Super Duty VS LandCruiser Ute – For many years LandCruiser has held the prominent position for a heavy-duty work Ute. The LC79 series is legendary for its robustness.
Enter Ford Super Duty work Ute. It will challenge the LC79 Ute in ways Toyota must be grinding their teeth over.
For this comparison we are looking at the dual cab chassis versions of both Utes.
The Toyota comes in both a dual Cab and Single Cab chassis version. The Ranger Super Duty will come in single cab, space cab and Dual Cab trayback versions as well as tub versions. It has more versatility with model range.
Details are slowly being released to the public about the Ranger Super Duty and this comparison will be updated as more information becomes available.
Remember that this is an analysis comparison only. I haven’t driven the Ranger Super Duty yet so an overall winner cant be decided yet.
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- Toyota LC79 Series work Ute updates
Ford Ranger Super Duty vs Toyota LandCruiser 79 series Ute
Engine and Drivetrain
The Toyota LC79 series recently upgraded its popular V8 diesel to a modified version of the 2.8L 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine and added an automatic transmission. The V8 is no longer available for order. This comes with a 6-speed automatic transmission and part time 4WD. Manual transmission is an option. Selecting 4WD is old school with a transmission lever that clunks into place. I like it.
Ford has confirmed that it will use a detuned version of the 3.0L V6 Turbo diesel. This is matched to a 10-speed automatic transmission. Super Duty has full time 4WD with low range selectable from a dial.
It offers six selectable drive modes (Normal, Eco, Tow/Haul, Mud/Ruts, Sand and Rock Crawl). These modes tailor a range of vehicle settings. From throttle and transmission response to stability control to aid when driving off-road.
The Toyota combination has proven robust over many years. The Ford combination came into Ford at the latest update a few years ago but was with Volkswagen for a few years before that.
Goven that the Ford has similar power output but 20% more torque and a more sophisticated 4WD system the win goes to Ford here.
Winner – Ford Super Duty
Ford Ranger Super Duty DCCC | Toyota LC79 GXL DCCC | |
| Model Price | $89,990 | $83,500 |
| Engine | 3.0L V6 Diesel | 2.4 L 4 Cyl Diesel |
| Euro rating | Its Euro 5 | Euro 6 |
| Drivetrain | 10 SP AT | 6 Sp AT |
| 4WD System | Terrain Mode 4WD | Dual Range 4WD |
| Rear Diff locks | Yes | Yes |
| Front Diff locks | Yes | Yes |
| Power | 154 kW @ 3250 rpm | 150 kW @ 3500 rpm |
| Torque | 600 Nm @ 1750 – 2250 rpm | 500 Nm @ 1600 – 2800 rpm |
| Safety | TBA | TBA |
| 0-100kmh / Top Speed | TBA | TBA |
| CO2 Emissions | 222 g/km | 203 g/km |
| Economy ADR | 8.4 L/100km*^ | 9.6 L/100km |
| Economy on test | N/A | 10.1 L/100km |
| Max Range | N/A | TBA |
| Range on test | N.A | TBA |
| Fuel tank capacity | 130 L | 130 L |
| Servicing | 12 Mth / 15000 km | 6 MTh / 10000 km |
*^Fuel economy based on the Ranger Sport – same engine but detuned
RDAP* is Recommended Drive Away Pricing based on manufacturers pricing or location.
MLP* – Manufacturers List Price includes GST and LCT but excluding statutory charges, dealer costs and dealer delivery. See your dealer for RDAP. Does not include price of any options.
Some features mentioned in the article are options.
Exterior
The Toyota has carried its old school robust design through since it was first developed. The latest update softened the look a touch, but it still has that boxy styling that many buyers love.
Compare that to Ranger Super Duty that has more modern sleek styling. It looks more like a recreational Ute rather than a robust work Ute. Again, many people like that about it.
This one is really down to personal taste, for the looks.
However, the fact that Toyota continues to persist with the ridiculous, crappy, manual exterior mirrors means that the Ford gets the nod from me.
Winner – Ford Super Duty
External Features | Ford Ranger Super Duty DCCC | Toyota LC79 GXL DCCC |
| Headlights | LED | LED |
| High Beam Assist (HBA) | Y | Y |
| DRL | LED | LED |
| Auto dusk sensing / HB | Y | Y |
| Steering Responsive Headlights | N | N |
| Fog lights | LED | Y |
| Roof Rails | N | N |
| Side mirrors | electronic folding | Manual |
| Sunroof | N | N |
| Auto wipers | Y | N |
| Tailgate assist | N | N |
| Tub Bedliner | N | N |
| 240V outlet in Tub | N | N |
Interior
Hers it’s a clash of two different cultures. They might not even be in the same universe.
The Toyota has made many strides to upgrade the interior of its LC79 series Utes of late. But they are still well and truly old school. I swear the A/C controls are from the same parts bin that my HJ60 Sahara had. That was 1986. Having said that they are functional.
Other manual controls for various functions work well, so buttons and dials aren’t needed to get things done.
The small central screen, however, is about 15 years out of date. Another issue for me is no reverse camera. They can be fitted as an aftermarket item, but why not from Toyota.
I also prefer the vinyl style of seats from the workmate, than the fabric seats of the GXL. There are no soft touch points anywhere and storage is an issue.
While the Ford is a work Ute and has a more utilitarian interior than many of its stablemates. Its still streets ahead of the Toyota.
The 10-inch vertical screen mirrors smart phones and provides crisp resolution. The whole interior is more upmarket than the Toyota. Its more coordinated and intuitive.
Winner – Ford Super Duty
Internal Features | Ford Ranger Super Duty DCCC | Toyota LC79 GXL DCCC |
| Seating material | Fabric | Fabric |
| Electronic driver’s seat | N | N |
| Additional Driver Lumbar Support | N | N |
| Electronic Passenger seat | N | N |
| Reach and Tilt adj steering | Y | Y |
| Steering wheel controls | Y | Y |
| Heated Steering wheel | Y | N |
| Heated front seats | N | N |
| Cooled front seats | N | N |
| Heated rear outer seats | N | N |
| A/C Climate Control/Zoned | Y/dual | Y/dual |
| A/C Rear vents/controls | Y/N | Y/N |
| Auto dimming rear view mirror | Y | Y |
| Power windows | Y | Y |
| Auto Wipers | Y | Y |
| Sat Nav | Y | Y |
| Audio/infotainment | TBC | 2 Speaker |
| MFD in instrument binnacle | Y | Y |
| Driver Instruments | 8.0 inch | 8.0 inch |
| Centre stack screen | 1O” touchscreen | 6.7″touchscreen |
| 12V/USB Outlets | TBC | 1/1 |
| Android / Apple play | Wireless | Wired |
| Fast Wireless phone charging (Qi) | TBC | N |
| Push button start | Y | N |
| Colour HUD with digital speedometer | N | N |
| Sound Mood Lighting | N | N |
Dimensions – Super Duty VS LandCruiser Ute
Up until now the Toyota LandCruiser 79 series has reigned supreme in payload capacity. That ship has sailed.
The new king of payload and towing for medium sized Utes is the Ford Ranger Super Duty.
It has American Pickup truck capacities for towing, GVM and GCM and more payload than any other similar sized Ute.
You have to go to small Trucks to match it.
Winner – Ford Super Duty.
| Dimensions | Ford Ranger Super Duty DCCC | Toyota LC79 GXL DCCC | |
| Overall Length mm | 5370^ | 5235 | |
| Wheelbase mm | 3270^ | 3180 | |
| Width mm | 1918^ | 1870 | |
| Height mm | 1886^ | 1945 | |
| Wheels | 18 inch | 16 x 7.0 Alloy | |
| Tyres | 33 inch AT | 265/70 R16 | |
| Full size spare | Y | Y | |
| Track Front mm | 1710 | 1555 | |
| Track Rear mm | 1710 | 1460 | |
| Max ground clearance mm | 295 | 302 | |
| Wading Depth mm | 850 mm | 850 mm | |
| Approach degrees | TBA | 33 | |
| Rampover degrees | TBA | TBA | |
| Departure angle degrees | TBA | 27 | |
| Turning Circle KTK m | TBC | 14.4 | |
| Tub / Tray Length mm | TBA | TBA | |
| Tub / Tray width arches mm | TBA | TBA | |
| Tub / Tray width mm | TBA | TBA | |
| Tub / Tray Depth mm | TBA | TBA | |
| Kerb Weight kg | 2675^ | 2185 | |
| Payload (kg) | 1825 | 1325 | |
| GVM (kg) | 4500 | 3510 | |
| GCM kg | 8000 | 7010 | |
| Towing Capacity (braked) kg | 4500 | 3500 | |
| Tow Ball rating kg | 450 | 350 | |
| Maximum Front Axle Load kg | 1900 | TBA | |
| Maximum Rear Axle Load kg | 2800 | TBA | |
^ best estimates
Safety – Super Duty VS LandCruiser Ute
The Toyota LC79 doesn’t have an ANCAP safety rating. It does however have a number of safety features from the Toyota Safety Suite.
Ford will have similar safety features.
They both need a minimum requirement for fleet purchases.
Winner – it’s a tie.
| Safety | Ford Ranger Super Duty DCCC | Toyota LC79 GXL DCCC |
| ANCAP | TBA | N/A |
| Drive Mode Select | Y | Y |
| Anti-skid Brake System (ABS) | Y | Y |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | Y | Y |
| Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) | Y | Y |
| Traction Control System (TCS) | Y | Y |
| Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) | Y | Y |
| Active Torque Vectoring system | N | N |
| Active Yaw control | TBA | N |
| 4 Wheel Disc Brakes | Y | Y |
| Auto Vehicle Hold (AVH) | TBA | Y |
| Electronic parking brake | Y | N |
| Roll Over Mitigation (ROM) | N | N |
| Pedestrian alert system | TBA | Y |
| Driver Attention Alert | TBA | N |
| Driver Monitoring System | TBA | N |
| Autonomous Emergency Brake (AEB) | Y | Y |
| Rear AEB | TBA | N |
| Automatic post collision braking | TBA | N |
| Forward Collision Alert (FCA) | Y | Y |
| Cyclist/pedestrian detection | TBA | N |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | Y | Y |
| Lane Change Assist (LCA) (LKA) | Y | Y |
| Emergence Lane Keep Assist | TBA | Y |
Tyre Pressure Monitoring | TBA | N |
| Trailer Sway Control (TSC) | Y | N |
| Integrated Trailer braking | Y | N |
| Hill Start Assist (HSA) | TBA | Y |
| Hill Descent Control (HDC) | TBA | Y |
| Blind spot warning | Y | Y |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) | TBA | N |
| Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA) | TBA | N |
| Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) | TBA | N |
| Driver & front passenger SRS airbags | TBA | Y |
| Driver & front passenger side SRS airbags | TBA | Y |
| Curtain SRS airbags | TBA | Y |
| Driver knee airbag | TBA | Y |
| Reversing camera | Y | N |
| Surround view monitor | Y | N |
| Rear park assist sensors | Y | N |
| Front Park assist sensors | Y | N |
| Parking collision avoidance | Y | N |
| Remote Smart Parking Assist | Y | N |
| Side anti-intrusion bars inside all doors | TBA | Y |
| Engine immobilizer | TBA | Y |
| Anti-theft alarm | TBA | Y |
| ISOFIX child restraint anchor point | TBA | TBC |
| Top tether points | TBA | TBC |
| Safety Power window | TBA | TBC |
| Selective Adaptive cruise control | TBA | Y |
| Intelligent speed limiter | TBA | N |
| Traffic sign recognition | TBA | Y |
Owner Benefits Super Duty VS LandCruiser Ute
Warranty and roadside assistance are the same for both vehicles.
Winner – It’s a Tie
Owner Benefits | Ford Ranger Super Duty DCCC | Toyota LC79 GXL DCCC |
| Warranty years | 5 Years | 5 Years |
| Warranty KM | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Roadside assist | 5 Years | 5 Years |
| Servicing | Capped Price | Capped Price |
