Ford is launching a chassis cab variant of the Ranger pickup truck in Europe, making it perfect for specialized conversions to cover the specific needs of different customers and industries. The Ranger chassis cab is available in single-cab and work-oriented XL body styles, offering the proven combination of four-wheel-drive, Ford’s EcoBlue diesel powertrain, and tough body-on-frame construction.
Ford expects that specialist industries
like construction, utilities, forestry, military and rescue operators will be
highly interested in the new Ranger chassis cab, which comes with a towing
capacity of 3,500 kg and allows up to a generous gross vehicle mass of 3,270 kg.
In addition, the single cab bodystyle permits a maximum conversion length of
2,518 mm behind the cab. The standard four-wheel-drive system with selectable
low range and the 237 mm of ground clearance enable a wading depth of up to 800
mm, so challenging terrain won’t be a problem. Customers will also benefit from
Ford’s own network of more than 160 Qualified Vehicle Modifier converters (QVM)
in 13 markets, which offer warranty-approved bespoke vehicles for specialist
applications.
Ford has worked closely with converters to
optimize the Ranger chassis for a range of conversions, including box bodies,
tippers, and cherry pickers. All QVM conversions will come with a warranty that
matches the one offered in Ford’s standard model range.
The new Ranger chassis cab is powered by a
2.0-liter EcoBlue four-cylinder diesel producing 167 HP and 420 Nm of torque that is mated to a six-speed manual transmission. The
selectable four-wheel-drive system features a simple control in the center
console, allowing drivers to switch between rear- and four-wheel-drive. Sales
of the new Ford Ranger chassis cab will begin in Europe in January when the
order books will open.
