At a glance
A specialist high-performance Ranger with unique petrol powertrain, chassis, payload and towing limits; it is not interchangeable with diesel work grades.
- Double Cab Pickup
- Petrol powertrain
- Available now in New Zealand
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NZ ute model guide
Ford Ranger Raptor
A specialist high-performance Ranger with unique petrol powertrain, chassis, payload and towing limits; it is not interchangeable with diesel work grades.
Current published starting point$98,490 RRPPrices and capacities vary by body, grade, fitted accessories and delivery timing.
NZ status: The MY2026.50 petrol Raptor Double Cab Pickup is listed by Ford New Zealand.
- Payload
- 694kg minimum (maximum-kerb-mass basis)
- Towing
- 2,500kg braked
- Power
- 292kW
- Torque
- 583Nm
Exact range
Choose the grade or configuration you mean
Family-wide maxima are useful for discovery. The exact body, powertrain and grade below are what matter for payload, towing, price and safety.
| Grade / configuration | Body | Powertrain | Transmission | Payload | Towing | GVM / GCM | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Cab Pickup | Petrol | 10-speed automatic | 694kg minimum (maximum-kerb-mass basis) | 2,500kg braked | 3,160kg / 5,400kg | $98,490 RRP |
Exact figures are shown only where the cited New Zealand source publishes them. “Not published” is kept explicit; values are not silently inherited from another body or powertrain.
Payload & Towing Reality Check
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Work-first research
Everything important, without the brochure clutter
Ford Ranger Raptor buyers have plenty to weigh up beyond the badge. This independent-first guide focuses on how the ute may fit a real workday, which questions to ask about the exact variant, and how to compare like-for-like dealer offers.
Published specifications
- Engine / system
- 3.0L V6 twin-turbo petrol
- Power
- 292kW
- Torque
- 583Nm
- Transmission
- 10-speed automatic
- Published economy
- 11.5L/100km NEDC
- Towing
- 2,500kg braked
- Payload
- 694kg minimum (maximum-kerb-mass basis)
- GVM
- 3,160kg
- GCM
- 5,400kg
- Key dimensions
- 5,425 × 2,208 × 1,926mm (L × W incl. mirrors × H)
- Driveline
- Full-time 4WD with locking front and rear differentials
- Safety
- Unrated by ANCAP; the current Ranger rating explicitly excludes Raptor
- Warranty
- 5 years / 150,000km
- Service / ownership
- Ford dealer schedule; vehicles sold from 1 June 2026 can receive up to 5 years roadside assistance with qualifying dealer servicing
Price & variants
$98,490 RRPHigh-performance off-road grade
Work capability
Start with the completed vehicle: crew, tools, stock, tray or fit-out, accessories and any regular trailer.
- Off-road work
- Rural access
- Performance touring
- Specialist use
Payload & towing
- Payload
- 694kg minimum (maximum-kerb-mass basis)
- Towing
- 2,500kg braked
- Dimensions
- 5,425 × 2,208 × 1,926mm (L × W incl. mirrors × H)
Powertrain
- Powertrain
- Petrol
- Engine / system
- 3.0L V6 twin-turbo petrol
- Power
- 292kW
Best suited to
Off-road workRural accessPerformance touringSpecialist use
Use this as a shortlist starting point. The final decision should follow a loaded test drive and a written, itemised offer.
Things to consider
- 2,500kg braked towing rather than the diesel range's 3,500kg maximum
- 694kg published minimum payload
- Unrated by ANCAP under the current Ranger rating
Dealer offers
Send one clear brief covering vehicle, work, setup, location and timing. Relevant participating dealers can respond where coverage is available.
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Work-relevant strengths
- 292kW twin-turbo V6 petrol performance
- Fox 2.5-inch Live Valve suspension and Watts-link rear
- Locking front and rear differentials
Grade equipment
Verified equipment highlights
- Fox 2.5-inch Live Valve dampers
- Watts-link rear suspension
- Locking front and rear differentials
- 850mm published wading depth
Compare alternatives
Keep the shortlist honest
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Read guideSpecification recordChecked 4 September 2026
Ford New Zealand Ranger Raptor ↗. Values are published New Zealand model-family figures or explicitly labelled international manufacturer figures where the NZ page does not publish the field.
Additional verification recordsCurrent sources and qualifications
- Ford New Zealand Ranger MY2026.50 specifications ↗Checked 4 September 2026 · Configuration payload is Ford's published minimum based on maximum kerb mass. Grade-card prices are not assigned as exact prices where a grade has several bodies or engines.
- ANCAP Ford Ranger rating and applicability ↗Checked 4 September 2026 · ANCAP explicitly excludes Raptor. Ford NZ's Raptor marketing card displayed a 5-star label when checked; the ANCAP applicability record is followed here and the Raptor is shown as unrated.
Warranty & ownership recordChecked 25 August 2026
Ford New Zealand warranty and roadside assistance ↗. Programme conditions, commercial-use limits and time-limited offers can change; confirm eligibility in the written dealer offer.
Image recordFord New Zealand Ranger Raptor page · verified 27 August 2026
Official manufacturer asset used with attribution for vehicle identification and editorial comparison; not licensed for third-party advertising.
Common questions
Ford Ranger Raptor NZ FAQs
Can Tradie Wheels get me a Ford Ranger Raptor quote?+
You can submit one vehicle brief and ask us to seek suitable offers from participating New Zealand dealers. Coverage and the number of responses vary by location, model and timing.
Does Tradie Wheels sell the Ford Ranger Raptor?+
No. Tradie Wheels is a comparison and lead-matching service. Any vehicle purchase, finance agreement or warranty is directly between you and the selected supplier.
Which Ford Ranger Raptor variant is best for tradies?+
That depends on payload after accessories, towing, cab requirements, travel, security and budget. Compare the exact variant specification against a written work-use brief.