Ford Ranger Super Duty is just plain rugged and well-suited to the Australian outback.
While the Ford Ranger is already a familiar and popular sight on Malaysian roads, there’s one variant we’re missing out on: the Ford Ranger Super Duty. Currently exclusive to Australia, this heavy-duty pickup would be a fantastic addition to Malaysia’s growing appetite for rugged, go-anywhere trucks with serious workhorse credentials.
Designed from the ground up with input from fleet managers, emergency services, and agricultural professionals, the Ranger Super Duty is engineered for true commercial-grade use. This is not just a cosmetic upgrade – this is Ford looking to take on the Toyota 70 Series Land Cruiser models, which still serve agricultural and utilitarian roles in Australia.
Built for Real Work
What sets the Super Duty apart? For starters, its 4,500 kg Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) places it in a category few pickups dare to tread. It rides on 33-inch General Grabber all-terrain tyres with a wider track and raised ride height, giving it undeniable road presence and legitimate off-road credentials. The redesigned bonnet stamped with “SUPER DUTY”, an open-weave mesh grille, and a heavy-duty steel bumper complete the look—and serve real functional purposes.
The frame-mounted steel bumper protects essential components during off-road operations, and the front bash plate improves approach and departure angles—crucial for logging trails, flood relief work, or muddy plantation tracks that standard pickups might shy away from.
A Truck That’s Upfitter-Ready
Malaysian industries—from construction to agriculture to utility services—would benefit from the multiple chassis variants available: Single Cab, Super Cab, Double Cab Chassis, and Pick-Up. Whether it’s for a utility body, slip-on camper, or field maintenance rig, the Ranger Super Duty has been designed with easy upfitting in mind.
It even includes overhead auxiliary switches and an optional device mount in the cabin to securely attach tablets or navigation units—perfect for professionals who use digital tools in the field.
Tech and Toughness Together
Despite its hardcore exterior, the Ranger Super Duty hasn’t forgotten about tech. It comes with a 12-inch infotainment screen, 360-degree camera, blind-spot monitoring with trailer coverage, and reverse brake assist with cross-traffic alert. These driver aids make navigating tight urban job sites or rough B-roads much safer—especially with a trailer in tow.
The tall side mirrors, necessary for visibility on such a large vehicle, have been tested to extremes, surviving thousands of cycles in freezing and sweltering conditions. That’s exactly the kind of durability needed in Australia’s challenging climate.
With Malaysian demand growing for capable, work-focused pickups—especially in Sabah, Sarawak, and rural Peninsular areas—the Ford Ranger Super Duty makes perfect sense. However, the Japanese pick-up truck options are already dominating the market, and perhaps for good reason. If at all the Super Duty comes to Malaysia, it’s most likely going to be marketed toward the urban cowboy than the cost-conscious agricultural entrepreneur.
