Jeep Gladiator Towing Capacity in Kingston: Which Version Fits Your Trailer?
Jeep Gladiator towing capacity changes from version to version: Jeep Canada's 2026 Gladiator models page, read October 7, 2026, lists figures from 2,041 kg to 3,175 kg across its eight version cards. The right Gladiator for your trailer is the version whose figure, and then the specific truck's own rating, covers what the trailer weighs with everything loaded in it.
If your trailer weighs more loaded than the 2,041 kg on Jeep Canada's 2026 Sport S, Nighthawk and 85th Anniversary Edition cards, start with the 2,722 kg on the Willys, Mojave and Mojave X cards or the 3,175 kg on the Rubicon and Rubicon X cards. If your loaded trailer is heavier than every 2026 Gladiator card figure, bring us its weight before you go further, and we will go through the specific truck's build sheet with you.
At Jim Thompson Chrysler on Gardiners Road, we would rather match the truck to your trailer before you buy it than after.
This guide covers what each version card lists, how to set your trailer's weight against it, what the Government of Ontario asks of a trailer from brakes to plates, and how trading in and applying for financing, O.A.C., fit around the choice.
Key Takeaways
Jeep Gladiator towing capacity differs by version. Jeep Canada's 2026 Gladiator models page, read October 7, 2026, lists 2,041 kg on the Sport S, Nighthawk and 85th Anniversary Edition cards, 2,722 kg on the Willys, Mojave and Mojave X cards and 3,175 kg on the Rubicon and Rubicon X cards.
Weigh the trailer loaded, then look at the truck. Compare what your trailer weighs with its load against the towing rating of the specific Gladiator you are looking at, and bring both numbers to us.
Ontario sets a trailer-brake line, and a Gladiator buyer checks it first. The towing chapter of the Government of Ontario's Official Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Driver's Handbook, updated February 1, 2023 and read October 7, 2026, says a trailer with "a gross trailer weight, vehicle and load of 1,360 kilograms or more" must have "brakes strong enough to stop and hold the trailer," so Jim Thompson Chrysler in Kingston's advice is to weigh your trailer loaded and settle its brakes before you choose a version.
In Ontario, a trailer is registered as its own vehicle. The Government of Ontario's towing chapter says "a trailer is considered a separate vehicle" that you "must register" at a ServiceOntario centre before you tow it on any public road, and registering it brings "a licence plate and vehicle permit."
The trade and the credit application can start before the truck is chosen. You can enter your vehicle on Value My Trade and apply for financing online, O.A.C., whichever Gladiator you settle on.
Why Does Jeep Gladiator Towing Capacity Matter on a Kingston Weekend?
Jeep Gladiator towing capacity matters on a Kingston weekend because, once the version you buy is matched to the trailer you own, hitching up becomes part of an ordinary week rather than a project.
Picture a Saturday in early October on Loughborough Lake, the small fishing boat already backed down the launch and the coffee still too hot to drink. The rods, the cooler and the life jackets rode out in the bed, so the back seat is free for whoever wanted to come along.
Or the Thanksgiving long weekend, with the tent trailer rolled out of a side yard in Collins Bay after work on Friday and pointed north toward a campsite near Sharbot Lake.
On a Wednesday evening, a utility trailer of leaves and brush from the fall cleanup goes to the yard-waste drop-off, and the truck is back in the driveway before the streetlights come on.
Then comes January, when the snowmobile trailer leaves a driveway in Sydenham before sunrise for the trails north of town.
The honest other side belongs here as well. A trailer adds length behind any truck, so practise backing it into your own driveway on a quiet weekday before a long weekend depends on it.
What Is the Jeep Gladiator Towing Capacity of Each 2026 Version?
Jeep Canada's 2026 Gladiator models page, read October 7, 2026, prints three towing figures across its eight version cards: 2,041 kg for the Sport S, Nighthawk and 85th Anniversary Edition, 2,722 kg for the Willys, Mojave and Mojave X, and 3,175 kg for the Rubicon and Rubicon X.
Version, as Jeep Canada writes it | Towing Capacity (kg), as shown on the card | Payload (kg), as shown on the card |
|---|---|---|
Sport S | 2,041 | 465 |
Willys | 2,722 | 465 |
Nighthawk | 2,041 | 465 |
85th Anniversary Edition | 2,041 | 465 |
Rubicon | 3,175 | 499 |
Mojave | 2,722 | 476 |
Rubicon X | 3,175 | 499 |
Mojave X | 2,722 | 476 |
Each figure in the table is the one shown on that version's card on Jeep Canada's 2026 Gladiator models page, read October 7, 2026. Whether a specific truck matches its card is confirmed with our team against that truck's build sheet.
A card figure is where the choice starts, and the specific truck is where it ends.
Reading a Card Figure Against a Real Truck
The build sheet of the truck you are looking at says what that truck is equipped with, and we will read it with you before you plan a trailer around a card figure.
If you have read about a towing package for the Gladiator, the specific truck's build sheet is also where to see whether it carries one.
You can start on our Build and Price page, then bring us the version you are leaning toward.
Choosing Between the Versions
Towing is one reason to choose a version, and our Jeep Gladiator guide walks through the rest of the choice, from the 4x4 systems to the bed.
How Do You Match Jeep Gladiator Towing Capacity to the Trailer You Own?
Match Jeep Gladiator towing capacity to your trailer by comparing two numbers: what the trailer weighs with its load, and the towing rating of the specific Gladiator you are looking at.
What Your Trailer Weighs Loaded
The Government of Ontario's towing chapter describes a trailer's gross weight as "the total weight of the trailer and its load," and that loaded weight is the number to compare.
Find the empty weight from the trailer's maker, or from a label on the trailer if it carries one, then add what goes on or in it: the boat and motor, the camping gear, the snowmobile or the load of brush.
The Specific Truck's Rating
The specific truck's rating means the towing figure Jeep Canada lists for that truck's version, checked against the equipment on its build sheet.
Bring us the trailer's loaded weight and we can set the two numbers side by side before you choose a version.
Hitch Weight and Payload
About five to 10 per cent of the trailer's total weight should be supported on the hitch, within the weight limit marked on the hitch, according to the Government of Ontario's towing chapter.
Jeep Canada's 2026 Gladiator models page lists payload of 465 kg on the Sport S, Willys, Nighthawk and 85th Anniversary Edition cards, 476 kg on the Mojave and Mojave X cards and 499 kg on the Rubicon and Rubicon X cards. Ask us to go through the specific truck's payload with the trailer's hitch weight and what rides in the cab and bed.
Who Should Look Past a Jeep Gladiator for Towing?
Two buyers should look past a Gladiator: the one whose trailer is a large travel trailer or a fifth-wheel, and the one who wants a full-size truck for hauling every day.
For a large travel trailer or a fifth-wheel, a heavy-duty truck is the conversation to have, and our Ram 2500 guide is written for that buyer.
For full-size hauling every day, start with our Ram 1500 guide instead.
Does My Trailer Need Its Own Brakes in Ontario?
A trailer with "a gross trailer weight, vehicle and load of 1,360 kilograms or more" must have "brakes strong enough to stop and hold the trailer," according to the towing chapter of the Government of Ontario's Official Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Driver's Handbook, read October 7, 2026.
Weigh your trailer loaded against the province's brake line before you shop, and plan its brakes alongside the version rather than after it.
Its Own Plate and Permit
"A trailer is considered a separate vehicle," says the Government of Ontario's towing chapter, and "before you can tow one on any public road, you must register it and pay a one-time registration fee at a ServiceOntario centre."
When you register your trailer, the Government of Ontario's towing chapter says you "will receive a licence plate and vehicle permit," and it asks you to attach the plate to the back of the trailer "where it is clearly visible."
"Always carry your permit, or a copy of it, to show to a police officer when asked," in the words of the Government of Ontario's towing chapter.
Two Ways to Stay Attached
Your trailer "must have two separate ways of attaching to your vehicle so that if one fails or comes loose, the trailer will stay attached," in the words of the Government of Ontario's towing chapter.
If safety chains are used, the Government of Ontario's towing chapter says "they must be crossed under the tongue to prevent the tongue from dropping to the road if the primary hitch accidentally disconnects," and the chain hooks need "latches or devices that will not accidentally become detached."
Ask our service team whether they can look over your hitch and trailer wiring before the first trip, and book a service appointment online once you know what the truck needs.
Lights on the Trailer
Under the Government of Ontario's towing chapter, your trailer must have "a white licence plate light," "a red tail light" and "two red reflectors at the rear of the trailer, as far apart as possible."
If your trailer is wider than 2.05 metres, the Government of Ontario's towing chapter says it must also have "two yellow clearance lights, one on each side at the front of the trailer, as far apart as possible" and "two red clearance lights, or reflectors, one on each side at the rear of the trailer, as far apart as possible."
Mirrors When the Load Blocks Your View
"If the load in your trailer blocks your vision to the rear, you must have additional mirrors that provide a clear view of the road to the rear," according to the Government of Ontario's towing chapter.
No Passengers in the Trailer
"You may not carry any person in any trailer, including a house or boat trailer, when it is being towed," the Government of Ontario's towing chapter says.
What Ontario Says About a G Licence and a Trailer
The Government of Ontario's towing chapter says you "must have a valid driver's licence (Class G1, G2 or G) or higher class of licence to tow a trailer with a gross vehicle weight of up to 4,600 kilograms."
Where a trailer and its load exceed the size and weight specified in the Highway Traffic Act, the Government of Ontario's towing chapter says you may need "a higher class of licence or an oversize vehicle permit," and it adds that "it is against the law to tow more than one trailer behind non-commercial vehicles."
Set your own trailer against the rules above before its first trip, and bring any question about the truck side of the hitch to us.
Financing a Jeep Gladiator and Trading In, O.A.C.
You can apply for financing online, O.A.C., and start your trade on Value My Trade, before you have settled on a version or a trailer plan.
The Vehicle You Drive Now
Enter your current vehicle on Value My Trade before you visit, and bring the ownership, the keys and your service records when you come in.
If you would rather sell than trade, start on our We Buy Cars page.
If You Owe More Than It Is Worth
If you owe more on your current vehicle than it is worth, the difference may be added to the amount financed, which increases the amount you borrow and can increase the total cost of borrowing.
Bring your lender's details, so the numbers can be worked through with your own paperwork in front of you.
Applying for Financing, O.A.C.
Financing and leasing options may be available on a new Jeep Gladiator, O.A.C., and you can start a credit application online before you visit.
Approval depends on your application, income, credit, the vehicle and lender requirements, so no outcome is promised before the application has been reviewed.
Lease or Finance
If the truck will tow often and pile on kilometers, settle leasing against financing early, and read our lease or finance guide before you choose.
Why Ask About Jeep Gladiator Towing Capacity at Jim Thompson Chrysler in Kingston?
Because Jeep is one of the four makes we sell new and service under one roof at 805 Gardiners Road, you can bring us your trailer's loaded weight and we will set it beside the towing and payload figures Jeep Canada lists for the version you like, then read the build sheet of the specific Gladiator with you.
Jeep is a make we franchise, so bring the VIN of a Gladiator you own or are considering to our service department and we will check it against Jeep's system for open recalls.
Jim Thompson Chrysler carries new Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles, and our live inventory shows what is currently available.
What we do:
Set your trailer's loaded weight beside the card figure for the version you like, starting from our Build and Price page if that helps.
Put a new Gladiator and a used vehicle side by side if you are weighing both.
Start your trade with Value My Trade and apply for financing, O.A.C., when you are ready.
Book service in the same building on Gardiners Road.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Much Can a 2026 Jeep Gladiator Tow?
Jeep Canada's 2026 Gladiator models page, read October 7, 2026, lists 2,041 kg for the Sport S, Nighthawk and 85th Anniversary Edition, 2,722 kg for the Willys, Mojave and Mojave X, and 3,175 kg for the Rubicon and Rubicon X. The rating that governs is the specific truck's, checked against its build sheet.
Does My Trailer Need Brakes in Ontario?
A trailer with "a gross trailer weight, vehicle and load of 1,360 kilograms or more" must have "brakes strong enough to stop and hold the trailer," according to the towing chapter of the Government of Ontario's Official Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Driver's Handbook, read October 7, 2026. Weigh your trailer loaded and set it against that brake line.
What Does a G Licence Let Me Tow in Ontario?
The Government of Ontario's towing chapter says a valid Class G1, G2 or G licence, or higher, is required "to tow a trailer with a gross vehicle weight of up to 4,600 kilograms." Beyond the Highway Traffic Act's size and weight limits, Ontario's towing chapter says you may need "a higher class of licence or an oversize vehicle permit."
What Is the Payload of a 2026 Jeep Gladiator?
Jeep Canada's 2026 Gladiator models page, read October 7, 2026, lists payload of 465 kg on the Sport S, Willys, Nighthawk and 85th Anniversary Edition, 476 kg on the Mojave and Mojave X and 499 kg on the Rubicon and Rubicon X cards. Go through the specific truck's payload with your trailer's hitch weight before you buy.
How Do I Know Which Gladiator Version My Trailer Needs?
Compare your trailer's loaded weight with the towing capacity Jeep Canada lists for each 2026 Gladiator version, then confirm the match against the specific truck's build sheet. Jim Thompson Chrysler in Kingston will go through both with you, along with what the Government of Ontario's towing chapter asks of the trailer itself.
Find the Jeep Gladiator Towing Capacity Your Trailer Needs in Kingston
Start with what your trailer weighs loaded, then bring that number to us and we can set it beside each Gladiator version with you.
Begin with Value My Trade and apply for financing, O.A.C., so the money side is moving before you visit.
Watch our new inventory, and settle the trailer's brakes and plate under Ontario's rules before its first trip behind the truck.
Then come and see us on Gardiners Road, just off Highway 401, whether you are coming in from downtown, Collins Bay, Sydenham, Harrowsmith, Napanee or Gananoque.
Visit us at 805 Gardiners Road, Kingston, ON K7M 7E6
Browse inventory online, value your trade, apply for credit approval, O.A.C., book service, or contact our team.
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About the Author:
Kerry Irven is the Vice President of New and Used Automotive Operations for Heighton Automotive Group, a family-owned and operated automotive group serving communities across Eastern Ontario. Kerry began his automotive career in new-car sales, building his experience on the showroom floor and working his way through multi-store dealership operations.
With over 25 years in the automotive industry, Kerry has helped grow automotive businesses from one location with 40 to 50 vehicles in stock to more than 500 vehicles across 10 rooftops. His hands-on background in both new and used-vehicle operations gives him a practical understanding of what customers look for when shopping for their next vehicle.
Throughout his career, Kerry has always been actively involved in staff coaching and in understanding customer wants and needs, helping ensure the businesses he works with continue to adapt to what customers are truly looking for.
One of the most exciting chapters of his career has been the shift into modern automotive marketing, embracing new technology, transparent pricing, customer-first inventory strategies, and new ways to create a better vehicle-shopping experience.
Kerry has completed extensive automotive training, including certification through the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council, involvement with the Used Car Dealers Association of Ontario, Canadian automotive dealer training, and multiple customer service courses.
Born and raised on a farm, Kerry has always valued family, hard work, and a practical, down-to-earth approach. Joining Heighton Automotive Group and working alongside Thomas Heighton and family, along with managing partners Kyle Lothian and Martin Gougeon, has allowed him to bring those same values into the car business. It has also allowed Kerry to continue following a simple philosophy: treat every customer exactly the way he would want to be treated.
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