Fourth generation (WK2)
2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee towing capacity
Max towing, 20137,400 lb
The 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee tows up to 7,400 lb (Laredo and Limited 5.7L HEMI V8 gasoline 4x2, per the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner's Manual).
The lowest rating is 5,000 lb, for the Laredo, Limited and Overland 3.6L Pentastar V6 gasoline 4x4.
2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner's Manual- Configurations
- 11
- Tongue
- 500–740 lb
01 / Ratings
Every 2013 Grand Cherokee configuration
2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee
| Configuration | Max towing lb | Max tongue lb | Max payload lb | GVWR lb | Tow check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L Pentastar V6 gasoline | |||||
| Laredo · Limited · Overland4x4 | 5,000 | 500 | Not published | Not published | Check load → |
| Laredo · Limited4x2 | 5,000 | 500 | Not published | Not published | Check load → |
| 5.7L HEMI V8 gasoline | |||||
| Laredo · Limited · Overland4x4 | 7,200 | 720 | Not published | Not published | Check load → |
| Laredo · Limited Most4x2 | 7,400 | 740 | Not published | Not published | Check load → |
| 6.4L HEMI V8 | |||||
| SRT (SRT8 in 2012-2013)4x4 | not in our data | not in our data | not in our data | not in our data | Check load → |
02 / Why
Which one tows the most, and why
What moves the rating
MakerTows the most: 7,400 lb
Laredo and Limited 5.7L HEMI V8 gasoline 4x2.
Best rating by engine
- 5.7L HEMI V8 gasoline7,400 lb
- 3.6L Pentastar V6 gasoline5,000 lb
The line is the highest rating on this page. Each bar is that engine’s best configuration.
03 / By year
Grand Cherokee towing by model year
04 / Next
Check it against your load
05 / FAQ
Questions people ask
Which 2013 Grand Cherokee configuration tows the most?
The Laredo and Limited 5.7L HEMI V8 gasoline 4x2, at 7,400 lb.
What is the max tongue weight of the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
500–740 lb by configuration; the most is 740 lb, for the Laredo and Limited 5.7L HEMI V8 gasoline 4x2. Tongue weight is the trailer’s downward push on the hitch; it counts against payload.
Has the Jeep Grand Cherokee’s towing capacity changed by year?
Highest rating by model year: 2019, 7,400 lb; 2017–2018, 7,200 lb; 2016, 7,400 lb; 2014–2015, 7,400 lb; 2013, 7,400 lb; 2012, 7,400 lb; 2011, 7,400 lb.
Does the engine change the 2013 Grand Cherokee’s towing capacity?
Yes. Best rating by engine: 5.7L HEMI V8 gasoline, 7,400 lb; 3.6L Pentastar V6 gasoline, 5,000 lb.
Which 2013 Grand Cherokee configuration tows the least?
The Laredo, Limited and Overland 3.6L Pentastar V6 gasoline 4x4, at 5,000 lb; one more configuration is rated the same.
What is the GVWR of the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Jeep doesn’t publish the GVWR for the 2013 Grand Cherokee in the documents we hold.