It is increasingly uncommon for an automaker to deliver a new model earlier than originally promised, yet Ford is doing exactly that with the upcoming 2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty. The company has now confirmed that the heavy-duty version of its popular ute will reach Australian customers ahead of schedule. In an announcement shared on LinkedIn, Ford Australia President and CEO Andrew Birkic revealed that deliveries of the Ranger Super Duty will begin before the end of 2025. This marks a significant change from Ford’s initial plan, which targeted an early-2026 arrival for the new lineup.
Birkic explained in his post that the idea for the Super Duty range emerged after extensive discussions with fleet operators across Australia. Many of these customers had been modifying standard Ranger models to better suit demanding commercial and industrial applications. Ford decided to respond by developing a purpose-built variant engineered specifically for heavier workloads. The result is the Ranger Super Duty—a model designed to exceed the towing and load-carrying capabilities typically associated with mid-size pickup trucks in Australia.
The truck has been engineered to tow up to 4500 kilograms using official Ford towing hardware. It also boasts a gross vehicle mass (GVM) of 4500 kilograms and a gross combination mass (GCM) of 8000 kilograms. For comparison, a regular Ranger XLT V6 cab-chassis variant offers a maximum towing capacity of 3500 kilograms, a GVM of 3280 kilograms, and a GCM of 6400 kilograms. The Super Duty therefore represents a substantial uplift in capability and durability. To achieve these enhanced ratings, Ford has fitted 18-inch wheels featuring eight-lug hubs, wrapped in 33-inch all-terrain tyres. Additional upgrades include reinforced underbody protection, a significantly larger 130-litre fuel tank, raised suspension, and a strengthened frame designed to withstand increased stresses associated with heavy towing and hauling.
Under the bonnet, every Ranger Super Duty is powered by a version of Ford’s familiar 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6. In this configuration, the engine produces approximately 206 horsepower and an unchanged torque figure of 600 Nm. This output is slightly lower than the around 247 horsepower delivered by the same engine in the standard Ranger V6 model, although both versions share the same torque rating. Despite the slight reduction in peak power, the Super Duty’s tuning prioritises reliability and load-handling performance over outright speed—an essential characteristic for the types of industries and commercial operators Ford is targeting.
The Ranger Super Duty range will be offered across three body styles: single-cab, extra-cab, and dual-cab. Pricing is set to begin at $82,990 before optional extras, accessories, and on-road charges. With customer deliveries now planned for late 2025, Ford is clearly confident that the Super Duty will resonate strongly with businesses and buyers needing a ute capable of handling tasks well beyond what a traditional mid-size pickup is designed for.