The new Ford Ranger Super Duty was announced to reach Australia in early 2026 with local prices outlined back in June 2025. But now it seems the more rugged ute will arrive sooner than expected! Ford Australia CEO Andrew Birkic confirmed the timing shift in a LinkedIn post, noting that demand from fleet buyers was central to the project’s development. According to Birkic, discussions with operators who were heavily modifying standard Rangers highlighted a gap between traditional mid-size utes and American-style heavy-duty pickups.
The decision to bring the Super Duty forward is unusual in an industry where launch delays are far more common than early arrivals.
Ford Ranger Super Duty pricing for Australia
Ford will offer the Ranger Super Duty in single-cab, extra-cab and dual-cab variants. Pricing begins at $82,990 before options, accessories, and on-road costs.
This places it well above the regular Ranger lineup but below the typical $110k–$150k pricing of full-size US-sourced pickups. In its top-spec, it would be Australia’s most expensive mid-size diesel ute offering.
Why did Ford create the Ranger Super Duty for Australia?
Ford says the Super Duty program grew out of observing how customers were adapting the standard Ford Ranger for meeting towing, payload and durability demands beyond its intended envelope.
The Ford Ranger Super Duty effectively fills that space, offering capability numbers that push past typical one-tonne utes. It also marks the first time Ford has applied the “Super Duty” badge to a model outside the North American F-Series lineup, an indication of how seriously the brand takes the segment.
Ford Ranger Super Duty upgrades
The Ford Ranger Super Duty isn’t just a lightly updated Ranger with extra cladding. Ford has re-engineered major mechanical components to support heavier commercial use in tougher conditions.
Mechanical upgrades
- Strengthened chassis
- Raised suspension
- 18-inch eight-lug wheels
- 33-inch all-terrain tyres
- Additional underbody protection
- Larger 130L fuel tank
Despite its workhorse focus, the model uses the familiar 3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel. However, the power is slightly lower than the standard Ranger V6 for increased reliability.
| Model | Ford Ranger Super Duty V6 | Ford Ranger V6 |
| Power | 154kW | 184kW |
| Torque | 184kW | 600Nm |
The torque figure remains the same, but the drop in power may raise eyebrows given the Super Duty’s heavier-duty remit.
Towing, GVM and payload capabilities
The headline numbers where the Ford Ranger Super Duty justifies its pricing are detailed below:
| Specification | Ford Ranger Super Duty | Ford Ranger XLT V6 Cab-Chassis |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 4500kg | 3500kg |
| Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) | 4500kg | 3280kg |
| Gross Combination Mass (GCM) | 8000kg | 6400kg |
A 4.5-tonne tow rating will appeal to industries that regularly upfit utes or rely on imported US pickups. The increased GVM also positions the Super Duty in a different regulatory and licensing space, something operators will need to consider depending on state and territory requirements.
Ford Ranger Super Duty details yet to be confirmed?
Ford has outlined the fundamentals, but some key details remain to be confirmed:
- Payload figures for each body style
- Detailed suspension hardware updates
- Final kerb weights, which will heavily influence real-world tow and payload numbers
- Exact arrival window within late 2025
Given the scope of its underbody and chassis changes, the Ford Ranger Super Duty will likely be subject to different certification requirements, and it remains to be seen how this will influence rollout timing and spec availability.
Key takeaways for buyers
The Ford Ranger Super Duty delivers genuine heavy-duty capability, led by its 4500kg braked towing capacity and strengthened chassis, suspension and underbody hardware that go well beyond a lightly upgraded ute. Its expanded 4500kg GVM also opens the door to more serious commercial use, and the model remains cheaper than full-size American pickups.
However, buyers will need to factor in the higher licensing and registration requirements that come with that GVM, along with the reduced engine power compared with the regular V6 Ranger. The $82,990 starting price pushes it into semi-commercial territory, and final payload figures and kerb weights are still unknown.
Born from fleet operators pushing standard Rangers past their limits, the Ford Ranger Super Duty is clearly built for demanding users, but those who don’t need its capability will find the trade-offs unnecessary.
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