FORD Australia has launched one other teaser picture of its forthcoming Ranger Tremendous Obligation, this time displaying an eight-stud wheel hub the importer says is vital to its improve towing (4500kg), GVM (4500kg) and GCM (8000kg) figures.
The picture additionally signifies an 18-inch wheel diameter and 33-inch all-terrain tyre possibility, indicating the rear axle is probably going sourced from the North American F-250 Tremendous Obligation.
Ford has but to stipulate any related chassis and suspension adjustments, or to advise powertrain choices for the Ranger Tremendous Obligation.
“The eight-stud configuration presents a major benefit by way of load capability and ensures an excellent distribution of weight throughout the wheel,” stated Ford Australia Ranger Tremendous Obligation engineering program supervisor Drew O’Shannassy.
“That is essential for a car like Ranger Tremendous Obligation which shall be anticipated to ceaselessly carry and tow heavy hundreds.
“The wheel and tyre we’ve chosen present a fantastic mixture of power, grip and reliability that our hard-working prospects want. Our testing is pushing this car to the restrict in order that prospects could be assured in its functionality.”
The Australian arm of the US producer claims the Ranger Tremendous Obligation will ship next-level, work-ready functionality to serve prospects wanting a more durable possibility, born out of collaboration with fleet prospects, with growth for world markets led by a 1500-strong group of designers, engineers and specialists based mostly Down Beneath.
Whereas restricted particulars have been revealed, Ford Australia has confirmed the Tremendous Obligation will nonetheless be a mid-size ute however with credentials that put it nearer to a light-duty truck.
The announcement outlines a gross car mass (GVM) of 4500kg (proper on the restrict for the standard automotive licence), most braked towing capability of 4500kg, and a gross mixture mass (GCM) of 8000kg.
To place these numbers into perspective, and whereas Ford is but to substantiate payload, the present Ranger (and nearly each dual-cab ute in the marketplace) presents a towing capability of 3500kg, a GVM of between 3000-3350kg, and GCM tops out at 6400kg.
A kerb weight of between 2000-2400kg leaves most dual-cab utes with a payload of round a tonne – lots for the common weekend warrior however quick on what a severe adventurer or fleet operator may want.
Whereas the assorted 1500-class pickups in the marketplace – such because the Ram 1500, Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado – do provide a 4500kg towing capability, their payload hovers round 700kg.
The GVM of a 1500-class ute is round 3500kg and the GCM round 7500kg, which additionally places them behind the figures Ford has revealed for its heavier-hitting Ranger.
The Ford Ranger Tremendous Obligation shouldn’t be anticipated to be revealed till the second half of 2025 with gross sales tipped to begin in early 2026.
