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Australia may not be the place that comes to mind when you hear the words Ford and truck. But as it happens, the Blue Oval developed the T6 platform of the Ranger in The Oz because it’s the perfect place to validate a workhorse.
New for 2020, the mid-size pickup is now available in a trim level that Ford calls the Tradesman. Not to be confused with the Tradie Pack, this fellow is based on the XL 4x4 Double Cab with the 3.2-liter Duratorq turbo diesel, a six-speed automatic transmission, and a suite of extras such as the black alloy wheels.
The 16-inch rims replace the steel wheels of the XL, and the Tradesman sweetens the deal with a black bar up front and an LED light bar. A tow bar, plastic liner for the bed, and black side steps pretty much sum up the mid-sizer’s exterior makeover.
Because it’s a working man’s truck, this Ranger comes with cloth seats and rubber floors because the worksite is always a tough place. Ford says the Tradesman costs 1,000 Australian dollars while offering AUD 5,500 of extra value. In other words, the drive-away price is 47,990 bucks or 51,790 plus on-road costs.
Regarding the inline-five turbo diesel, the 3.2-liter Duratorq is a pretty old yet otherwise capable engine. Also shared with the Troller T4 in Brazil and Ford Transit in Europe, this mill was introduced in 2006 with 156 PS (154 horsepower) and 380 Nm (280 pound-feet) of torque on deck. In this application, the Blue Oval quotes 200 PS (197 horsepower) and 470 Nm (347 pound-feet).
The bi-turbo turbo diesel with four cylinders and the EcoBlue moniker is exclusive to the XLT, Wildtrak, and Raptor. More potent than the 3.2, the smaller engine levels up to a ten-speed transmission instead of a six-speeder.
In regard to capability, the Ranger Tradesman is much obliged to tow up to 3,500 kilograms (7,716 pounds). By comparison, the U.S. version of the pickup with the 2.3-liter EcoBoost is rated at 7,500 pounds (3,402 kilograms).
The 16-inch rims replace the steel wheels of the XL, and the Tradesman sweetens the deal with a black bar up front and an LED light bar. A tow bar, plastic liner for the bed, and black side steps pretty much sum up the mid-sizer’s exterior makeover.
Because it’s a working man’s truck, this Ranger comes with cloth seats and rubber floors because the worksite is always a tough place. Ford says the Tradesman costs 1,000 Australian dollars while offering AUD 5,500 of extra value. In other words, the drive-away price is 47,990 bucks or 51,790 plus on-road costs.
Regarding the inline-five turbo diesel, the 3.2-liter Duratorq is a pretty old yet otherwise capable engine. Also shared with the Troller T4 in Brazil and Ford Transit in Europe, this mill was introduced in 2006 with 156 PS (154 horsepower) and 380 Nm (280 pound-feet) of torque on deck. In this application, the Blue Oval quotes 200 PS (197 horsepower) and 470 Nm (347 pound-feet).
The bi-turbo turbo diesel with four cylinders and the EcoBlue moniker is exclusive to the XLT, Wildtrak, and Raptor. More potent than the 3.2, the smaller engine levels up to a ten-speed transmission instead of a six-speeder.
In regard to capability, the Ranger Tradesman is much obliged to tow up to 3,500 kilograms (7,716 pounds). By comparison, the U.S. version of the pickup with the 2.3-liter EcoBoost is rated at 7,500 pounds (3,402 kilograms).
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