Jeep 2009 Commander - Manual (Page 386)

Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain.
Engine Model GCWR
(Gross Combined
Wt. Rating)
Frontal Area Max. GTW
(Gross Trailer Wt.)
Max. Trailer
Tongue Wt.
(See Note)
3.7L 4x2 8,670 lbs (3 933 kg) 35 sq ft (3.25 sq m) 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) 350 lbs (159 kg)
3.7L 4x4 8,755 lbs (3 971 kg) 35 sq ft (3.25 sq m) 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) 350 lbs (159 kg)
4.7L 4x2 8,665 lbs (3 930 kg) 35 sq ft (3.25 sq m) 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) 350 lbs (159 kg)
4.7L 4x4 8,900 lbs (4 037 kg) 35 sq ft (3.25 sq m) 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) 350 lbs (159 kg)
4.7L (w/Trailer
Tow Group IV) 4x2 11,900 lbs (5 398 kg) 64 sq ft (5.95 sq m) 6,500 lbs (2 948 kg) 650 lbs (295 kg)
4.7L (w/Trailer
Tow Group IV) 4x4 11,900 lbs (5 398 kg) 64 sq ft (5.95 sq m) 6,500 lbs (2 948 kg) 650 lbs (295 kg)
5.7L 4x2 12,620 lbs (5 724 kg) 64 sq ft (5.95 sq m) 7,400 lbs (3 356 kg) 740 lbs (336 kg)
5.7L 4x4 12,670 lbs (5 747 kg) 64 sq ft (5.95 sq m) 7,200 lbs (3 266 kg) 720 lbs (327 kg)
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
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