The Ranger Just Went Full Super Duty—But Only For Australia

Ford just dropped a new beastly version of the Ranger, and it's called the Super Duty. Yep, same name as the F-Series big boys, but this one's based on the midsize Ranger platform. It’s built for serious work and tougher conditions, and while it's heading to places like Australia, don’t hold your breath if you're in the U.S.—this one isn’t crossing the Pacific.

So what makes it “Super Duty”? Well, for starters, it looks mean. Ford lifted it higher off the ground, gave it a wider stance with chunky fender flares, and threw on some aggressive 33-inch General Grabber all-terrain tires. There's even a new hood stamped with "Super Duty" across it.

The new Ford Ranger Super Duty also comes with a bunch of heavy-duty hardware straight from the factory: a steel front bumper that’s mounted to the frame, a front bash plate for rough terrain, and mounts for extra driving lights. Oh, and a snorkel, because why not?

This truck’s ready to tow some serious weight too. Ford’s bumped up the towing capacity to 9,921 pounds (that’s 4,500 kg), which is a big leap over the standard Ranger’s 7,716 pounds. That, plus huge side mirrors and onboard scales that estimate the bed load? Yeah, they’re not messing around.

You’ll be able to get the Ford Ranger Super Duty in all sorts of flavors — from a Single Cab Chassis to Super and Double Cab options. It’s also being pitched for emergency services and commercial use, with input from over 50 companies helping shape how this thing came together.

Now, a lot of folks were hoping this Super Duty Ranger would borrow the Ranger Raptor’s twin-turbo V6, but nope, that’s not happening. Instead, it’s sticking with the trusty 3.0-liter turbo-diesel V6, though Ford says it’s been tuned to meet more demanding emissions standards. They’re keeping power figures quiet for now, but it’ll still run through the same 10-speed automatic gearbox.

Moreover, the new Ford Ranger Super Duty comes with a 130-liter (34-gallon) fuel tank for those long hauls and front and rear locking differentials to boost off-road capability. The chassis has been reinforced too, making it a proper workhorse.

No word on pricing yet, but Ford says deliveries will kick off in 2026. Fingers crossed they eventually warm up to the idea of bringing it stateside, but for now, the rest of us can only admire from afar.