At a glance
The premium diesel Ranger grade combines 3.5-tonne towing, a 945kg published minimum payload and work-friendly tub equipment.
- Double cab pickup
- Diesel powertrain
- Available now in New Zealand
Available nowDiesel
NZ ute model guide
Ford Ranger Wildtrak
The premium diesel Ranger grade combines 3.5-tonne towing, a 945kg published minimum payload and work-friendly tub equipment.
Current published starting point$85,990 RRPPrices and capacities vary by body, grade, fitted accessories and delivery timing.
NZ status: The MY2026.50 Wildtrak V6 Double Cab Pickup is listed by Ford New Zealand.
- Payload
- 945kg minimum (maximum-kerb-mass basis)
- Towing
- 3,500kg braked
- Power
- 184kW
- Torque
- 600Nm
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 | Diesel | 10-speed automatic | 945kg minimum (maximum-kerb-mass basis) | 3,500kg braked | 3,350kg / 6,400kg | $85,990 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 Wildtrak 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 turbo-diesel
- Power
- 184kW
- Torque
- 600Nm
- Transmission
- 10-speed automatic
- Published economy
- 8.3L/100km NEDC
- Towing
- 3,500kg braked
- Payload
- 945kg minimum (maximum-kerb-mass basis)
- GVM
- 3,350kg
- GCM
- 6,400kg
- Key dimensions
- 5,406 × 2,208 × 1,886mm (L × W incl. mirrors × H)
- Driveline
- Full-time 4WD
- Safety
- 5-star ANCAP (2022; rating expires December 2028)
- 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
$85,990 RRPPremium work-and-tow grade
Work capability
Start with the completed vehicle: crew, tools, stock, tray or fit-out, accessories and any regular trailer.
- Towing
- Client-facing work
- Touring
- Mixed work
Payload & towing
- Payload
- 945kg minimum (maximum-kerb-mass basis)
- Towing
- 3,500kg braked
- Dimensions
- 5,406 × 2,208 × 1,886mm (L × W incl. mirrors × H)
Powertrain
- Powertrain
- Diesel
- Engine / system
- 3.0L V6 turbo-diesel
- Power
- 184kW
Best suited to
TowingClient-facing workTouringMixed work
Use this as a shortlist starting point. The final decision should follow a loaded test drive and a written, itemised offer.
Things to consider
- 945kg published minimum payload before accessories and occupants
- Higher purchase and running cost than work-focused Ranger grades
Dealer offers
Send one clear brief covering vehicle, work, setup, location and timing. Relevant participating dealers can respond where coverage is available.
Get Ford Ranger Wildtrak offers →Free to buyers · no obligationWhy this variant
Work-relevant strengths
- 3,500kg braked towing
- Full-time 4WD and 600Nm V6
- Power roller shutter and cargo-management equipment
Grade equipment
Verified equipment highlights
- Matrix LED headlights
- 360-degree camera
- Power roller shutter
- Pro Trailer Backup Assist
- B&O audio and heated leather seats
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Read guideSpecification recordChecked 4 September 2026
Ford New Zealand Ranger Wildtrak ↗. 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 · Rating applies to Wildtrak and expires December 2028.
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 Wildtrak 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 Wildtrak NZ FAQs
Can Tradie Wheels get me a Ford Ranger Wildtrak 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 Wildtrak?+
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 Wildtrak 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.