Ford’s Ranger Super Duty is not just another trim level. It’s a heavy-duty version of the Ranger platform designed for buyers who are pushing beyond the usual ute workload, especially around towing, carrying and harsh-condition durability. Ford revealed it in April 2025, with the Super Duty family expanding with Pick-Up and XLT variants arriving mid-2026.

From our side at HSP, the big question is simple: do you need Super Duty capability, or will a current Next Gen Ranger do the job with the right setup and accessories?

What is the Ford Ranger Super Duty?

Ford positions Ranger Super Duty as a purpose-built heavy-duty ute with headline numbers that immediately separate it from the standard Ranger range:

• 4,500kg maximum braked towing
  
• 4,500kg GVM
  
• 8,000kg GCM
  
• Up to 1,982kg payload (Ford listed)
  
• 3.0L V6 turbo-diesel, 154kW and 600Nm, and full-time 4WD (as listed on Ford’s model pages)
  

It also comes with a long list of factory-fitted heavy-duty hardware you would normally add later, including extensive underbody protection, eight-stud hubs, front and rear locking differentials, and a 130L fuel tank.

Next Gen Ford Ranger overview: what the current range delivers

The current Ranger line-up is still the benchmark mainstream dual-cab ute for most Australian buyers, and Ford lists the Ranger at 3,500kg towing capacity.

That matters because, for a lot of owners, 3.5t towing and normal GVM limits are already enough for:

• work trailers and trade loads
  
• touring setups
  
• weekend towing and general family duties
  

If you are comparing specific variants, it’s also worth noting Ford lists the Ranger Raptor towing capacity at 2,500kg (it is built for high-speed off-road performance first, not maximum towing).

The key differences that actually matter

Spec	Next Gen Ford Ranger	Next Gen Ford Ranger Raptor	Ford Ranger Super Duty
Max braked towing	3,500kg	2,500kg	4,500kg
GVM	3,290kg (avg)	3,130kg	4,500kg
GCM	6,380kg (avg)	5,370kg	8,000kg
Payload	932kg (avg)	705kg	Up to 1,982kg
Power / torque	154kW (2.0L Bi-Turbo) (optional V6 is 184kW)	292kW / 583Nm	154kW / 600Nm
Ground clearance	234mm	272mm	Up to 299mm
Wading depth	800mm	850mm	850mm

1) Towing: 4,500kg vs 3,500kg

This is the headline.

• Ranger Super Duty: 4,500kg braked towing
  
• Ranger (main range): 3,500kg towing capacity
  

If you regularly tow heavy and you are bumping into the limits with a standard ute, this is the single biggest reason Super Duty exists.

2) Carrying: higher GVM and payload focus

Ford calls out Ranger Super Duty at 4,500kg GVM and up to 1,982kg payload.

That is aimed at businesses that are constantly upfitting and carrying serious gear.

3) Heavy-duty hardware you can see and feel

Ford’s Super Duty content highlights the type of changes that typically come from engineering, not styling:

• Reinforced chassis and mounts, thicker frame, upgraded tow bar mounts
  
• Heavy-duty rear axle and the biggest rear differential fitted to a production Ranger (Ford stated)
  
• Eight-stud wheel hubs, larger bolts
  
• High-strength steel bash plates and shielding across key underbody components
  

4) Off-road capability built for load, not just play

Ford’s Super Duty pages list front and rear locking differentials, plus specific numbers like up to 299mm ground clearance, 1,710mm track width, and 850mm wading depth.

This is a different mission to a typical touring build. It’s about staying durable and controlled when you are heavy, towing, and in remote conditions.

Which one should you buy?

Choose Ranger Super Duty if you:

• genuinely need 4,500kg towing for work or fleet requirements
  
• are carrying heavy upfits and want the 4,500kg GVM and higher payload focus
  
• want factory-backed heavy-duty hardware like eight-stud hubs, underbody armour, heavy-duty axle and reinforced frame
  

Choose a current Next Gen Ranger if you:

• tow within 3,500kg, and most of your use is a mix of work, touring and everyday driving
  
• want broader grade choice across the main line-up (and a more everyday-focused balance)
  
• would rather put budget into a smart setup of accessories and load management, instead of stepping into heavy-duty specs you do not use
  

Accessory fitment: what changes for HSP customers?

Here’s the practical part from our perspective at HSP.

Ford states that while Ranger Super Duty is heavily upgraded, its “overall chassis dimensions might be the same as Ranger”, with a unique frame engineered for increased strength and load capacity.
That matters because our Ford accessories range is built around Ranger tub platforms and real Australian use cases.

On our Ford accessories hub, we already support Next Gen Ranger and Raptor (2022+), PX Ranger (2011 to 2022), and we have Super Duty-specific product listings as well.

HSP accessories available for Ranger and Ranger Super Duty

For Next Gen Ranger and Ranger Super Duty setups, our Ford range includes (Only for the Tub Variant of the SuperDuty):

• Ford Ranger Roll R Covers & SuperDuty
  
• Roll Mate Tonneau Covers for Ranger & SuperDuty (Coming Soon)
  
• Load Bar cross bars for Ranger & SuperDuty
  
• Armour Sports Bar for Ranger & SuperDuty
  
• Load Rack Pro Ladder racks for Ranger & SuperDuty
  
• Load Rack JNR Tub racks for Ranger & SuperDuty
  
• Tray slides for Ranger & SuperDuty
  
• Tailgate Lock & Tailgate Assist Only for Ranger Next Gen

Our job is simple: help you build a setup that matches how you actually use the ute, whether that’s trade loads, touring, secure storage, or worksite practicality.

Build your Ranger setup in 3D before you buy

If you’re deciding between a Ranger Super Duty and a current Next Gen Ranger, don’t guess the final setup.

Use our HSP 3D Ute Builder to:

• visualise your ute with our accessories fitted in 3D
  
• compare different combinations (Roll R Cover, Roll Mate, racks, bars and more)
  
• send an enquiry and get a realistic price direction for your full build