12/22/25

Is the 2026 Ford Ranger SUPER DUTY Really This Tough?


We test the toughest Ute Ford Australia has ever built, the 2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty. Built for commercial fleets, mines, and forestry, this $90,000 (AU) * + workhorse promises an 8-tonne Gross Combination Mass (GCM) and a massive 4500kg towing capacity. But is all that heavy-duty engineering a smart investment for the practical private buyer, or does the added mass turn it into a sluggish, overpriced liability? Senior reviewer Tony O'Kane puts the 2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty through a real-world test in Victoria, Australia, evaluating its off-road prowess, long-distance comfort, and how its detuned 3.0-litre V6 engine handles a heavy tow load. We focus on the durability, reliability, and the trade-offs that matter to long-term owners.

(*About $59,000 US$) - NOTE: Ford Ranger Super Duty. NOT AVAILABLE in US as of Dec, 2025)

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