As has been the case with the Toyota Land Cruiser 79 6×4 and 6×6 applications, the Ford Ranger 6×4 is aimed at not only tackling extreme terrains and being able to carry heavy loads, but the passengers will now be able to do so in the relative luxury and comfort that is associated with Ford’s Ranger model line-up, Ulterio Motiv said.

The product has been designed, developed and homologated to be able to carry an increased capacity leading to a maximum GVM of 4500 kg. This means a total payload of more than 2000 kg (model dependant) is now possible. Drivers will have to be in the possession of a C1 licence, the old code 10 licence. 

The base 6×4 chassis is supplied to individuals or companies that manufacture their own loading bin, closed canopy or any other design whether for camping, or for example, emergency services. Ultimately this new 6×4 chassis is a blank canvas for the potential end user. More importantly, all the comfort, luxury and safety systems from the original Ranger remains once the conversion has been completed, Ulterio Motiv emphasised.

Following the conversion, Ulterio Motiv can also manufacture the custom drop-side load bin. It is 1.6 metres wide and 2.5 metres long as shown in the pictures. These are the interior dimensions. 

The standard Ford chassis is extended to cater for the extra length needed to add the non-driven third axle. This load-carrying axle does not impact on the standard Ford drivetrain and the 4×4 system, with the differential-lock still in place.

The rear suspension setup works on the principle of a bogie system that results in the third axle carrying around 40% of the rear mass with the middle (driven) axle around 60% of the rear mass. This provides the driven axle with more grip because of the higher contact force between the driven wheels and the road surface improving traction.

The braking system has been upgraded by adding a disc-brake setup to the third axle which also benefits from the standard Ford ABS system.

The scope of product possibilities is widened by the fact that any Ford Ranger 4×4 from the current generation can be converted including the single-, extended or double-cab variants. 

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Built for extreme terrains and heavy loads, the new vehicles are designed for tasks such as camping, emergency services or off-road load carrying. “The aim of these products is to supply chassis to customers who want a bespoke product or a blank canvas,” the company said.

Ulterio Motiv said the 6×6 version is the “ultimate incarnation of the Toyota Land Cruiser”, giving improved off-road capability and increased GVM (gross vehicle mass), which rises to 6 050 kg – a significant 2 850 kg up on that of the standard vehicle.

On the 6×6, the additional axle as well as the existing rear axle are upgraded, and three differential locks ensure off-road mobility. The rear axles are track-corrected, meaning they are slightly wider allowing the tyres to run in line with those fitted to the front axle. Whereas other existing 6×6 systems employs a complex array of drive shafts and gearboxes, the Ulterio Motiv design features a straight-through differential drive from the second to the third axle in combination with a slipper-type clutch to only activate the full 6×6 drive when needed.

For the 6×4 version, the rear axle is not powered by the engine, but increases GVM to 5 500 kg.

Should a customer own a second-hand Land Cruiser 79 from the past couple of years, Ulterio Motiv is able to convert them into a 6×4 (or 6×6) version.

“What really puts Ulterio Motiv on the map is the cost-effective 6×4 option that offers customers the same look and comparable carrying capacity but for less than half the price,” said Ulterio Motiv’s public relations manager, Wilhelm Lutjeharms. A 6×4 conversion costs R389 000 while a 6×6 version costs R895 000 and takes three months to complete.

SVI is no stranger to Land Cruiser 79-based vehicles, having armoured Land Cruisers for commercial customers and used the Land Cruiser as the basis for its lightweight, low-cost MAX 3 series of armoured personnel carriers. These are available in 4×4, 6×4 and 6×6 versions.

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Built for extreme terrains and heavy loads, the new vehicles are designed for tasks such as camping, emergency services or off-road load carrying. “The aim of these products is to supply chassis to customers who want a bespoke product or a blank canvas,” the company said.

Ulterio Motiv said the 6×6 version is the “ultimate incarnation of the Toyota Land Cruiser”, giving improved off-road capability and increased GVM (gross vehicle mass), which rises to 6 050 kg – a significant 2 850 kg up on that of the standard vehicle.

On the 6×6, the additional axle as well as the existing rear axle are upgraded, and three differential locks ensure off-road mobility. The rear axles are track-corrected, meaning they are slightly wider allowing the tyres to run in line with those fitted to the front axle. Whereas other existing 6×6 systems employs a complex array of drive shafts and gearboxes, the Ulterio Motiv design features a straight-through differential drive from the second to the third axle in combination with a slipper-type clutch to only activate the full 6×6 drive when needed.

For the 6×4 version, the rear axle is not powered by the engine, but increases GVM to 5 500 kg.

Should a customer own a second-hand Land Cruiser 79 from the past couple of years, Ulterio Motiv is able to convert them into a 6×4 (or 6×6) version.

“What really puts Ulterio Motiv on the map is the cost-effective 6×4 option that offers customers the same look and comparable carrying capacity but for less than half the price,” said Ulterio Motiv’s public relations manager, Wilhelm Lutjeharms. A 6×4 conversion costs R389 000 while a 6×6 version costs R895 000 and takes three months to complete.

SVI is no stranger to Land Cruiser 79-based vehicles, having armoured Land Cruisers for commercial customers and used the Land Cruiser as the basis for its lightweight, low-cost MAX 3 series of armoured personnel carriers. These are available in 4×4, 6×4 and 6×6 versions.

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