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larger pickups with a footprint that still suits Aus- tralian conditions,” he says. The support around the ute Ranger Super Duty is the vehicle. Ford Pro, which launched in July 2026, is the support ecosystem around it, covering servicing, parts, finance, acces- sories, approved convertors, and business-focused support. For farmers, that distinction matters. Com- pared with standard Ranger models, Super Duty has heavier towing capability, payload, and off- road capability engineered in from the factory. Authorised Ford Pro Convertors offer support for further fit-outs for those who need trays, bodies, fire-fighting units, specialist equipment, or lar- ger-scale customisation, with genuine accessories and partner brands. Elias says Ford now works with 20 convertors across about 40 sites, with Ford’s technical experts involved in the stringent certification and audit process to ensure convertors align with Ford Pro Convertor standards. Ford Pro also draws on one of Australia’s largest dealer networks, including new regional sites such as Chinchilla in Queensland. What comes next Ford is also looking for partners in farming for its AVR3 autonomy project, which is exploring how au- tonomous vehicles could work in rural environments,
and reliability testing were we allowed to use the ‘Super Duty’ name,” says Welch. The dashboard tells the load story One feature likely to matter on farm is the onboard scales system. Instead of merely guessing payload or only waiting until a weighbridge check, the dashboard shows an estimated weight in real time as load is added. That’s a boost for farmers filling a water tank, adding equipment, or changing trailer set-ups. Mi- chael Elias, General Manager Ford Pro, says many customers are juggling complex payload and axle questions, especially when adding bodies and spe- cialist equipment. “Onboard scales is one of the key features and helps avoid accidental overloading,” he says.
For town and track Ford says Ranger was the right base because farmers and regional operators wanted capability without moving into a full-size American pickup. Customers still need to park in town, get through narrow tracks, and use the vehicle day to day. “It’s got to be a Ranger,” Welch says. “It has to have the comfort, safety features and technology people expect, and it has to drive like a Ranger, not like a truck, even with the extra capability.” Elias says Super Duty is aimed at farmers and fleets that outgrow a standard Ranger on towing and payload but don’t want to step up to some- thing like an F Series or imported equivalent. “It brings the strength, towing and payload of
where tracks, paddocks, water, and changing ground conditions create different challenges from city driving, and help us develop solutions for the agriculture industry. For now, the appeal is practical. Ford is positioning Ranger Super Duty as a factory-developed work ute for farmers who need higher payload and towing capability than standard Ranger mod- els, but still want something they can park in town and drive every day.
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