TRAILER HITCH CLASSIFICATION
The following chart provides the industry standard for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the correct
trailer hitch for your intended towing condition.
Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions
Class
Max. Trailer Hitch Industry Standards
Class I - Light Duty
2,000 lb (907 kg)
Class II - Medium Duty
3,500 lb (1,587 kg)
Class III - Heavy Duty
6,000 lb (2,721 kg)
Class IV - Extra Heavy Duty
10,000 lb (4,535 kg)
Refer to the “Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)” chart for the Maximum Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) towable for your given drivetrain.
All trailer hitches should be professionally installed on your vehicle.
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS)
Engine
Model
GCWR
Frontal Area
Maximum GTW
Maximum Trailer TW (See Note)
2.0L
Two-Door
8,016 lb (3,636 kg)
20 ft2 (1.86 m2)
2,000 lb (907 kg)
200 lb (91 kg)
Four-Door
8,117 lb (3,682 kg)
30 ft2 (2.79 m2)
3,500 lb (1,587 kg)
350 lb (158 kg)
2.0L PHEV
Sport/Sahara
9,000 lb (4,082 kg)
30 ft2 (2.79 m2)
3,500 lb (1,587 kg)
350 lb (158 kg)
Rubicon
9,200 lb (4,173 kg)
30 ft2 (2.79 m2)
3,500 lb (1,587 kg)
350 lb (158 kg)
3.6L
Two-Door
8,016 lb (3,636 kg)
20 ft2 (1.86 m2)
2,000 lb (907 kg)
200 lb (91 kg)
Four-Door
8,117 lb (3,682 kg)
30 ft2 (2.79 m2)
3,500 lb (1,587 kg)
350 lb (158 kg)
6.4L
Four-Door
9,000 lb (4,082 kg)
30 ft2 (2.79 m2)
3,500 lb (1,587 kg)
350 lb (158 kg)
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
NOTE:
The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo (i.e., the GVWR), and the GVWR should never exceed the weight referenced
on the Tire And Loading Information Placard
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