Diesel just makes sense to me in trucks of any size, especially now that they’re better behaved. Greatly improved towing capacity, fuel economy and longevity. I marvel at the lack of smaller diesels for even full size trucks, and certainly for midsize. They’ve been protecting their cash cows, Ford especially. I guess I can’t blame them, but the market’s catching up to them. A market left unserved will be filled by somebody eventually and that eventuality has arrived, so they’re throwing in the towel and bringing the Ranger back. Hopefully, with the 4, 5 and even 6 cal. diesels available in other markets.
Holy crap, that 2016 version listed at Net Car Show 2016 Ranger says "These off-road strengths are matched by towing capability of up to 3,500 kg and exceptional payload capacity of up to 1,260 kg.", that's 7700lbs. That's better than a standard F-150.
I'd rather have the Bronco, but that Ranger is looking like a potential if it truly has that towing capacity in the US.
Diesel just makes sense to me in trucks of any size, especially now that they’re better behaved. Greatly improved towing capacity, fuel economy and longevity. I marvel at the lack of smaller diesels for even full size trucks, and certainly for midsize. They’ve been protecting their cash cows, Ford especially. I guess I can’t blame them, but the market’s catching up to them. A market left unserved will be filled by somebody eventually and that eventuality has arrived, so they’re throwing in the towel and bringing the Ranger back. Hopefully, with the 4, 5 and even 6 cal. diesels available in other markets.
You would be amazed at how tame my little Bronco II is with the cummins diesel. A good muffler and sound insulation in cab. But it has over 400 pounds of torque just off idle. I put basically a ford explorer front and rear axle in with an np205 transfer case and a 5 speed tranny, detroit tru track gears front and rear 3.27 ratio. I relocated the battery under the rear seat and installed 2. I posted a link earlier but here you are again :)
http://www.broncoiicorral.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=3468
I would be first in line for a either a Ranger or Bronco diesel to sit beside my Bronco ii.