A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
H-100 Tipper starts ZAR 865000 cheaperH-100 Tipper from ZAR 431,500 · Ranger Wildtrak from ZAR 865,000
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
H-100 Tipper
Ranger Wildtrak
Engine Power
58
184
Torque
167
600
Engine Size
2607
2993
Claimed Mileage
10.2
11.9
Ground Clearance
185 mm
237
Boot Space
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Airbags
Not Available
Dual front, front side, curtain and driver knee
Kerb Weight
Not Applicable
2386
Seating Capacity
3
5
Warranty
5
4 years / 120 000 km
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
Ranger Wildtrak dominates this comparison with clear advantages across multiple categories.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Ranger Wildtrak
+57 pts
Efficiency
Ranger Wildtrak
+6 pts
Safety
Ranger Wildtrak
+28 pts
Practicality
Ranger Wildtrak
+31 pts
Ownership
H-100 Tipper
+11 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
H-100 Tipper
Strengths
Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Less comprehensive safety features
Less practical in daily usage
Best suited to:General Use
🏆 Overall Winner
Ranger Wildtrak
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger safety package
More practical for daily use
Weak Spots
Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to:Highway DrivingFuel EfficiencyFamily Usage
Which One's Right for You?
H-100 Tipper
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind
Ranger Wildtrak
Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Large families needing more practicality and usability
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
H-100 Tipper
Ranger Wildtrak
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Current South African H-100 Tipper listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Current South African Ranger Wildtrak listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Single-cab tipper
Double Cab Pickup
Body Type Cab
Pickup
Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
Mid grade in the South Africa lineup
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
Pickup
Mid-size Bakkie
Vehicle Type
Pickup
Pickup
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 3.0TD V6 Double Cab Wildtrak 10AT 4x4
Spec
H-100 Tipper
Ranger Wildtrak
Ground Clearance
185 mm
237 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
3270 mm
Length
5125 mm
5350 mm
Width
1740 mm
1918 mm
Height
1970 mm
1886 mm
Kerb Weight
Not Applicable
2386 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight
Not Applicable
3350 kg
Seating Capacity
3
5
Boot Space
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Towing Capacity
Not Applicable
3500 kg
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
1620 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
1620 mm
Turning Radius
Not Applicable
12.9 m
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
Not Applicable
1057 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
879 mm
Front Headroom
Not Applicable
1024 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
989 mm
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
1450 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
1440 mm
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Doors
2
4
Max Payload
Not Applicable
964 kg
Boot Volume
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Doors
2
4
Seats
3
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 l
80 l
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg
Not Applicable
3350 kg
Ground Clearance Max
185 mm
237 mm
Ground Clearance Min
185 mm
237 mm
Ground Clearance Mm
185 mm
237 mm
Height Mm
1970 mm
1886 mm
Length Mm
5125 mm
5350 mm
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Payload Kg
Not Applicable
964 kg
Cargo Volume
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Tare Mass Kg
Not Applicable
2386 kg
Turning Circle
Not Applicable
12.9 m
Turning Circle M
Not Applicable
12.9 m
Width Mm
1740 mm
1918 mm
Tracking System
-
Vehicle locator via app
Spec
H-100 Tipper
Ranger Wildtrak
Engine
2.6-litre diesel
3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel
Engine Type
2.6-litre diesel
V6 Turbo Diesel
Displacement
2607 cc
2993 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
6
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Power
58 kW
184 kW
Power @ RPM
Not Applicable
5900
Torque
167 Nm
600 Nm
Torque @ RPM
Not Applicable
3350 3
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Turbocharger
Not Applicable
Single Turbo
Top Speed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
0-100 km/h
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Cylinder Bore
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Piston Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Power
78 bhp
247 bhp
Fuel Grade Required
Diesel
Diesel
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Aspiration
Not Applicable
Single Turbo
Engine Type Config
2.6-litre diesel
3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel
0–100 km/h
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Capacity
Not Available
Not Available
Charging Port
Not Available
Not Available
AC Charging Time
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Displacement
2607 cc
2993 cc
Engine Displacement Litres
2.61 l
2.99 l
EV Range
Not Available
Not Available
Acceleration 0 100
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined System Power
Not Available
Not Available
Combined System Torque
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Config
2.6-litre diesel
3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel
Engine Cylinders
Not Applicable
6
Engine Displacement Cc
2607 cc
2993 cc
Engine Power kW
58 kW
184 kW
Engine Torque Nm
167 Nm
600 Nm
Engine Valves
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Induction
Not Applicable
Single Turbo
Max Power kW
58 kW
184 kW
Max Torque Nm
167 Nm
600 Nm
Maximum Power
58 kW
184 kW
Maximum Torque
167 Nm
600 Nm
Motor Position
Not Available
Not Available
Motor Power
Not Available
Not Available
Motor Torque
Not Available
Not Available
Motor Type
Not Available
Not Available
Power kW Rpm
Not Applicable
5900
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
System Output
Not Available
Not Available
Torque Nm Rpm
Not Applicable
3350 3
Turbo Type
Not Applicable
Single Turbo
Engine Sump Guard
-
Underbody protection
Spec
H-100 Tipper
Ranger Wildtrak
Transmission
Manual
Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-wheel drive
4WD / AWD
Drivetrain Layout
Rear-wheel drive
Four Wheel Drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
5 km/h
10 km/h
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
4WD / AWD
Transmission
Manual
Automatic
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Available
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Available
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Manual
Automatic
Low Range
Not Applicable
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Axle Layout
Rear-wheel drive
4WD / AWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
5 km/h
10 km/h
Drive Mode Selector
-
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Spec
H-100 Tipper
Ranger Wildtrak
Claimed Mileage
10.2 km/l
11.9 km/l
City Mileage
8.4 km/l
9.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
11.8 km/l
13.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Average Fuel Consumption
9.8 l/100km
8.4 l/100km
Claimed Fuel Consumption
9.8 l/100km
8.4 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency
9.8 l/100km
8.4 l/100km
Real-world Mileage
10.2 km/l
11.9 km/l
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Time AC Full
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Time DC Fast 80pct
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Consumption
9.8 l/100km
8.4 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km
9.8 l/100km
8.4 l/100km
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Economy Combined
9.8 l/100km
8.4 l/100km
Fuel Tank Litres
65 l
80 l
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Wltp
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
H-100 Tipper
Ranger Wildtrak
Airbags
Not Available
Dual front, front side, curtain and driver knee
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Dynamic Stability Control
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Child-seat support
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
All positions
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Driver knee
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
-
Perimeter alarm
Central Locking
-
Power door dead locks
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Perimeter alarm
Height Adjustable Seatbelts
-
Standard
Spec
H-100 Tipper
Ranger Wildtrak
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Modes
Not Available
Not Available
EV Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
H-100 Tipper
Ranger Wildtrak
Seat Material
Cloth
Not Applicable
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital instrument cluster
Digital instrument cluster
Interior Colour Options
3
3
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual
Fabric Seats
Cloth
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen H-100 Tipper grade before assuming a feature is included.
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Ranger Wildtrak grade before assuming a feature is included.
🏆Ford Ranger Wildtrak
wins with 70 pts
vs 44 pts for H-100 Tipper
In structured scoring, Ranger Wildtrak emerges as the stronger overall package. However, H-100 Tipper may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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On our scoring the Ranger Wildtrak edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.
Efficiency scores: H-100 Tipper 46 vs Ranger Wildtrak 52. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.
Safety scores: H-100 Tipper 28, Ranger Wildtrak 56. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.
Long-term ownership scores: H-100 Tipper 65, Ranger Wildtrak 54. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.
Practicality scores: H-100 Tipper 54, Ranger Wildtrak 85. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.
Performance scores: H-100 Tipper 34, Ranger Wildtrak 91. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.
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Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.
Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The Ranger Wildtrak edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.
The Ranger Wildtrak scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
The comparison between H-100 Tipper and Ranger Wildtrak in South Africa
evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.
Performance: H-100 Tipper scores 34 vs 91.
Efficiency: H-100 Tipper scores 46 vs 52.
Safety: H-100 Tipper scores 28 vs 56.
Practicality: H-100 Tipper scores 54 vs 85.
Ownership: H-100 Tipper scores 65 vs 54.
Final structured scoring gives Ranger Wildtrak
the advantage in this comparison.
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