Last fall, Ford stunned the Australian market by unveiling the 2026 Ranger Super Duty, a midsize pickup packing full-size capability. This rugged variant of the globally popular Ranger gives Australians a go-anywhere, tow-anything truck that many U.S. buyers would love to see stateside.
Under the hood, the Ranger Super Duty features a 3.0L turbo-diesel V6 mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission, boasting a towing capacity close to 10,000 pounds. That’s knocking on full-size territory.
Off-road capability is just as impressive. The truck comes equipped with:
- Locking front and rear differentials
- 33-inch all-terrain tires
- Cold air intake and snorkel
- High-strength steel skid plates
- Trail Control and Trail Turn Assist (borrowed from the U.S. Ford Bronco)
When it comes to hauling, Ford didn’t hold back. The Ranger Super Duty borrows advanced towing tech from the F-Series Super Duty lineup, including:
- Onboard scales to measure payload
- Smart Hitch for safer towing
Inside, the Ranger Super Duty is no bare-bones work truck. A massive infotainment screen comes standard, along with dual-zone climate control, premium seating, and available luxury features depending on trim.
Speaking of trims, the truck is offered in three configurations: Single Cab, Super Cab, and Double Cab chassis—letting buyers customize it to their work or adventure needs.
Pricing starts at $97,653 AUD and can top out near $110,000 AUD. Converted to U.S. dollars, that puts it in the $65,000+ range—well into F-150 or even entry-level F-250 pricing territory.
And that’s where the dream hits a wall for U.S. midsize truck fans.
While the Ranger Super Duty is a technical marvel with extreme capability in a compact footprint, its price makes it a tough sell in a U.S. market where full-size pickups dominate and are often better value for the dollar.
Still, it’s an impressive benchmark of what a midsize truck could be. Let’s just hope Ford is listening—and brings some of that Aussie grit to America.
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