Ford Ranger: payload, towing and specs
20 variants in our database, from $45,600 to $90,690 list.
The Ford Ranger is a two, four- and five-seat ute, from $45,600 to $90,690 list, rated to tow up to 3,500kg. It offers a six-cylinder, which is a rarity in a class of fours. Readers weighing it up usually also look at the MG U9, Isuzu D-Max and Nissan Navara.
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What each variant can actually carry
Worked out for a typical touring load: two people, 150kg of gear and 150kg of accessories. “Spare payload” is what is left after that. “Max trailer” is the heaviest trailer that load still allows, which is usually well under the headline towing rating because GCM and towball weight both take their cut.
| Variant | Body | Price | Payload | GCM | Rated towing | Spare payload | Max trailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XL | Single Cab | $45,600 | 1,316kg | 6,200kg | 3,500kg | 856kg | 3,500kg (towing rating) |
| XL | Super Cab | $48,100 | 1,304kg | 6,200kg | 3,500kg | 844kg | 3,500kg (towing rating) |
| XL | Double Cab | $50,000 | 1,236kg | 6,200kg | 3,500kg | 776kg | 3,500kg (towing rating) |
| XL | Double Cab | $51,400 | 1,124kg | 6,200kg | 3,500kg | 664kg | 3,500kg (towing rating) |
| XL V6 | Single Cab | $52,100 | 1,305kg | 6,400kg | 3,500kg | 845kg | 3,500kg (towing rating) |
| Black Edition | Double Cab | $53,490 | 1,060kg | 6,200kg | 3,500kg | 600kg | 3,500kg (towing rating) |
| XL V6 | Super Cab | $54,500 | 1,316kg | 6,400kg | 3,500kg | 856kg | 3,500kg (towing rating) |
| XL V6 | Double Cab | $56,500 | 1,247kg | 6,400kg | 3,500kg | 787kg | 3,500kg (towing rating) |
| XL V6 | Double Cab | $57,900 | 1,135kg | 6,400kg | 3,500kg | 675kg | 3,500kg (towing rating) |
| XLS V6 | Double Cab | $58,450 | 1,243kg | 6,400kg | 3,500kg | 783kg | 3,500kg (towing rating) |
| Black Edition V6 | Double Cab | $59,990 | 1,096kg | 6,400kg | 3,500kg | 636kg | 3,500kg (towing rating) |
| XLT V6 | Super Cab | $63,790 | 1,135kg | 6,400kg | 3,500kg | 675kg | 3,500kg (towing rating) |
| XLT V6 | Double Cab | $66,590 | 1,226kg | 6,400kg | 3,500kg | 766kg | 3,500kg (towing rating) |
| XLT V6 | Double Cab | $67,990 | 1,099kg | 6,400kg | 3,500kg | 639kg | 3,500kg (towing rating) |
| Wildtrak 2.0L | Double Cab | $68,590 | — | 6,200kg | 3,500kg | — | not published |
| Wolftrak | Double Cab | $70,990 | 1,055kg | 6,400kg | 3,500kg | 595kg | 3,500kg (towing rating) |
| Tremor | Double Cab | $75,090 | 1,033kg | 6,400kg | 3,500kg | 573kg | 3,500kg (towing rating) |
| Wildtrak | Double Cab | $75,090 | 1,019kg | 6,400kg | 3,500kg | 559kg | 3,500kg (towing rating) |
| Platinum | Double Cab | $80,890 | 981kg | 6,400kg | 3,500kg | 521kg | 3,500kg (towing rating) |
| Raptor | Double Cab | $90,690 | 753kg | 5,400kg | 2,500kg | 293kg | 2,500kg (towing rating) |
What’s left to carry as the trailer gets heavier
For the XLS V6. Payload left for people, gear and accessories once the towball has taken its 10 per cent of the trailer’s ATM.
For the XL. Payload left for people, gear and accessories once the towball has taken its 10 per cent of the trailer’s ATM.
For the XL. Payload left for people, gear and accessories once the towball has taken its 10 per cent of the trailer’s ATM.
For the XL. Payload left for people, gear and accessories once the towball has taken its 10 per cent of the trailer’s ATM.
For the XL. Payload left for people, gear and accessories once the towball has taken its 10 per cent of the trailer’s ATM.
For the XL V6. Payload left for people, gear and accessories once the towball has taken its 10 per cent of the trailer’s ATM.
For the Black Edition. Payload left for people, gear and accessories once the towball has taken its 10 per cent of the trailer’s ATM.
For the XL V6. Payload left for people, gear and accessories once the towball has taken its 10 per cent of the trailer’s ATM.
For the XL V6. Payload left for people, gear and accessories once the towball has taken its 10 per cent of the trailer’s ATM.
For the XL V6. Payload left for people, gear and accessories once the towball has taken its 10 per cent of the trailer’s ATM.
For the Black Edition V6. Payload left for people, gear and accessories once the towball has taken its 10 per cent of the trailer’s ATM.
For the XLT V6. Payload left for people, gear and accessories once the towball has taken its 10 per cent of the trailer’s ATM.
For the XLT V6. Payload left for people, gear and accessories once the towball has taken its 10 per cent of the trailer’s ATM.
For the XLT V6. Payload left for people, gear and accessories once the towball has taken its 10 per cent of the trailer’s ATM.
For the Wolftrak. Payload left for people, gear and accessories once the towball has taken its 10 per cent of the trailer’s ATM.
For the Tremor. Payload left for people, gear and accessories once the towball has taken its 10 per cent of the trailer’s ATM.
For the Wildtrak. Payload left for people, gear and accessories once the towball has taken its 10 per cent of the trailer’s ATM.
For the Platinum. Payload left for people, gear and accessories once the towball has taken its 10 per cent of the trailer’s ATM.
For the Raptor. Payload left for people, gear and accessories once the towball has taken its 10 per cent of the trailer’s ATM.
Compare the Ford Ranger
Pick a rival. Bars are scaled to the highest figure among this vehicle and the 10 rivals listed above, so the longest bar on each row is the best of that group rather than simply the better of two.
Comparing the XLS V6 with the Explore Black Edition. Each model is represented by the variant nearest its own median price, so every figure in a column comes from the same vehicle rather than the best one of each. See the full line-up.
Engine and driveline
| Variant | Body | Engine | Transmission | 4WD system | Power | Torque | Kerb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XL | Single Cab | 2.0L turbo-diesel | 10sp auto | Part-time dual-range 4WD, rear diff lock | 125kW | 405Nm | 1,834kg |
| XL | Super Cab | 2.0L turbo-diesel | 10sp auto | Part-time dual-range 4WD, rear diff lock | 125kW | 405Nm | 1,946kg |
| XL | Double Cab | 2.0L turbo-diesel | 10sp auto | Part-time dual-range 4WD, rear diff lock | 125kW | 405Nm | 2,014kg |
| XL | Double Cab | 2.0L turbo-diesel | 10sp auto | Part-time dual-range 4WD, rear diff lock | 125kW | 405Nm | 2,126kg |
| XL V6 | Single Cab | 3.0L V6 turbo-diesel | 10sp auto | Full-time dual-range 4WD, rear diff lock | 184kW | 600Nm | 1,925kg |
| Black Edition | Double Cab | 2.0L turbo-diesel | 10sp auto | Part-time dual-range 4WD, rear diff lock | 125kW | 405Nm | 2,190kg |
| XL V6 | Super Cab | 3.0L V6 turbo-diesel | 10sp auto | Full-time dual-range 4WD, rear diff lock | 184kW | 600Nm | 2,034kg |
| XL V6 | Double Cab | 3.0L V6 turbo-diesel | 10sp auto | Full-time dual-range 4WD, rear diff lock | 184kW | 600Nm | 2,103kg |
| XL V6 | Double Cab | 3.0L V6 turbo-diesel | 10sp auto | Full-time dual-range 4WD, rear diff lock | 184kW | 600Nm | 2,215kg |
| XLS V6 | Double Cab | 3.0L V6 turbo-diesel | 10sp auto | Full-time dual-range 4WD, rear diff lock | 184kW | 600Nm | 2,107kg |
| Black Edition V6 | Double Cab | 3.0L V6 turbo-diesel | 10sp auto | Full-time dual-range 4WD, rear diff lock | 184kW | 600Nm | 2,254kg |
| XLT V6 | Super Cab | 3.0L V6 turbo-diesel | 10sp auto | Full-time dual-range 4WD, rear diff lock | 184kW | 600Nm | 2,215kg |
| XLT V6 | Double Cab | 3.0L V6 turbo-diesel | 10sp auto | Full-time dual-range 4WD, rear diff lock | 184kW | 600Nm | 2,124kg |
| XLT V6 | Double Cab | 3.0L V6 turbo-diesel | 10sp auto | Full-time dual-range 4WD, rear diff lock | 184kW | 600Nm | 2,251kg |
| Wildtrak 2.0L | Double Cab | 2.0L turbo-diesel | 10sp auto | Full-time dual-range 4WD, rear diff lock | 125kW | 405Nm | — |
| Wolftrak | Double Cab | 3.0L V6 turbo-diesel | 10sp auto | Full-time dual-range 4WD, rear diff lock | 184kW | 600Nm | 2,295kg |
| Tremor | Double Cab | 3.0L V6 turbo-diesel | 10sp auto | Full-time dual-range 4WD, rear diff lock | 184kW | 600Nm | 2,317kg |
| Wildtrak | Double Cab | 3.0L V6 turbo-diesel | 10sp auto | Full-time dual-range 4WD, rear diff lock | 184kW | 600Nm | 2,331kg |
| Platinum | Double Cab | 3.0L V6 turbo-diesel | 10sp auto | Full-time dual-range 4WD, rear diff lock | 184kW | 600Nm | 2,369kg |
| Raptor | Double Cab | 3.0L V6 twin-turbo petrol | 10sp auto | Full-time dual-range 4WD, front and rear diff locks | 292kW | 583Nm | 2,407kg |
Fuel and touring range
The official ADR 81/02 figure is measured unladen, at low speed, on smooth tarmac. We lift consumption by 40 per cent to allow for the weight, the all-terrains, the bar and the dirt, then divide what is usable in the tank by that — leaving 5 litres in it, because planning to run a tank dry is how you end up walking. Where we have measured a vehicle ourselves we use our own figure instead. A plug-in hybrid’s claim assumes a full battery, which is gone within the first hour of a long drive, so it gets multiplied by five rather than 1.4.
| Variant | Body | Claimed | Tank | Touring use | Touring range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XL | Single Cab | 7.1L/100km | 80L | 9.9L/100km | 755km |
| XL | Super Cab | 7.1L/100km | 80L | 9.9L/100km | 755km |
| XL | Double Cab | 7.2L/100km | 80L | 10.1L/100km | 744km |
| XL | Double Cab | 7.2L/100km | 80L | 10.1L/100km | 744km |
| XL V6 | Single Cab | 8.3L/100km | 80L | 11.6L/100km | 645km |
| Black Edition | Double Cab | 7.2L/100km | 80L | 10.1L/100km | 744km |
| XL V6 | Super Cab | 8.3L/100km | 80L | 11.6L/100km | 645km |
| XL V6 | Double Cab | 8.3L/100km | 80L | 11.6L/100km | 645km |
| XL V6 | Double Cab | 8.3L/100km | 80L | 11.6L/100km | 645km |
| XLS V6 | Double Cab | 8.3L/100km | 80L | 11.6L/100km | 645km |
| Black Edition V6 | Double Cab | 8.3L/100km | 80L | 11.6L/100km | 645km |
| XLT V6 | Super Cab | 8.3L/100km | 80L | 11.6L/100km | 645km |
| XLT V6 | Double Cab | 8.3L/100km | 80L | 11.6L/100km | 645km |
| XLT V6 | Double Cab | 8.3L/100km | 80L | 11.6L/100km | 645km |
| Wildtrak 2.0L | Double Cab | 7.2L/100km | 80L | 10.1L/100km | 744km |
| Wolftrak | Double Cab | 8.3L/100km | 80L | 11.6L/100km | 645km |
| Tremor | Double Cab | 9.4L/100km | 80L | 13.2L/100km | 570km |
| Wildtrak | Double Cab | 8.3L/100km | 80L | 11.6L/100km | 645km |
| Platinum | Double Cab | 8.4L/100km | 80L | 11.8L/100km | 638km |
| Raptor | Double Cab | 11.5L/100km | 80L | 16.1L/100km | 466km |
Can it clear the gaps?
Against the longest stretch between fuel on each leg, using the XLS V6’s touring range of 645km — which already allows for a loaded 4WD and leaves 5 litres in the tank. Carrying fuel changes everything below; so does a headwind, soft sand and a heavy right foot.
distance between fuel how far this one gets
- Great Central Road Laverton to Yulara Carry fuel 1,107km gap, short by 462km
- Canning Stock Route Wiluna to Kunawarritji Carry fuel 1,100km gap, short by 455km
- Tanami Road Alice Springs to Halls Creek Carry fuel 1,050km gap, short by 405km
- Plenty Highway Alice Springs to Boulia Carry fuel 812km gap, short by 167km
- Anne Beadell Highway Coober Pedy to Ilkurlka Roadhouse Carry fuel 780km gap, short by 135km
- Gibb River Road Derby to Kununurra Carry fuel 706km gap, short by 61km
- Oodnadatta Track Marree to Marla Clears it 614km gap, 31km spare
- Birdsville Track Marree to Birdsville Clears it 532km gap, 113km spare
Distances are OTA’s own, last checked October 2026. Roadhouses close without notice. Never plan a remote crossing on one tank alone.
Against the longest stretch between fuel on each leg, using the XL’s touring range of 755km — which already allows for a loaded 4WD and leaves 5 litres in the tank. Carrying fuel changes everything below; so does a headwind, soft sand and a heavy right foot.
distance between fuel how far this one gets
- Great Central Road Laverton to Yulara Carry fuel 1,107km gap, short by 352km
- Canning Stock Route Wiluna to Kunawarritji Carry fuel 1,100km gap, short by 345km
- Tanami Road Alice Springs to Halls Creek Carry fuel 1,050km gap, short by 295km
- Plenty Highway Alice Springs to Boulia Carry fuel 812km gap, short by 57km
- Anne Beadell Highway Coober Pedy to Ilkurlka Roadhouse Carry fuel 780km gap, short by 25km
- Gibb River Road Derby to Kununurra Clears it 706km gap, 49km spare
- Oodnadatta Track Marree to Marla Clears it 614km gap, 141km spare
- Birdsville Track Marree to Birdsville Clears it 532km gap, 223km spare
Distances are OTA’s own, last checked October 2026. Roadhouses close without notice. Never plan a remote crossing on one tank alone.
Against the longest stretch between fuel on each leg, using the XL’s touring range of 755km — which already allows for a loaded 4WD and leaves 5 litres in the tank. Carrying fuel changes everything below; so does a headwind, soft sand and a heavy right foot.
distance between fuel how far this one gets
- Great Central Road Laverton to Yulara Carry fuel 1,107km gap, short by 352km
- Canning Stock Route Wiluna to Kunawarritji Carry fuel 1,100km gap, short by 345km
- Tanami Road Alice Springs to Halls Creek Carry fuel 1,050km gap, short by 295km
- Plenty Highway Alice Springs to Boulia Carry fuel 812km gap, short by 57km
- Anne Beadell Highway Coober Pedy to Ilkurlka Roadhouse Carry fuel 780km gap, short by 25km
- Gibb River Road Derby to Kununurra Clears it 706km gap, 49km spare
- Oodnadatta Track Marree to Marla Clears it 614km gap, 141km spare
- Birdsville Track Marree to Birdsville Clears it 532km gap, 223km spare
Distances are OTA’s own, last checked October 2026. Roadhouses close without notice. Never plan a remote crossing on one tank alone.
Against the longest stretch between fuel on each leg, using the XL’s touring range of 744km — which already allows for a loaded 4WD and leaves 5 litres in the tank. Carrying fuel changes everything below; so does a headwind, soft sand and a heavy right foot.
distance between fuel how far this one gets
- Great Central Road Laverton to Yulara Carry fuel 1,107km gap, short by 363km
- Canning Stock Route Wiluna to Kunawarritji Carry fuel 1,100km gap, short by 356km
- Tanami Road Alice Springs to Halls Creek Carry fuel 1,050km gap, short by 306km
- Plenty Highway Alice Springs to Boulia Carry fuel 812km gap, short by 68km
- Anne Beadell Highway Coober Pedy to Ilkurlka Roadhouse Carry fuel 780km gap, short by 36km
- Gibb River Road Derby to Kununurra Clears it 706km gap, 38km spare
- Oodnadatta Track Marree to Marla Clears it 614km gap, 130km spare
- Birdsville Track Marree to Birdsville Clears it 532km gap, 212km spare
Distances are OTA’s own, last checked October 2026. Roadhouses close without notice. Never plan a remote crossing on one tank alone.
Against the longest stretch between fuel on each leg, using the XL’s touring range of 744km — which already allows for a loaded 4WD and leaves 5 litres in the tank. Carrying fuel changes everything below; so does a headwind, soft sand and a heavy right foot.
distance between fuel how far this one gets
- Great Central Road Laverton to Yulara Carry fuel 1,107km gap, short by 363km
- Canning Stock Route Wiluna to Kunawarritji Carry fuel 1,100km gap, short by 356km
- Tanami Road Alice Springs to Halls Creek Carry fuel 1,050km gap, short by 306km
- Plenty Highway Alice Springs to Boulia Carry fuel 812km gap, short by 68km
- Anne Beadell Highway Coober Pedy to Ilkurlka Roadhouse Carry fuel 780km gap, short by 36km
- Gibb River Road Derby to Kununurra Clears it 706km gap, 38km spare
- Oodnadatta Track Marree to Marla Clears it 614km gap, 130km spare
- Birdsville Track Marree to Birdsville Clears it 532km gap, 212km spare
Distances are OTA’s own, last checked October 2026. Roadhouses close without notice. Never plan a remote crossing on one tank alone.
Against the longest stretch between fuel on each leg, using the XL V6’s touring range of 645km — which already allows for a loaded 4WD and leaves 5 litres in the tank. Carrying fuel changes everything below; so does a headwind, soft sand and a heavy right foot.
distance between fuel how far this one gets
- Great Central Road Laverton to Yulara Carry fuel 1,107km gap, short by 462km
- Canning Stock Route Wiluna to Kunawarritji Carry fuel 1,100km gap, short by 455km
- Tanami Road Alice Springs to Halls Creek Carry fuel 1,050km gap, short by 405km
- Plenty Highway Alice Springs to Boulia Carry fuel 812km gap, short by 167km
- Anne Beadell Highway Coober Pedy to Ilkurlka Roadhouse Carry fuel 780km gap, short by 135km
- Gibb River Road Derby to Kununurra Carry fuel 706km gap, short by 61km
- Oodnadatta Track Marree to Marla Clears it 614km gap, 31km spare
- Birdsville Track Marree to Birdsville Clears it 532km gap, 113km spare
Distances are OTA’s own, last checked October 2026. Roadhouses close without notice. Never plan a remote crossing on one tank alone.
Against the longest stretch between fuel on each leg, using the Black Edition’s touring range of 744km — which already allows for a loaded 4WD and leaves 5 litres in the tank. Carrying fuel changes everything below; so does a headwind, soft sand and a heavy right foot.
distance between fuel how far this one gets
- Great Central Road Laverton to Yulara Carry fuel 1,107km gap, short by 363km
- Canning Stock Route Wiluna to Kunawarritji Carry fuel 1,100km gap, short by 356km
- Tanami Road Alice Springs to Halls Creek Carry fuel 1,050km gap, short by 306km
- Plenty Highway Alice Springs to Boulia Carry fuel 812km gap, short by 68km
- Anne Beadell Highway Coober Pedy to Ilkurlka Roadhouse Carry fuel 780km gap, short by 36km
- Gibb River Road Derby to Kununurra Clears it 706km gap, 38km spare
- Oodnadatta Track Marree to Marla Clears it 614km gap, 130km spare
- Birdsville Track Marree to Birdsville Clears it 532km gap, 212km spare
Distances are OTA’s own, last checked October 2026. Roadhouses close without notice. Never plan a remote crossing on one tank alone.
Against the longest stretch between fuel on each leg, using the XL V6’s touring range of 645km — which already allows for a loaded 4WD and leaves 5 litres in the tank. Carrying fuel changes everything below; so does a headwind, soft sand and a heavy right foot.
distance between fuel how far this one gets
- Great Central Road Laverton to Yulara Carry fuel 1,107km gap, short by 462km
- Canning Stock Route Wiluna to Kunawarritji Carry fuel 1,100km gap, short by 455km
- Tanami Road Alice Springs to Halls Creek Carry fuel 1,050km gap, short by 405km
- Plenty Highway Alice Springs to Boulia Carry fuel 812km gap, short by 167km
- Anne Beadell Highway Coober Pedy to Ilkurlka Roadhouse Carry fuel 780km gap, short by 135km
- Gibb River Road Derby to Kununurra Carry fuel 706km gap, short by 61km
- Oodnadatta Track Marree to Marla Clears it 614km gap, 31km spare
- Birdsville Track Marree to Birdsville Clears it 532km gap, 113km spare
Distances are OTA’s own, last checked October 2026. Roadhouses close without notice. Never plan a remote crossing on one tank alone.
Against the longest stretch between fuel on each leg, using the XL V6’s touring range of 645km — which already allows for a loaded 4WD and leaves 5 litres in the tank. Carrying fuel changes everything below; so does a headwind, soft sand and a heavy right foot.
distance between fuel how far this one gets
- Great Central Road Laverton to Yulara Carry fuel 1,107km gap, short by 462km
- Canning Stock Route Wiluna to Kunawarritji Carry fuel 1,100km gap, short by 455km
- Tanami Road Alice Springs to Halls Creek Carry fuel 1,050km gap, short by 405km
- Plenty Highway Alice Springs to Boulia Carry fuel 812km gap, short by 167km
- Anne Beadell Highway Coober Pedy to Ilkurlka Roadhouse Carry fuel 780km gap, short by 135km
- Gibb River Road Derby to Kununurra Carry fuel 706km gap, short by 61km
- Oodnadatta Track Marree to Marla Clears it 614km gap, 31km spare
- Birdsville Track Marree to Birdsville Clears it 532km gap, 113km spare
Distances are OTA’s own, last checked October 2026. Roadhouses close without notice. Never plan a remote crossing on one tank alone.
Against the longest stretch between fuel on each leg, using the XL V6’s touring range of 645km — which already allows for a loaded 4WD and leaves 5 litres in the tank. Carrying fuel changes everything below; so does a headwind, soft sand and a heavy right foot.
distance between fuel how far this one gets
- Great Central Road Laverton to Yulara Carry fuel 1,107km gap, short by 462km
- Canning Stock Route Wiluna to Kunawarritji Carry fuel 1,100km gap, short by 455km
- Tanami Road Alice Springs to Halls Creek Carry fuel 1,050km gap, short by 405km
- Plenty Highway Alice Springs to Boulia Carry fuel 812km gap, short by 167km
- Anne Beadell Highway Coober Pedy to Ilkurlka Roadhouse Carry fuel 780km gap, short by 135km
- Gibb River Road Derby to Kununurra Carry fuel 706km gap, short by 61km
- Oodnadatta Track Marree to Marla Clears it 614km gap, 31km spare
- Birdsville Track Marree to Birdsville Clears it 532km gap, 113km spare
Distances are OTA’s own, last checked October 2026. Roadhouses close without notice. Never plan a remote crossing on one tank alone.
Against the longest stretch between fuel on each leg, using the Black Edition V6’s touring range of 645km — which already allows for a loaded 4WD and leaves 5 litres in the tank. Carrying fuel changes everything below; so does a headwind, soft sand and a heavy right foot.
distance between fuel how far this one gets
- Great Central Road Laverton to Yulara Carry fuel 1,107km gap, short by 462km
- Canning Stock Route Wiluna to Kunawarritji Carry fuel 1,100km gap, short by 455km
- Tanami Road Alice Springs to Halls Creek Carry fuel 1,050km gap, short by 405km
- Plenty Highway Alice Springs to Boulia Carry fuel 812km gap, short by 167km
- Anne Beadell Highway Coober Pedy to Ilkurlka Roadhouse Carry fuel 780km gap, short by 135km
- Gibb River Road Derby to Kununurra Carry fuel 706km gap, short by 61km
- Oodnadatta Track Marree to Marla Clears it 614km gap, 31km spare
- Birdsville Track Marree to Birdsville Clears it 532km gap, 113km spare
Distances are OTA’s own, last checked October 2026. Roadhouses close without notice. Never plan a remote crossing on one tank alone.
Against the longest stretch between fuel on each leg, using the XLT V6’s touring range of 645km — which already allows for a loaded 4WD and leaves 5 litres in the tank. Carrying fuel changes everything below; so does a headwind, soft sand and a heavy right foot.
distance between fuel how far this one gets
- Great Central Road Laverton to Yulara Carry fuel 1,107km gap, short by 462km
- Canning Stock Route Wiluna to Kunawarritji Carry fuel 1,100km gap, short by 455km
- Tanami Road Alice Springs to Halls Creek Carry fuel 1,050km gap, short by 405km
- Plenty Highway Alice Springs to Boulia Carry fuel 812km gap, short by 167km
- Anne Beadell Highway Coober Pedy to Ilkurlka Roadhouse Carry fuel 780km gap, short by 135km
- Gibb River Road Derby to Kununurra Carry fuel 706km gap, short by 61km
- Oodnadatta Track Marree to Marla Clears it 614km gap, 31km spare
- Birdsville Track Marree to Birdsville Clears it 532km gap, 113km spare
Distances are OTA’s own, last checked October 2026. Roadhouses close without notice. Never plan a remote crossing on one tank alone.
Against the longest stretch between fuel on each leg, using the XLT V6’s touring range of 645km — which already allows for a loaded 4WD and leaves 5 litres in the tank. Carrying fuel changes everything below; so does a headwind, soft sand and a heavy right foot.
distance between fuel how far this one gets
- Great Central Road Laverton to Yulara Carry fuel 1,107km gap, short by 462km
- Canning Stock Route Wiluna to Kunawarritji Carry fuel 1,100km gap, short by 455km
- Tanami Road Alice Springs to Halls Creek Carry fuel 1,050km gap, short by 405km
- Plenty Highway Alice Springs to Boulia Carry fuel 812km gap, short by 167km
- Anne Beadell Highway Coober Pedy to Ilkurlka Roadhouse Carry fuel 780km gap, short by 135km
- Gibb River Road Derby to Kununurra Carry fuel 706km gap, short by 61km
- Oodnadatta Track Marree to Marla Clears it 614km gap, 31km spare
- Birdsville Track Marree to Birdsville Clears it 532km gap, 113km spare
Distances are OTA’s own, last checked October 2026. Roadhouses close without notice. Never plan a remote crossing on one tank alone.
Against the longest stretch between fuel on each leg, using the XLT V6’s touring range of 645km — which already allows for a loaded 4WD and leaves 5 litres in the tank. Carrying fuel changes everything below; so does a headwind, soft sand and a heavy right foot.
distance between fuel how far this one gets
- Great Central Road Laverton to Yulara Carry fuel 1,107km gap, short by 462km
- Canning Stock Route Wiluna to Kunawarritji Carry fuel 1,100km gap, short by 455km
- Tanami Road Alice Springs to Halls Creek Carry fuel 1,050km gap, short by 405km
- Plenty Highway Alice Springs to Boulia Carry fuel 812km gap, short by 167km
- Anne Beadell Highway Coober Pedy to Ilkurlka Roadhouse Carry fuel 780km gap, short by 135km
- Gibb River Road Derby to Kununurra Carry fuel 706km gap, short by 61km
- Oodnadatta Track Marree to Marla Clears it 614km gap, 31km spare
- Birdsville Track Marree to Birdsville Clears it 532km gap, 113km spare
Distances are OTA’s own, last checked October 2026. Roadhouses close without notice. Never plan a remote crossing on one tank alone.
Against the longest stretch between fuel on each leg, using the Wildtrak 2.0L’s touring range of 744km — which already allows for a loaded 4WD and leaves 5 litres in the tank. Carrying fuel changes everything below; so does a headwind, soft sand and a heavy right foot.
distance between fuel how far this one gets
- Great Central Road Laverton to Yulara Carry fuel 1,107km gap, short by 363km
- Canning Stock Route Wiluna to Kunawarritji Carry fuel 1,100km gap, short by 356km
- Tanami Road Alice Springs to Halls Creek Carry fuel 1,050km gap, short by 306km
- Plenty Highway Alice Springs to Boulia Carry fuel 812km gap, short by 68km
- Anne Beadell Highway Coober Pedy to Ilkurlka Roadhouse Carry fuel 780km gap, short by 36km
- Gibb River Road Derby to Kununurra Clears it 706km gap, 38km spare
- Oodnadatta Track Marree to Marla Clears it 614km gap, 130km spare
- Birdsville Track Marree to Birdsville Clears it 532km gap, 212km spare
Distances are OTA’s own, last checked October 2026. Roadhouses close without notice. Never plan a remote crossing on one tank alone.
Against the longest stretch between fuel on each leg, using the Wolftrak’s touring range of 645km — which already allows for a loaded 4WD and leaves 5 litres in the tank. Carrying fuel changes everything below; so does a headwind, soft sand and a heavy right foot.
distance between fuel how far this one gets
- Great Central Road Laverton to Yulara Carry fuel 1,107km gap, short by 462km
- Canning Stock Route Wiluna to Kunawarritji Carry fuel 1,100km gap, short by 455km
- Tanami Road Alice Springs to Halls Creek Carry fuel 1,050km gap, short by 405km
- Plenty Highway Alice Springs to Boulia Carry fuel 812km gap, short by 167km
- Anne Beadell Highway Coober Pedy to Ilkurlka Roadhouse Carry fuel 780km gap, short by 135km
- Gibb River Road Derby to Kununurra Carry fuel 706km gap, short by 61km
- Oodnadatta Track Marree to Marla Clears it 614km gap, 31km spare
- Birdsville Track Marree to Birdsville Clears it 532km gap, 113km spare
Distances are OTA’s own, last checked October 2026. Roadhouses close without notice. Never plan a remote crossing on one tank alone.
Against the longest stretch between fuel on each leg, using the Tremor’s touring range of 570km — which already allows for a loaded 4WD and leaves 5 litres in the tank. Carrying fuel changes everything below; so does a headwind, soft sand and a heavy right foot.
distance between fuel how far this one gets
- Great Central Road Laverton to Yulara Carry fuel 1,107km gap, short by 537km
- Canning Stock Route Wiluna to Kunawarritji Carry fuel 1,100km gap, short by 530km
- Tanami Road Alice Springs to Halls Creek Carry fuel 1,050km gap, short by 480km
- Plenty Highway Alice Springs to Boulia Carry fuel 812km gap, short by 242km
- Anne Beadell Highway Coober Pedy to Ilkurlka Roadhouse Carry fuel 780km gap, short by 210km
- Gibb River Road Derby to Kununurra Carry fuel 706km gap, short by 136km
- Oodnadatta Track Marree to Marla Carry fuel 614km gap, short by 44km
- Birdsville Track Marree to Birdsville Clears it 532km gap, 38km spare
Distances are OTA’s own, last checked October 2026. Roadhouses close without notice. Never plan a remote crossing on one tank alone.
Against the longest stretch between fuel on each leg, using the Wildtrak’s touring range of 645km — which already allows for a loaded 4WD and leaves 5 litres in the tank. Carrying fuel changes everything below; so does a headwind, soft sand and a heavy right foot.
distance between fuel how far this one gets
- Great Central Road Laverton to Yulara Carry fuel 1,107km gap, short by 462km
- Canning Stock Route Wiluna to Kunawarritji Carry fuel 1,100km gap, short by 455km
- Tanami Road Alice Springs to Halls Creek Carry fuel 1,050km gap, short by 405km
- Plenty Highway Alice Springs to Boulia Carry fuel 812km gap, short by 167km
- Anne Beadell Highway Coober Pedy to Ilkurlka Roadhouse Carry fuel 780km gap, short by 135km
- Gibb River Road Derby to Kununurra Carry fuel 706km gap, short by 61km
- Oodnadatta Track Marree to Marla Clears it 614km gap, 31km spare
- Birdsville Track Marree to Birdsville Clears it 532km gap, 113km spare
Distances are OTA’s own, last checked October 2026. Roadhouses close without notice. Never plan a remote crossing on one tank alone.
Against the longest stretch between fuel on each leg, using the Platinum’s touring range of 638km — which already allows for a loaded 4WD and leaves 5 litres in the tank. Carrying fuel changes everything below; so does a headwind, soft sand and a heavy right foot.
distance between fuel how far this one gets
- Great Central Road Laverton to Yulara Carry fuel 1,107km gap, short by 469km
- Canning Stock Route Wiluna to Kunawarritji Carry fuel 1,100km gap, short by 462km
- Tanami Road Alice Springs to Halls Creek Carry fuel 1,050km gap, short by 412km
- Plenty Highway Alice Springs to Boulia Carry fuel 812km gap, short by 174km
- Anne Beadell Highway Coober Pedy to Ilkurlka Roadhouse Carry fuel 780km gap, short by 142km
- Gibb River Road Derby to Kununurra Carry fuel 706km gap, short by 68km
- Oodnadatta Track Marree to Marla Clears it 614km gap, 24km spare
- Birdsville Track Marree to Birdsville Clears it 532km gap, 106km spare
Distances are OTA’s own, last checked October 2026. Roadhouses close without notice. Never plan a remote crossing on one tank alone.
Against the longest stretch between fuel on each leg, using the Raptor’s touring range of 466km — which already allows for a loaded 4WD and leaves 5 litres in the tank. Carrying fuel changes everything below; so does a headwind, soft sand and a heavy right foot.
distance between fuel how far this one gets
- Great Central Road Laverton to Yulara Carry fuel 1,107km gap, short by 641km
- Canning Stock Route Wiluna to Kunawarritji Carry fuel 1,100km gap, short by 634km
- Tanami Road Alice Springs to Halls Creek Carry fuel 1,050km gap, short by 584km
- Plenty Highway Alice Springs to Boulia Carry fuel 812km gap, short by 346km
- Anne Beadell Highway Coober Pedy to Ilkurlka Roadhouse Carry fuel 780km gap, short by 314km
- Gibb River Road Derby to Kununurra Carry fuel 706km gap, short by 240km
- Oodnadatta Track Marree to Marla Carry fuel 614km gap, short by 148km
- Birdsville Track Marree to Birdsville Carry fuel 532km gap, short by 66km
Distances are OTA’s own, last checked October 2026. Roadhouses close without notice. Never plan a remote crossing on one tank alone.
Off-road geometry and dimensions
Angles and clearance are the manufacturer’s, measured at kerb weight on standard tyres. Load the back of a ute and the departure angle goes with it.
Drawn from the XL. Every variant’s figures are in the table.
| Variant | Body | Clearance | Approach | Rampover | Departure | Length | Width | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XL | Single Cab | 224mm | 29.0° | 21.0° | 25.0° | 5,410mm | 1,910mm | 3,270mm |
| XL | Super Cab | 224mm | 29.0° | 20.0° | 25.0° | 5,410mm | 1,910mm | 3,270mm |
| XL | Double Cab | 224mm | 29.0° | 20.0° | 25.0° | 5,410mm | 1,910mm | 3,270mm |
| XL | Double Cab | 224mm | 29.0° | 20.0° | 25.0° | 5,370mm | 1,910mm | 3,270mm |
| XL V6 | Single Cab | 224mm | 29.0° | 21.0° | 25.0° | 5,410mm | 1,910mm | 3,270mm |
| Black Edition | Double Cab | 224mm | 29.0° | 20.0° | 25.0° | 5,370mm | 1,918mm | 3,270mm |
| XL V6 | Super Cab | 224mm | 29.0° | 20.0° | 25.0° | 5,410mm | 1,910mm | 3,270mm |
| XL V6 | Double Cab | 224mm | 29.0° | 20.0° | 25.0° | 5,410mm | 1,910mm | 3,270mm |
| XL V6 | Double Cab | 224mm | 29.0° | 20.0° | 25.0° | 5,370mm | 1,910mm | 3,270mm |
| XLS V6 | Double Cab | 224mm | 29.0° | 20.0° | 25.0° | 5,410mm | 1,918mm | 3,270mm |
| Black Edition V6 | Double Cab | 224mm | 29.0° | 20.0° | 25.0° | 5,370mm | 1,918mm | 3,270mm |
| XLT V6 | Super Cab | 234mm | 30.0° | 21.0° | 23.0° | 5,370mm | 1,918mm | 3,270mm |
| XLT V6 | Double Cab | 234mm | 30.0° | 21.0° | 25.0° | 5,410mm | 1,918mm | 3,270mm |
| XLT V6 | Double Cab | 234mm | 30.0° | 21.0° | 23.0° | 5,370mm | 1,918mm | 3,270mm |
| Wildtrak 2.0L | Double Cab | 234mm | 30.0° | 21.0° | 23.0° | 5,370mm | 1,918mm | 3,270mm |
| Wolftrak | Double Cab | 234mm | 30.0° | 21.0° | 23.0° | 5,370mm | 1,918mm | 3,270mm |
| Tremor | Double Cab | 261mm | 32.0° | 24.0° | 24.1° | 5,370mm | 1,949mm | 3,270mm |
| Wildtrak | Double Cab | 234mm | 30.0° | 21.0° | 23.0° | 5,370mm | 1,918mm | 3,270mm |
| Platinum | Double Cab | 234mm | 30.0° | 21.0° | 23.0° | 5,370mm | 1,918mm | 3,270mm |
| Raptor | Double Cab | 272mm | 32.0° | 24.0° | 25.0° | 5,380mm | 2,028mm | 3,270mm |
Servicing a Ford away from the city
Remote support rated 4.5 out of 5. Find a dealer.
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Figures are the manufacturer’s. People are counted at 80kg each and towball weight at 10% of a trailer’s ATM. Only a weighbridge settles what your own vehicle weighs.
