Third generation (JK)
2013 Jeep Wrangler towing capacity
Max towing, 20133,500 lb
The 2013 Jeep Wrangler tows up to 3,500 lb (Rubicon Four-door D478 6-speed manual, per the 2013 Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual).
Five more configurations are rated the same.
The lowest rating is 2,000 lb, for the Sport Two-door D478 6-speed manual.
2013 Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual (6th edition)- Configurations
- 12
- GCWR
- 6,296–8,347 lb
- Tongue
- 200–350 lb
01 / Ratings
Every 2013 Wrangler configuration
2013 Jeep Wrangler
| Configuration | Max towing lb | Max tongue lb | GCWR lb | GVWR lb | Axle ratio | Tow check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SportTwo-door · D478 6-speed manual | 2,000 | 200 | 6,296 | Not published | not in our data | Check load → |
| SportTwo-door · D478 6-speed manualwith 3.73 axle ratio (optional) | 2,000 | 200 | 6,296 | Not published | 3.73 | Check load → |
| SportTwo-door · 5-speed automatic | 2,000 | 200 | 6,309 | Not published | not in our data | Check load → |
| SportTwo-door · 5-speed automaticwith 3.73 axle ratio (optional) | 2,000 | 200 | 6,309 | Not published | 3.73 | Check load → |
| SaharaTwo-door · D478 6-speed manual | 2,000 | 200 | 6,355 | Not published | not in our data | Check load → |
| SaharaTwo-door · D478 6-speed manualwith 3.73 axle ratio (optional) | 2,000 | 200 | 6,355 | Not published | 3.73 | Check load → |
| SaharaTwo-door · 5-speed automatic | 2,000 | 200 | 6,368 | Not published | not in our data | Check load → |
| SaharaTwo-door · 5-speed automaticwith 3.73 axle ratio (optional) | 2,000 | 200 | 6,368 | Not published | 3.73 | Check load → |
| RubiconTwo-door · D478 6-speed manual | 2,000 | 200 | 6,445 | Not published | not in our data | Check load → |
| RubiconTwo-door · 5-speed automatic | 2,000 | 200 | 6,458 | Not published | not in our data | Check load → |
| RubiconTwo-door · 5-speed automaticwith 4.10 axle ratio (optional) | 2,000 | 200 | 6,458 | Not published | 4.10 | Check load → |
| SportFour-door · D478 6-speed manual | 2,000 | 200 | 6,552 | Not published | not in our data | Check load → |
| SportFour-door · D478 6-speed manualwith 3.73 axle ratio (optional) | 3,500 | 350 | 8,052 | Not published | 3.73 | Check load → |
| SportFour-door · 5-speed automatic | 2,000 | 200 | 6,566 | Not published | not in our data | Check load → |
| SportFour-door · 5-speed automaticwith 3.73 axle ratio (optional) | 3,500 | 350 | 8,066 | Not published | 3.73 | Check load → |
| SaharaFour-door · D478 6-speed manual | 2,000 | 200 | 6,768 | Not published | not in our data | Check load → |
| SaharaFour-door · D478 6-speed manualwith 3.73 axle ratio (optional) | 3,500 | 350 | 8,268 | Not published | 3.73 | Check load → |
| SaharaFour-door · 5-speed automatic | 2,000 | 200 | 6,782 | Not published | not in our data | Check load → |
| SaharaFour-door · 5-speed automaticwith 3.73 axle ratio (optional) | 3,500 | 350 | 8,282 | Not published | 3.73 | Check load → |
| RubiconFour-door · D478 6-speed manual | 3,500 | 350 | 8,334 | Not published | not in our data | Check load → |
| RubiconFour-door · 5-speed automatic | not in our data | not in our data | not in our data | Not published | not in our data | Check load → |
| RubiconFour-door · 5-speed automaticwith 4.10 axle ratio (optional) | 3,500 | 350 | 8,347 | Not published | 4.10 | Check load → |
02 / By year
Wrangler towing by model year
03 / Next
Check it against your load
04 / FAQ
Questions people ask
Which 2013 Wrangler configuration tows the most?
The Rubicon Four-door D478 6-speed manual, at 3,500 lb; five more configurations are rated the same.
What is the max tongue weight of the 2013 Jeep Wrangler?
200–350 lb by configuration; the most is 350 lb, for the Sport Four-door D478 6-speed manual with the 3.73 axle ratio. Tongue weight is the trailer’s downward push on the hitch; it counts against payload.
What is the GCWR of the 2013 Jeep Wrangler?
6,296–8,347 lb by configuration; the most is 8,347 lb, for the Rubicon Four-door 5-speed automatic with the 4.10 axle ratio. GCWR is the most the loaded vehicle and its loaded trailer may weigh together.
Has the Jeep Wrangler’s towing capacity changed by year?
Highest rating by model year: 2026, 5,000 lb; 2025, 5,000 lb; 2024, 5,000 lb; 2023, 3,500 lb; 2022, 3,500 lb; 2021, 3,500 lb; 2020, 3,500 lb; 2019, 3,500 lb; 2018, 3,500 lb; 2017, 3,500 lb; 2016, 3,500 lb; 2015, 3,500 lb; 2014, 3,500 lb; 2013, 3,500 lb; 2012, 3,500 lb; 2011, 3,500 lb; 2010, 3,500 lb; 2009, 3,500 lb; 2008, 3,500 lb; 2007, 3,500 lb; 2005, 3,500 lb; 2001, 2,000 lb; 1999, 2,000 lb.
Which 2013 Wrangler configuration tows the least?
The Sport Two-door D478 6-speed manual, at 2,000 lb; 14 more configurations are rated the same.
What is the GVWR of the 2013 Jeep Wrangler?
Jeep doesn’t publish the GVWR for the 2013 Wrangler in the documents we hold.