Anyone know how much weight the tailgate can handle?

[J3colt]

As I was drinking a nice cold beer while sitting my 230 lb butt on the tailgate (during a grass cutting break) it occurred to me that I don't know what the weight limit is on the tailgate. Anybody know???

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[22EcoDs]

As I was drinking a nice cold beer while sitting my 230 lb butt on the tailgate (during a grass cutting break) it occurred to me that I don't know what the weight limit is on the tailgate. Anybody know???

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...-payload-in-middle-position.16495/post-309724 this should help

 

[Challenger85]

I did wonder this the other day lol, sounds like neither of us will break anything.

 

[JAVIERGONZO]

It's like 1700 pounds

 

[Rusty PW]

As I was drinking a nice cold beer while sitting my 230 lb butt on the tailgate (during a grass cutting break) it occurred to me that I don't know what the weight limit is on the tailgate. Anybody know???

It will hold 6, 300 lbs fat asses.

 

[J3colt]

Thank you all, I appreciate the info! ?

 

[blau iii]

I need to get 20 sheets of drywall, mix of 5/8 and 1/2, total weight will be 1100lbs, assuming the weight is distributed across the two boards in the bed and the tailgate, I should be ok for a 3 mi trip, right?

 

[LouisvEarlleJT]

I need to get 20 sheets of drywall, mix of 5/8 and 1/2, total weight will be 1100lbs, assuming the weight is distributed across the two boards in the bed and the tailgate, I should be ok for a 3 mi trip, right?

Yes, you could theoretically balance all that directly on the open tailgate and it would hold it.

 

[blau iii]

Yes, you could theoretically balance all that directly on the open tailgate and it would hold it.

but it wouldn't fit in the down position, I have to use the middle position to fit 4x8 sheets.

 

[LouisvEarlleJT]

Mid position is 500 lbs and like you said, it’ll be supported by the wheel wells too. Should be fine.

you could always get some blocking and put the tailgate all the way down with blocks on top to hold it if it made you nervous.

 

[spacejruckin]

I put a Sportster in it the other day.

 

[Caveman]

Put a sportster in by yourself? Or with help? Impressive in either case... I've loaded my spouse's Honda Metro scooter into the Gladiator bed, but I haul my bigger bikes in a utility trailer with a ramp...

 

[bill61]

I’m impressed with those specs. That sheet metal is very thin. Matter of fact I think it’s made by Reynolds.
Seriously I’m surprised the Sportsters rear tire didn’t leave a dent.

 

[spacejruckin]

With help, a ramp, and backed up to a hill.

I’ve got a pretty beefy rhino liner installed, maybe that helped protect it

 

[Jessup]

I put a Sportster in it the other day.

I see a New Hampshire sticker

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