Limited-edition Ford Ranger Tradie released

Fresh from releasing the Ford Ranger Wildtrak X, FX4 Max and XLT 4x4 Double Cab Chassis over the past few months, Ford Australia has now announced a special-edition Ranger aimed squarely at the worksite.

Based on the cheapest Ranger 4x4 twin-cab pick-up (the five-cylinder 3.2-litre turbo-diesel XL 4x4 Double Cab Pick-Up priced at $48,990 plus on-road costs as a manual), the 2021.25MY Ranger 4x4 XL Tradie is priced at just $47,990 drive-away with an automatic transmission as standard.

What’s more, the Ford Ranger Tradie – a limited-run special that’s only available only until sold out – comes with a range of factory-fitted components aimed at commercial vehicle buyers.

These include a genuine Ford black nudge bar, Lumen 20.5-inch slimline LED light bar, unique 16-inch black alloy wheels, black side steps, bedliner and tow bar.

Paint colour options include Arctic White (pictured), True Red and, for an extra $650, prestige hues Meteor Grey, Aluminium Silver, Blue Lightning or Shadow Black.

Of course, like all versions of Australia’s top-selling 4x4 ute, the Tradie comes with high- and low-range gear ratios, an 800mm wading capacity, SYNC 3 infotainment with 8.0-inch touch-screen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 15,000km/12-month service intervals, a five-year/unlimited-km warranty and a five-star ANCAP safety rating.

Also standard across the Ford Ranger line-up is autonomous emergency braking (AEB), the FordPass Connect embedded modem and the Ford Service Benefits program including $299 scheduled services for the first four years/60,000km, service loan car and auto club membership including roadside assistance.

“Our 3.2-litre five-cylinder turbo-diesel is proven in the marketplace and customers love the engine’s refinement, combined with its durable, workhorse nature,” said Ford Australia and New Zealand president and CEO, Andrew Birkic.