Ford · Heavy-duty 4x4 ute
Ford Ranger Super Duty
Australian-developed and seriously re-engineered: 4,500kg of factory towing, a 4,500kg GVM and an 8,000kg GCM, now with a factory tub and a premium XLT grade.
Australian-developed and seriously re-engineered: 4,500kg of factory towing, a 4,500kg GVM and an 8,000kg GCM, now with a factory tub and a premium XLT grade.
The Ford Ranger Super Duty is not a Ranger with heavier springs and a lift kit. It is a genuinely re-engineered, Australian-developed truck built for people who tow and haul serious weight. Under the bonnet is a 3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel, deliberately detuned to 154kW and 600Nm so it survives hard work rather than chasing headline numbers.
What makes it a Super Duty is everything around that engine: upgraded axles and chassis hardware, a widened 1,710mm track, eight-stud wheels, an 850mm wading depth and a factory snorkel. For the MY26.5 update the range grows with a new factory-tub Pick-Up body and a premium XLT series, so the same heavy-duty capability now comes with the refinement long-distance tourers want.
Those three figures are the whole point of the Super Duty, and they are all rated from the factory rather than through an aftermarket upgrade. The 4,500kg Gross Vehicle Mass means real payload headroom even with a full cab, and the 8,000kg Gross Combined Mass lets you run a heavy trailer and a loaded tray at the same time, within the rules.
Cab-chassis payloads run up to 1,982kg on the Single Cab, 1,896kg on the Super Cab and 1,825kg on the Double Cab. An onboard scales system helps you load to the limit without guessing.
For MY26.5 the Super Duty adds a factory-tub Pick-Up and the XLT grade to the existing cab-chassis line-up. Prices are Ford’s Manufacturer’s List Price and exclude dealer delivery and statutory charges.
| Body style | From (MLP) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Single Cab Cab-Chassis | $82,990 | Highest payload, up to 1,982 kg |
| Super Cab Cab-Chassis | $86,480 | Rear jump seats, up to 1,896 kg payload |
| Double Cab Cab-Chassis | $89,990 | Five-seat cab, up to 1,825 kg payload |
| Double Cab Pick-Up | $93,990 | New factory tub body style |
| Double Cab Cab-Chassis XLT | $95,990 | Touring comfort grade |
| Double Cab Pick-Up XLT | $99,990 | Flagship: tub plus every XLT feature |
Existing Single Cab, Super Cab and Double Cab Cab-Chassis pricing is carried over. The new Pick-Up opens at $93,990, the XLT Cab-Chassis at $95,990 and the flagship Pick-Up XLT at $99,990, all before on-road costs.
The new XLT series is built for recreational off-roaders and long-distance tourers who want the Super Duty’s capability without giving up refinement. It is offered on Double Cab Cab-Chassis and Double Cab Pick-Up.
| Option | Price (MLP) |
|---|---|
| Prestige Paint | $750 |
| Rock Sliders | $1,850 |
| Dual Battery System (Battery Prep Pack) | $1,850 |
| Carpet Floor (Cab-Chassis and Pick-Up) | $1,500 |
| 8.9-inch Digital Rear View Mirror (Pick-Up, with canopy) | $1,250 |
| Aeroklas Twin In-Bed Drawer System (Pick-Up, with canopy) | $1,250 |
| Commercial Canopy | $4,700 |
| Stylish Canopy, Dual Lift Sides | $4,700 |
| Stylish Canopy, Lift and Slide Sides | $4,500 |
| Snorkel Removal | No cost option |
Canopy, drawer and digital mirror options are Pick-Up only. Availability varies by body style. Confirm the current option list and pricing with your dealer.
Is 4,500kg of factory towing worth almost $100,000, or is this simply too much Ranger? Amelia spends a week finding out who the Super Duty is really for.
| Engine | 3.0L V6 turbo-diesel |
| Power | 154 kW at 3,250 rpm |
| Torque | 600 Nm at 1,750 rpm |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic |
| Drive | Selectable 4x4 |
| Towing (braked) | 4,500 kg |
| GVM | 4,500 kg |
| GCM | 8,000 kg |
| Wading depth | 850 mm |
| Track width | 1,710 mm |
| Warranty | 5 years, unlimited km |
| Price | $82,990 to $99,990 (MLP, plus on-road costs) |
| On sale | Order books open, arriving from mid-2026 |
Up to 4,500kg braked using genuine Ford tow equipment, rated from the factory. It also carries a 4,500kg Gross Vehicle Mass and an 8,000kg Gross Combined Mass.
A 3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel producing 154kW at 3,250rpm and 600Nm at 1,750rpm, paired with a 10-speed automatic and selectable 4x4. It is deliberately detuned from the standard Ranger V6 to prioritise durability under heavy loads.
MLP runs from $82,990 for the Single Cab Cab-Chassis to $99,990 for the Double Cab Pick-Up XLT, before on-road costs. The new Pick-Up opens at $93,990 and the XLT Cab-Chassis at $95,990.
Super Duty branded 18-inch 8-stud alloy wheels, leather-accented heated and ventilated front seats, leather-accented rear seats, carpet flooring and front all-weather floor mats.
Up to 850mm at a steady 7km/h or less, helped by a factory snorkel, a widened 1,710mm track and upgraded chassis hardware.
Order books are open now, with the MY26.5 Pick-Up and XLT variants arriving in Australia from mid-2026.