2026 model year · Fourth generation (JL)

Jeep Wrangler payload capacity

Payload, 20261,088–1,562 lb

Maker494–709 kg

The 2026 Jeep Wrangler carries 1,088–1,562 lb of payload, depending on engine, transmission, trim and option package.

Ratings: front axle 2,700–3,400 lb; rear axle 3,000–3,550 lb.

2026 Jeep Wrangler Specifications (spec sheet with towing capacities)

Model years: 1999–2026
Configurations: 9
Front GAWR: 2,700–3,400 lb

2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport four-door, front three-quarter view — Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons, resized.

01 / Tables

Wrangler payload capacity by model year

Payload is the weight of people and cargo the vehicle may carry, a trailer’s tongue weight included. It is the GVWR less the weight of the vehicle as built, so every option that adds weight lowers it. GAWR is the most each axle may carry. Every 2026 Wrangler has the Four-door. Figures in US units; model years printed the same share one table, and a package that changes a figure gets its own row.

2026 Jeep Wrangler

Fourth generation (JL): full specs

Payload and weight ratings

MakerUS units

2026 Jeep Wrangler payload and weight ratings by configuration
Configuration	Payload^{source 1}lb	Front GAWR^{source 1}lb	Rear GAWR^{source 1}lb
3.6L Pentastar V6 gasolineD478 6-speed manual · Sport	1,249	2,700	3,000
3.6L Pentastar V6 gasoline8-speed automatic · Sport	1,220	2,700	3,000
3.6L Pentastar V6 gasoline8-speed automatic · Sahara	1,136	2,700	3,100
3.6L Pentastar V6 gasolineD478 6-speed manual · Rubicon	1,381	3,100	3,550
3.6L Pentastar V6 gasoline8-speed automatic · Rubicon	1,328	3,100	3,550
3.6L Pentastar V6 gasoline8-speed automatic · Rubiconwith Xtreme 35 Package	1,562	3,100	3,550
2.0L turbo I-4 gasoline8-speed automatic · Sport	1,203	2,700	3,000
2.0L turbo I-4 gasoline8-speed automatic · Sahara	1,119	2,700	3,100
2.0L turbo I-4 gasoline8-speed automatic · Rubicon	1,310	3,100	3,550
2.0L turbo I-4 gasoline8-speed automatic · Rubiconwith Xtreme 35 Package	1,545	3,100	3,550
6.4L V8 392 gasoline8-speed automatic · Moab 392	1,088	3,400	3,550

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. A number by a column’s name is the source of its figures that have none of their own. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

2025 Jeep Wrangler

Fourth generation (JL): full specs

Payload and weight ratings

MakerUS units

2025 Jeep Wrangler payload and weight ratings by configuration
Configuration	Payload^{source 2}lb	Front GAWR^{source 2}lb	Rear GAWR^{source 2}lb
3.6L Pentastar V6 gasolineD478 6-speed manual · Sport	1,218	2,700	3,000
3.6L Pentastar V6 gasolineD478 6-speed manual · Rubicon	1,327	3,100	3,550
3.6L Pentastar V6 gasolineD478 6-speed manual · Rubiconwith 4.88 axle ratio	1,328	3,100	3,550
2.0L turbo I-4 gasoline8-speed automatic · Sport	1,197	2,700	3,000
2.0L turbo I-4 gasoline8-speed automatic · Sahara	1,228	2,700	3,000
2.0L turbo I-4 gasoline8-speed automatic · Rubicon	1,298	3,100	3,550
6.4L V8 392 gasoline8-speed automatic · Rubicon 392	1,088	3,400	3,550
2.0L turbo I-4 4xe plug-in hybrid8-speed automatic · Sport S	1,398^{source 3}	3,100^{source 3}	3,550^{source 3}
2.0L turbo I-4 4xe plug-in hybrid8-speed automatic · Willys	1,270^{source 3}	3,100^{source 3}	3,550^{source 3}
2.0L turbo I-4 4xe plug-in hybrid8-speed automatic · Sahara	1,378^{source 3}	3,100^{source 3}	3,550^{source 3}
2.0L turbo I-4 4xe plug-in hybrid8-speed automatic · Rubicon	1,328^{source 3}	3,100^{source 3}	3,550^{source 3}
2.0L turbo I-4 4xe plug-in hybrid8-speed automatic · High Altitude	1,188^{source 3}	3,100^{source 3}	3,550^{source 3}

2024 Jeep Wrangler

Fourth generation (JL): full specs

Payload and weight ratings

MakerUS units

2024 Jeep Wrangler payload and weight ratings by configuration
Configuration	Payload^{source 4}lb	Front GAWR^{source 4}lb	Rear GAWR^{source 4}lb
3.6L Pentastar V6 gasolineD478 6-speed manual · Sport	1,218	2,700	3,000
3.6L Pentastar V6 gasolineD478 6-speed manual · Rubicon	1,327	3,100	3,550
3.6L Pentastar V6 gasolineD478 6-speed manual · Rubiconwith 4.88 axle ratio	1,328	3,100	3,550
3.6L Pentastar V6 gasoline, 2.0L turbo I-4 gasoline8-speed automatic · Rubicon	1,298	3,100	3,550
2.0L turbo I-4 gasoline8-speed automatic · Sport	1,197	2,700	3,000
2.0L turbo I-4 gasoline8-speed automatic · Sahara	1,228	2,700	3,000
6.4L V8 392 gasoline8-speed automatic · Rubicon 392	1,088	3,400	3,550
2.0L turbo I-4 4xe plug-in hybrid8-speed automatic · Sport S	1,398^{source 5}	3,100^{source 5}	3,550^{source 5}
2.0L turbo I-4 4xe plug-in hybrid8-speed automatic · Willys	1,270^{source 5}	3,100^{source 5}	3,550^{source 5}
2.0L turbo I-4 4xe plug-in hybrid8-speed automatic · Sahara	1,378^{source 5}	3,100^{source 5}	3,550^{source 5}
2.0L turbo I-4 4xe plug-in hybrid8-speed automatic · Rubicon	1,328^{source 5}	3,100^{source 5}	3,550^{source 5}
2.0L turbo I-4 4xe plug-in hybrid8-speed automatic · High Altitude	1,188^{source 5}	3,100^{source 5}	3,550^{source 5}

2023 Jeep Wrangler

Fourth generation (JL). Show the table

Payload and weight ratings

MakerUS units

2023 Jeep Wrangler payload and weight ratings by configuration
Configuration	Payload^{source 6}lb	Front GAWR^{source 6}lb	Rear GAWR^{source 6}lb
3.6L Pentastar V6 gasolineD478 6-speed manual · Sport	1,233	2,700	3,000
3.6L Pentastar V6 gasoline, 2.0L turbo I-4 gasoline8-speed automatic · Sport	1,204	2,700	3,000
3.6L Pentastar V6 gasolineD478 6-speed manual · Sahara	1,237	2,700	3,000
3.6L Pentastar V6 gasoline, 2.0L turbo I-4 gasoline8-speed automatic · Sahara	1,208	2,700	3,000
3.6L Pentastar V6 gasolineD478 6-speed manual · Rubicon	1,351	3,100	3,100
3.6L Pentastar V6 gasoline, 2.0L turbo I-4 gasoline8-speed automatic · Rubicon	1,322	3,100	3,100
3.6L Pentastar V6 gasoline8-speed automatic · Rubiconwith Xtreme Recon Package	1,144	3,100	3,550
3.0L diesel8-speed automatic · Sport	1,136	3,100	3,100
3.0L diesel8-speed automatic · Sahara	1,188	3,100	3,100
3.0L diesel8-speed automatic · Rubicon	1,233	3,100	3,100
6.4L V8 392 gasoline8-speed automatic · Rubicon 392	1,002	3,450	3,550
6.4L V8 392 gasoline8-speed automatic · Rubicon 392with Xtreme Recon Package	1,028	3,450	3,550

2022 Jeep Wrangler

Fourth generation (JL). Show the table

Payload and weight ratings

MakerUS units

2022 Jeep Wrangler payload and weight ratings by configuration
Configuration	Payload^{source 7}lb	Front GAWR^{source 7}lb	Rear GAWR^{source 7}lb
3.6L Pentastar V6 gasolineD478 6-speed manual · Sport	1,233	2,700	3,000
3.6L Pentastar V6 gasoline, 2.0L turbo I-4 gasoline8-speed automatic · Sport	1,204	2,700	3,000
3.6L Pentastar V6 gasolineD478 6-speed manual · Sahara	1,237	2,700	3,000
3.6L Pentastar V6 gasoline, 2.0L turbo I-4 gasoline8-speed automatic · Sahara	1,208	2,700	3,000
3.6L Pentastar V6 gasolineD478 6-speed manual · Rubicon	1,351	3,100	3,100
3.6L Pentastar V6 gasoline, 2.0L turbo I-4 gasoline8-speed automatic · Rubicon	1,322	3,100	3,100
3.6L Pentastar V6 gasoline8-speed automatic · Rubiconwith Xtreme Recon Package	1,144	3,100	3,550
3.0L diesel8-speed automatic · Sport	1,136	3,100	3,100
3.0L diesel8-speed automatic · Sahara	1,188	3,100	3,100
3.0L diesel8-speed automatic · Rubicon	1,233	3,100	3,100
6.4L V8 392 gasoline8-speed automatic · Rubicon 392	1,002	3,450	3,550
6.4L V8 392 gasoline8-speed automatic · Rubicon 392with Xtreme Recon Package	1,028	3,450	3,550

Showing 12 of 14 rows. Every configuration is on the 2022 Wrangler (Fourth generation (JL)) specs page.

2021 Jeep Wrangler

Fourth generation (JL). Show the table

Payload and weight ratings

MakerUS units

2021 Jeep Wrangler payload and weight ratings by configuration
Configuration	Payload^{source 8}lb	Front GAWR^{source 8}lb	Rear GAWR^{source 8}lb
3.6L Pentastar V6 gasolineD478 6-speed manual · Sport	1,233	2,700	3,000
3.6L Pentastar V6 gasoline, 2.0L turbo I-4 gasoline8-speed automatic · Sport	1,204	2,700	3,000
3.6L Pentastar V6 gasolineD478 6-speed manual · Sahara	1,237	2,700	3,000
3.6L Pentastar V6 gasoline, 2.0L turbo I-4 gasoline8-speed automatic · Sahara	1,208	2,700	3,000
3.6L Pentastar V6 gasolineD478 6-speed manual · Rubicon	1,351	3,100	3,100
3.6L Pentastar V6 gasoline, 2.0L turbo I-4 gasoline8-speed automatic · Rubicon	1,322	3,100	3,100
3.6L Pentastar V6 gasoline8-speed automatic · Rubiconwith Xtreme Recon Package	1,144	3,100	3,550
3.0L diesel8-speed automatic · Sport	1,136	3,100	3,100
3.0L diesel8-speed automatic · Sahara	1,188	3,100	3,100
3.0L diesel8-speed automatic · Rubicon	1,233	3,100	3,100

2020 Jeep Wrangler

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Payload and weight ratings

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2020 Jeep Wrangler payload and weight ratings by configuration
Configuration	Payload^{source 9}lb	Front GAWR^{source 9}lb	Rear GAWR^{source 9}lb
3.6L Pentastar V6 gasolineD478 6-speed manual · Sport	1,233	2,700	3,000
3.6L Pentastar V6 gasoline, 2.0L turbo I-4 gasoline8-speed automatic · Sport	1,204	2,700	3,000
3.6L Pentastar V6 gasolineD478 6-speed manual · Sahara	1,237	2,700	3,000
3.6L Pentastar V6 gasoline, 2.0L turbo I-4 gasoline8-speed automatic · Sahara	1,208	2,700	3,000
3.6L Pentastar V6 gasolineD478 6-speed manual · Rubicon	1,351	3,100	3,100
3.6L Pentastar V6 gasoline, 2.0L turbo I-4 gasoline8-speed automatic · Rubicon	1,322	3,100	3,100
3.0L diesel8-speed automatic · Sport	1,136	3,100	3,100
3.0L diesel8-speed automatic · Sahara	1,188	3,100	3,100
3.0L diesel8-speed automatic · Rubicon	1,233	3,100	3,100

2018–2019 Jeep Wrangler

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Payload and weight ratings

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2018–2019 Jeep Wrangler payload and weight ratings by configuration
Configuration	Payload^{source 10}lb	Front GAWR^{source 10}lb	Rear GAWR^{source 10}lb
3.6L Pentastar V6 gasolineSport · Any transmission	1,000	2,700	3,000
3.6L Pentastar V6 gasolineSahara · Any transmission	880	2,700	3,000
3.6L Pentastar V6 gasolineRubicon · Any transmission	892	3,100	3,100
2.0L turbo I-4 gasoline8-speed automatic · Sport	1,000	2,700	3,000
2.0L turbo I-4 gasoline8-speed automatic · Sahara	880	2,700	3,000
2.0L turbo I-4 gasoline8-speed automatic · Rubicon	892	3,100	3,100

Earlier model years (1999 to 2016) are in the table below, each with a link to the full specs of its generation.

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

Documents last checked Oct 9, 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.

02 / Over the years

How the Wrangler payload capacity moved

The lowest and highest payload Jeep prints for each model year, newest first, across Fourth generation (JL), Third generation (JK) and Second generation (TJ).

The top figure rose by 351 lb, from 1,000 lb in 2018–2019 to 1,351 lb in 2020.
The top figure rose by 200 lb, from 800 lb in 2002 to 1,000 lb in 2008 (Third generation (JK) replaced Second generation (TJ)).
The top figure rose by 164 lb, from 1,398 lb in 2025 to 1,562 lb in 2026.

Jeep Wrangler payload capacity by model year
Model years	Lowest	Highest	Configurations	Full specs
2026Fourth generation (JL)	1,088 lb	1,562 lb	9	Fourth generation (JL) specs
2025Fourth generation (JL)	1,088 lb	1,398 lb	11	Fourth generation (JL) specs
2024Fourth generation (JL)	1,088 lb	1,398 lb	12	Fourth generation (JL) specs
2023Fourth generation (JL)	1,002 lb	1,351 lb	13	Fourth generation (JL) specs
2022Fourth generation (JL)	1,002 lb	1,351 lb	15	Fourth generation (JL) specs
2021Fourth generation (JL)	1,136 lb	1,351 lb	12	Fourth generation (JL) specs
2020Fourth generation (JL)	1,136 lb	1,351 lb	12	Fourth generation (JL) specs
2018–2019Fourth generation (JL)	880 lb	1,000 lb	9	Fourth generation (JL) specs
2016Third generation (JK)	1,000 lb	1,000 lb	4	Third generation (JK) specs
2014Third generation (JK)	1,000 lb	1,000 lb	4	Third generation (JK) specs
2012Third generation (JK)	1,000 lb	1,000 lb	4	Third generation (JK) specs
2011Third generation (JK)	1,000 lb	1,000 lb	4	Third generation (JK) specs
2010Third generation (JK)	1,000 lb	1,000 lb	5	Third generation (JK) specs
2009Third generation (JK)	1,000 lb	1,000 lb	5	Third generation (JK) specs
2008Third generation (JK)	1,000 lb	1,000 lb	6	Third generation (JK) specs
2002Second generation (TJ)	775 lb	800 lb	8	Second generation (TJ) specs
1999Second generation (TJ)	775 lb	800 lb	6	Second generation (TJ) specs

03 / Most and least

Which Wrangler leads and trails

Named as exactly as the maker’s table names it: model year, cab, bed, engine, drive and package.

Highest in 2026: 1,562 lb; 2026 3.6L Pentastar V6 gasoline, Four-door, 8-speed automatic, Rubicon with the Xtreme 35 Package.
Lowest in 2026: 1,088 lb; 2026 6.4L V8 392 gasoline, Four-door, 8-speed automatic, Moab 392.
Lowest of any year, 2002: 775 lb; 2002 2.5L Power Tech I-4 gasoline, SE, any transmission with the Dual Top. One more configuration is the same.

04 / What changes it

What moves the Wrangler payload capacity

Jeep’s own 2026 figures, split by the option that changes them.

By engine

6.4L V8 392 gasoline1,088 lb
2.0L turbo I-4 gasoline1,119–1,310 lb
3.6L Pentastar V6 gasoline1,136–1,381 lb

By transmission

8-speed automatic1,088–1,328 lb
D478 6-speed manual1,249–1,381 lb

By trim

Moab 3921,088 lb
Sahara1,119–1,136 lb
Sport1,203–1,249 lb
Rubicon1,310–1,381 lb

Option packages

Xtreme 35 Package+234 lb to +235 lb

05 / Compared

Wrangler against other SUVs

The newest model year we hold for each, payload capacity by Jeep’s and the other makers’ own documents.

SUVs compared on payload capacity
Model	Model year	Payload
Jeep Wrangler	2026	1,088–1,562 lb
GMC Yukon	2023–2024	1,475–1,792 lb
Toyota SequoiaJeep Wrangler vs Toyota Sequoia	2025–2026	1,375–1,730 lb
Chevrolet Tahoe	2020	1,590–1,708 lb
Toyota 4RunnerJeep Wrangler vs Toyota 4Runner	2017–2024	1,495–1,700 lb
Chevrolet Suburban	2019–2020	1,650–1,690 lb
Toyota Highlander	2023	1,405–1,685 lb
Ford BroncoFord Bronco vs Jeep Wrangler	2026	1,009–1,417 lb
Toyota Land Cruiser 200/300	2016–2021	1,320 lb

06 / Next

More on the Wrangler

Wrangler specsEvery generation, the spec plate and the rig builder.Open the model page Wrangler towing5,000 lb in 2026, with every other year.See towing Wrangler weight4,003–5,268 lb in 2026, with every other year.See weight Wrangler dimensions166.8–192.5 in in 2026, with every other year.See dimensions Wrangler ground clearance9.7–12.9 in in 2026, with every other year.See ground clearance Wrangler tires5 stock sizes in 2026, with every other year.See tires Towing calculatorPut your trailer and cargo against a rig’s ratings.Check my load GVWR, GCWR & payloadWhat each rating limits, worked through on a real truck.Read the guide

07 / FAQ

Questions people ask

What is the payload capacity of the 2026 Wrangler?

The 2026 Jeep Wrangler carries 1,088–1,562 lb of payload, depending on engine, transmission, trim and option package. Ratings: front axle 2,700–3,400 lb; rear axle 3,000–3,550 lb.

Which 2026 Wrangler carries the most?

The 2026 3.6L Pentastar V6 gasoline, Four-door, 8-speed automatic, Rubicon with the Xtreme 35 Package, at 1,562 lb.

Which 2026 Wrangler carries the least?

The 2026 6.4L V8 392 gasoline, Four-door, 8-speed automatic, Moab 392, at 1,088 lb.

What changes the Wrangler’s payload capacity?

Engine, transmission, trim and option package, by Jeep’s own figures for 2026. By engine: 6.4L V8 392 gasoline 1,088 lb; 2.0L turbo I-4 gasoline 1,119–1,310 lb; 3.6L Pentastar V6 gasoline 1,136–1,381 lb. By transmission: 8-speed automatic 1,088–1,328 lb; D478 6-speed manual 1,249–1,381 lb. By trim: Moab 392 1,088 lb; Sahara 1,119–1,136 lb; Sport 1,203–1,249 lb; Rubicon 1,310–1,381 lb.

Has the Wrangler’s payload capacity changed over the years?

2026: 1,088–1,562 lb; 2025: 1,088–1,398 lb; 2024: 1,088–1,398 lb; 2023: 1,002–1,351 lb; 2022: 1,002–1,351 lb. The top figure rose by 351 lb, from 1,000 lb in 2018–2019 to 1,351 lb in 2020.

These are Jeep’s published figures for the models it describes, not a weighbridge or a tape measure; your own vehicle’s options change them. Found a figure that doesn’t match the document? Tell us.