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I'm guessing the answer is no, but I'm curious what folks think about the possibility of the Gladiator 4xE being offered with the Max Tow package and a 6500lb tow rating. That would match what the diesel platform provided without a Max tow package. On the Wrangler the standard tow capacity is 5000lbs with either the V6 or 2.0 Turbo with the 4xE version coming in at 3500lbs with the 2.0.
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More than likely, there will be no 4xe Max Tow. The battery pack will add a lot of weight, chewing up the Payload capacity. Depending on the engine they use, it will probably have about a 5k Tow Rating.
 

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The Wrangler doesn't come with a 5k lb tow rating. They claimed it would be available for 2024, but there is not 1 example that has actually come with a hitch rated over 3500lbs. Not saying that has any relevance to gladiator 4xe tow ratings, but it's a myth that the 4xe JLU is rated lower than the non 4xe.
 

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If you want to tow, stick with a normally aspirated V6 gas engine. If you want to tow more than 4,000 lbs, get yourself a Sport or Sport S with the Max Tow package. There is a lot more to the Max Tow package than typically summarized.

Mileage due to the 4.10 rear axle will go down a lot, towing or not. In my opinion, if you want to tow over 6,000 lbs, buy a full size truck. Yes, the Sport/Sport S equipped with all that makes up the Max Towing package-option during factory assembly, can potentially tow up to 7,650 lbs with the hitch weight topping out at 765 lbs. However, it should be consider swhat your going to put in the truck bed, along with the number and weight off passengers, dog(s), etc, other gear in the cabin and a biggie: The shift in the average high temperature. Then consider if your mostly flat towing or if your trips tend to have a number of high degree slope hills & mountains to run.

The JEEP Gladiator on its own is a terrific bull-dog brute in its Mid-size class. But hauling heavy loads is really best left to longer-length, heavier chassis and weight class trucks with the choice of beefier engines and transmissions. As well as the wheels shoe'd with tires chosen for the purpose of hauling. And if the weight distribution is balanced well, the trailer will trail straight and true.

What I do: My moderately heavy load hauling get done with my RAM 3/4 ton with V10. Uses a lot of fuel but its low RPM, massive and somewhat like a diesel's flatter torque range and incredibly cool running powertrain in any manner of hauling provides a really nice, safer haul. Zero mechanical issues since 2001. Literally none. I think the body and cabin will wear out before the powertrain ever does. Smart move to drop the V10 however, in favor of todays gas V8's and of course, diesel with its very, very flat torque range. And these choices today are cleaner burning.

Give your needs a lot of thought. Also bear in mind that an RV-type trailer presents a lot of air drag. Regardless of how they shape the nose, this has a big bearing on drag, ergo hp/torque/fuel use. even the undersides of anything towed , compromises air flow. Gusts will give the electro-hydraulic old school recirculating ball steering gear in the JEEP more of a workout than a vehicle equipped with a rack and pinion system. JEEPS axles and steering gear choice are the best for off-roading, especially strenuous off-road actions. But rack and pinion equipped vehicles do better on pavement, including high frontal or cross wind situations. I'm not saying don't use the Gladiator to tow. Your actual needs might be just fine with a Gladiator. Which is certainly the most enjoyable Swiss army knife on wheels vehicle I have ever owned.
 
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Thanks for adding to the topic of discussion.


If you want to tow, stick with a normally aspirated V6 gas engine. If you want to tow more than 4,000 lbs, get yourself a Sport or Sport S with the Max Tow package. There is a lot more to the Max Tow package than typically summarized.

Mileage due to the 4.10 rear axle will go down a lot, towing or not. In my opinion, if you want to tow over 6,000 lbs, buy a full size truck. Yes, the Sport/Sport S equipped with all that makes up the Max Towing package-option during factory assembly, can potentially tow up to 7,650 lbs with the hitch weight topping out at 765 lbs. However, it should be consider swhat your going to put in the truck bed, along with the number and weight off passengers, dog(s), etc, other gear in the cabin and a biggie: The shift in the average high temperature. Then consider if your mostly flat towing or if your trips tend to have a number of high degree slope hills & mountains to run.

The JEEP Gladiator on its own is a terrific bull-dog brute in its Mid-size class. But hauling heavy loads is really best left to longer-length, heavier chassis and weight class trucks with the choice of beefier engines and transmissions. As well as the wheels shoe'd with tires chosen for the purpose of hauling. And if the weight distribution is balanced well, the trailer will trail straight and true.

What I do: My moderately heavy load hauling get done with my RAM 3/4 ton with V10. Uses a lot of fuel but its low RPM, massive and somewhat like a diesel's flatter torque range and incredibly cool running powertrain in any manner of hauling provides a really nice, safer haul. Zero mechanical issues since 2001. Literally none. I think the body and cabin will wear out before the powertrain ever does. Smart move to drop the V10 however, in favor of todays gas V8's and of course, diesel with its very, very flat torque range. And these choices today are cleaner burning.

Give your needs a lot of thought. Also bear in mind that an RV-type trailer presents a lot of air drag. Regardless of how they shape the nose, this has a big bearing on drag, ergo hp/torque/fuel use. even the undersides of anything towed , compromises air flow. Gusts will give the electro-hydraulic old school recirculating ball steering gear in the JEEP more of a workout than a vehicle equipped with a rack and pinion system. JEEPS axles and steering gear choice are the best for off-roading, especially strenuous off-road actions. But rack and pinion equipped vehicles do better on pavement, including high frontal or cross wind situations. I'm not saying don't use the Gladiator to tow. Your actual needs might be just fine with a Gladiator. Which is certainly the most enjoyable Swiss army knife on wheels vehicle I have ever owned.
 

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For max towing I bet a V8 or TT would be better and get better mpg. I don’t think they will actually make one with those engines. I wouldn’t think it take a whole lot to be off a gladiator from factory for a true max towing but at some point people just gonna move up to heavier duty pick up, so I don’t know how well they will be worth it for them to engineer.
 
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Thanks for adding to the topic being discussed.
 

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Thanks for adding to the topic being discussed.
Not sure if you’re being sarcastic in your response to the above two posts, but my answer to your topic is No.

No 4XE Gladiator with Max Tow. You’ll have to wait for a full EV Gladiator for that.
 

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The question more than anything will be heat related. The 4xe has plenty of power and stopping power but can it survive the Davis dam heat test is going to be the real limiting factor. Given the GC 4xe tows 6k though I'd think the gladiator will too.
 

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I doubt there'll be a Max Tow version of the JT 4xe, primarily due to the weight of the hybrid system and its impact on payload. My guess is it'd be pretty safe to bet on a 6k pound tow rating when properly equipped.
 

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Yeah. If we see a 6k+ towing capacity with 4xE that would be nice.
 

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The Wrangler doesn't come with a 5k lb tow rating. They claimed it would be available for 2024, but there is not 1 example that has actually come with a hitch rated over 3500lbs. Not saying that has any relevance to gladiator 4xe tow ratings, but it's a myth that the 4xe JLU is rated lower than the non 4xe.
2024 Rubicon is 5k when equipped with the tow package
 

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2024 Rubicon is 5k when equipped with the tow package
Show me one that comes with a hitch rated over 3500lbs. I know what the manual says, but they don't actually exist in the real world. Feel free to stop by any lot and look, go on any mopar parts dealer and find a hitch rated for 5k. They DO NOT EXIST.
 

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Show me one that comes with a hitch rated over 3500lbs. I know what the manual says, but they don't actually exist in the real world. Feel free to stop by any lot and look, go on any mopar parts dealer and find a hitch rated for 5k. They DO NOT EXIST.
I don't understand your question. (To clarify I was referring to the Wrangler Rubicon). When properly equipped with a 3.6 Pentastar with automatic it has a tow rating of 5k.
 

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I don't understand your question. (To clarify I was referring to the Wrangler Rubicon). When properly equipped with a 3.6 Pentastar with automatic it has a tow rating of 5k.
No it doesn't. They claimed it did but there isn't 1 they have ever built that can tow more than 3500lbs legally as they only come from the factory with class 2 hitches rated at 3500lbs. Mopar doesn't even make a hitch for the Wrangler that is rated above 3500lbs period.
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