Jeep Gladiator (2020–2024) — Payload & Bed Volume
The Jeep Gladiator has a maximum published payload rating of 1,200 lbs and a standard 5-ft bed volume of 36.6 cu ft. See how much of each building material it can safely carry.
Specifications
- Make / Model
- Jeep Gladiator
- Years
- 2020–2024
- Class
- Heavy-duty (3/4 or 1-ton)
- Max payload rating
- 1,200 lbs
- Bed length
- 5 ft (nominal)
- Bed volume (level-full)
- 36.6 cu ft (1.36 cu yd)
Conservative Rubicon/Mojave 4WD estimate. Overland auto can drop to ~1,100 lbs; Sport trims reach ~1,700 lbs. Check door-jamb sticker.
How Much Can the Gladiator Carry?
| Material | lbs / unit | Safe max | Full bed wt. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravel, pea (washed) | 2,835 lbs/cubic yard | 0.42 cubic yards | 3,843 lbs ⚠ |
| Gravel, crushed stone (#57) | 2,700 lbs/cubic yard | 0.44 cubic yards | 3,660 lbs ⚠ |
| Gravel, river rock | 2,800 lbs/cubic yard | 0.43 cubic yards | 3,796 lbs ⚠ |
| Gravel, limestone | 2,610 lbs/cubic yard | 0.46 cubic yards | 3,538 lbs ⚠ |
| Gravel, recycled concrete (RCA) | 2,460 lbs/cubic yard | 0.49 cubic yards | 3,335 lbs ⚠ |
| Sand, dry | 2,700 lbs/cubic yard | 0.44 cubic yards | 3,660 lbs ⚠ |
| Sand, wet | 3,240 lbs/cubic yard | 0.37 cubic yards | 4,392 lbs ⚠ |
| Sand, mason (torpedo) | 2,850 lbs/cubic yard | 0.42 cubic yards | 3,863 lbs ⚠ |
| Topsoil | 2,000 lbs/cubic yard | 0.60 cubic yards | 2,711 lbs ⚠ |
| Fill dirt | 2,200 lbs/cubic yard | 0.55 cubic yards | 2,982 lbs ⚠ |
| Clay | 2,700 lbs/cubic yard | 0.44 cubic yards | 3,660 lbs ⚠ |
| Mulch, wood chips (shredded) | 500 lbs/cubic yard | 2.40 cubic yards | 678 lbs |
| Mulch, bark nuggets | 400 lbs/cubic yard | 3.00 cubic yards | 542 lbs |
| Compost | 1,080 lbs/cubic yard | 1.11 cubic yards | 1,464 lbs ⚠ |
| Playground chips (engineered wood) | 500 lbs/cubic yard | 2.40 cubic yards | 678 lbs |
| Concrete mix (80-lb bag) | 80 lbs/80-lb bag | 15 80-lb bags | 4,880 lbs ⚠ |
| Concrete mix (60-lb bag) | 60 lbs/60-lb bag | 20 60-lb bags | 4,880 lbs ⚠ |
| Concrete mix, fast-setting (50-lb bag) | 50 lbs/50-lb bag | 24 50-lb bags | 4,880 lbs ⚠ |
| Mortar mix (60-lb bag) | 60 lbs/60-lb bag | 20 60-lb bags | 4,880 lbs ⚠ |
| Common brick | 4.5 lbs/piece | 267 pieces | — |
| Face brick | 4 lbs/piece | 300 pieces | — |
| Concrete block / CMU | 30 lbs/piece | 40 pieces | — |
| Retaining wall block | 35 lbs/piece | 34 pieces | — |
| Concrete pavers (4×8) | 3.5 lbs/piece | 343 pieces | — |
| Concrete mix (40-lb bag) | 40 lbs/40-lb bag | 30 40-lb bags | 4,880 lbs ⚠ |
| Portland cement (94-lb bag) | 94 lbs/94-lb bag | 13 94-lb bags | 3,440 lbs ⚠ |
| Sand mix (60-lb bag) | 60 lbs/60-lb bag | 20 60-lb bags | 4,880 lbs ⚠ |
| Firewood, green (unseasoned) | 4,600 lbs/cord | 0 cords | 1,315 lbs ⚠ |
| Firewood, seasoned (6–12 mo.) | 3,200 lbs/cord | 0 cords | 915 lbs |
| Firewood, dry hardwood (1+ yr) | 3,000 lbs/cord | 0 cords | 858 lbs |
| Firewood, dry softwood (pine/fir) | 2,000 lbs/cord | 1 cords | 572 lbs |
| Wood pellets (40-lb bags) | 40 lbs/40-lb bag | 30 40-lb bags | 4,880 lbs ⚠ |
| Water (tank) | 8.34 lbs/gallon | 144 gallons | 2,283 lbs ⚠ |
⚠ = filling the bed to volume capacity would exceed payload. Safe max is by payload rating.
Calculate Your Load
“Fill Truck” sets quantity to whichever comes first: payload weight limit or bed volume.
⚠ Overloaded — 1,635 lbs over capacity
This load exceeds the published payload rating and may damage the truck's suspension, frame, tires, and brakes. Reduce quantity or use a higher-rated truck.
Conservative Rubicon/Mojave 4WD estimate. Overland auto can drop to ~1,100 lbs; Sport trims reach ~1,700 lbs. Check door-jamb sticker.
3 trips needed with your Jeep Gladiator
Could a rental truck do this in fewer trips?