Ranger Super Duty – Built Ford Tested #4 | Payload vs Ranger Super Duty

Some jobs don’t leave room for compromise. For rural crews, land managers and firefighters, payload isn’t just a figure on a spreadsheet, it’s survival. That’s why Ford’s Australian engineers built something different: the Ranger Super Duty with a 4,500kg gross vehicle mass(*1)–designed to handle the heaviest jobs when things get tough. Drew O’Shannassay, program manager for the Ranger Super Duty, set the goal: the ability to carry 1,000 litres of water with enough payload capacity1 left over for pumps, hoses and all the gear a crew needs on the front line. The Australian Ford engineering team created a light-attack fire truck prototype with a custom-built, 1,000-litre tank. With two crew and the tank filled with water, it weighed in at near maximum capacity (*2). We then handed over the truck to specialist crews who need to haul heavy equipment into Australia’s tough and remote environments, so they could push the Ranger Super Duty to its limits. For teams operating in remote areas, overloading isn’t just a compliance issue; it’s a safety risk. To remove the guesswork, engineers integrated Ford’s Onboard Scales3. Using sensors that measure the suspension’s compression, Ford’s Onboard Scales(*3) provides a live estimate of the payload on the SYNC® screen. To find out more log on to: https://www.ford.com.au/showroom/trucks-and-vans/ranger/super-duty Disclaimers: Prototype vehicle being driven by professional driver. Specifications, features, finishes and accessories may vary on production model. Exercise caution, drive responsibly, and adhere to local laws and regulation, prioritising safety and responsible off-road driving at all times. Stated payload is the maximum capacity achievable on a prototype Ranger Super Duty 4x4 Single Cab Cab-Chassis model with custom conversions 1. Subject to State and Territory regulations. Payload (based on Minimum Kerb Weight) is the maximum combined value of occupants, cargo, added accessories, added structures and tow ball download (when towing). Minimum Kerb Weight includes the vehicle with a full tank of fuel, without occupants, luggage or cargo and with the lightest possible orderable combination of factory options. Minimum Kerb Weight excludes tray. Vehicle weights are approximate and subject to individual variances. Vehicles should be weighed before and after adding additional load, accessories or towing a trailer to ensure the maximum Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM), Gross Combined Mass (GCM) and Gross Axle Weight Ratings are not exceeded. When operating at maximum payload, tyres should be inflated to the recommended pressure of 65psi. 2. Vehicle weights are approximate and subject to individual variances. Vehicles should be weighed before and after adding additional load, accessories or towing a trailer to ensure the maximum Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM), Gross Combined Mass (GCM) and Gross Axle Weight Ratings are not exceeded. 3. Onboard scales provide estimated values only, subject to +/-100 kg tolerance. Not for trade use.