Ford Authority has kept an ear to the ground for news of the forthcoming Ford Ranger Super Duty since we uncovered the trademark filing for the name with the Intellectual Property Office Of The Philippines (IPOPHL) back in June. And as it turns out, the Ranger Super Duty is going to be just what its name implies: a more capable version of the midsize pickup for owners who may not desire a larger pickup. To make that happen, the Ranger Super Duty will share certain parts with the Ford F-250 Super Duty.
Not surprisingly, the biggest draw for the Ford Ranger Super Duty, which is expected to be available in select global markets like Australia, is its increased towing capacity compared to the “regular” Ranger offered in the U.S. According to a report from CarExpert, specifically, the Ranger Super Duty will get eight-stud hubs lifted right from the Ford F-250, supporting a higher towing capacity, along with the heavy duty pickup’s meaty 33-inch all-terrain tires.
“The eight-stud configuration offers a significant advantage in terms of load capacity and ensures an even distribution of weight across the wheel,” Drew O’Shannassy, Ford’s Ranger Super Duty engineering program supervisor, told CarExpert. “This is important for a vehicle like Ranger Super Duty which will be expected to frequently carry and tow heavy loads. The wheel and tire we’ve selected provide a great combination of strength, grip and reliability that our hard-working customers need.”
He added, “Our testing is pushing this vehicle to the limit so that customers can be confident in its capability.”
The Ford Ranger Super Duty, set to debut in 2026, is expected to boast a 9,920 pound max towing rating, compared to the regular Ranger’s 7,500-pound rating in the U.S. Though it may seem like it steps on the toes of the Ford F-150, which is already available in Oceania, the Ranger Super Duty will be offered in Australia alongside its big brother. Ford Authority spotted a prototype undergoing testing in Michigan not too long ago, giving us a first real-world glimpse at the pickup, albeit under heavy camo.
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Never will understand why we can’t have vehicles like this in USA. Yes it does step on an F150’s toes, but I’m sure there are plenty of buyers out there. I would take one exact same as photo with that awesome bed. Oh, and the snorkel is good.