Ford continues to expand its mid-size Ranger lineup in Australia with the introduction of the all-new Super Duty variant, designed to deliver more power and outstanding capability. This powerful truck is expected to debut in 2026, promising significantly enhanced towing and payload capacities far beyond the standard models.
The Super Duty badge has traditionally been reserved for Ford's full-size trucks like the F-250, F-350, and F-450, which are equipped with V8 engines. This marks the first time Ford has applied the name to its smaller Ranger models.
Ford has released a teaser video that offers enough glimpses to stir curiosity about the long-awaited truck. According to the video, the Ranger Super Duty features a wider front grille with a distinctive new pattern, a redesigned hood with simpler lines, and robust fender extensions. It’s likely that some of these design tweaks will carry over to other smaller Ranger variants in their facelift presentations.
The enhanced vehicle design will also support additional unique capabilities. According to Ford, this vehicle will boast a maximum towing capacity of 4500 kg, an increase of 1000 kg over the standard Ranger and 2000 kg over the Raptor.
From another perspective, the American-spec Ford F-150 offers a towing range from 3720 to 6124 kg depending on the variant. While the Ranger Super Duty may not surpass the upper limits of the F-150, it comes impressively close for a smaller truck. The vehicle’s gross weight is set at 4500 kg, strongly indicating a more powerful engine might lie beneath the hood, likely accompanied by some chassis updates.
While Ford has remained tight-lipped about the specifics, speculation suggests the truck may be equipped with a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 engine sourced from the Raptor or possibly a larger 3.5-liter V6 engine borrowed from the F-150.
The Super Duty model is developed by Ford's Australian IMG product development team, which works closely with fleet customers to customize the truck for professional needs. According to Ford, the target audience spans a wide array of industries, including emergency service operators, farmers, factory workers, forestry workers, miners, and infrastructure technicians, meaning anyone in need of a powerful and reliable work vehicle.
The truck will be manufactured in Thailand, with Australia set to be the first market to receive the model in 2026. Furthermore, Ford has confirmed that the truck will be available in “other markets around the world,” although its availability in the United States remains uncertain.
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