.3 gal

Each is its model’s lowest trim in a crew cab with four-wheel drive and the shortest bed, with the first engine and gearbox the maker lists for it.
Our data does not split the Gladiator by cab or drive, so it is not named above; the Gladiator is matched on its other options.
A figure marked “with” needs that factory package; one without is the configuration as it comes.

04 / Top figures

Which configuration earns each top figure

The leads above are between each model’s best configuration. Here is which configuration that is, and the factory package it needs.

Ford Ranger

Max towing 7,500 lb: XL SuperCrew 4x2 2.3L with Trailer Tow Package (53R)
GCWR 12,745 lb: XLT SuperCrew 4x4 2.7L
Max payload 1,767 lb: XL SuperCrew 4x2 2.3L
Ground clearance 10.7 in: Raptor SuperCrew 4x4 3.0L
Approach angle 33.0°: Raptor SuperCrew 4x4 3.0L
Breakover angle 24.2°: Raptor SuperCrew 4x4 3.0L
Departure angle 26.4°: Raptor SuperCrew 4x4 3.0L

Jeep Gladiator

Max towing 7,700 lb: Sport with Sport Max Trailer Tow Group
GCWR 12,850 lb: Sport with Sport Max Trailer Tow Group
Max payload 1,720 lb: Sport with Sport Max Trailer Tow Group
Ground clearance 11.6 in: Mojave
Approach angle 44.7°: Mojave
Breakover angle 20.9°: Mojave
Departure angle 26.0°: Rubicon

05 / Keep going

Both models, and other matchups

Ford Ranger P703 (2022–present): every configuration and spec

Jeep Gladiator JT (2020–present): every configuration and spec

All vehicle comparisons · Rankings · How we source the numbers

06 / FAQ

Questions people ask

Which tows more, the Ranger or the Gladiator?

The Ranger tows 7,500 lb, the Gladiator 7,700 lb. The Gladiator leads by 200 lb on its best configuration. This is the maker’s top figure for each model across its 2026 configurations; what a given truck can do depends on its cab, bed, engine, axle and options.

Which has more payload, the Ranger or the Gladiator?

The Ranger carries 1,767 lb of payload, the Gladiator 1,720 lb. The Ranger leads by 47 lb on its best configuration. This is the maker’s top figure for each model across its 2026 configurations; what a given truck can do depends on its cab, bed, engine, axle and options.

Which has more ground clearance, the Ranger or the Gladiator?

The Ranger has 10.7 in of ground clearance, the Gladiator 11.6 in. The Gladiator leads by 0.9 in on its best configuration. This is the maker’s top figure for each model across its 2026 configurations; what a given truck can do depends on its cab, bed, engine, axle and options.

How do the Ranger and the Gladiator compare in size?

Length: Ranger 210.6–210.9 in, Gladiator 218.0 in; wheelbase: Ranger 128.7 in, Gladiator 137.3 in. The range runs across cab, bed and wheelbase choices.

Which model years does this Ranger vs Gladiator comparison use?

This page compares the 2026 Ford Ranger (Ranger P703, 2022–present) and 2026 Jeep Gladiator (Gladiator JT, 2020–present): the newest model year in which both have maker figures, in US-market units.