FACTORY VS UPGRADED
WHAT A GVM UPGRADE ACTUALLY DELIVERS
Here's what a certified GVM upgrade delivers for your Next Gen Ranger — installed by BAW, engineered by our trusted suppliers.
RATING | FROM FACTORY | WITH GVM UPGRADE |
|---|---|---|
GVM | 3230kg | Up to 4000kg |
Payload | ~870kg | Up to +770kg |
GCM | 6400kg | Up to 7600kg (with BTC Upgrade) |
BTC | 3500kg | Up to 4000kg (with BTC Upgrade) |
THE REAL PROBLEM
WHY UPGRADE YOUR RANGER’S GVM?
The Next Gen Ranger’s factory GVM can disappear fast once you add a canopy, load up the tub, or tow a caravan. Exceeding your legal weight limit doesn’t just affect handling - it can void your insurance, attract fines, and put extra strain on your chassis and suspension.
Upgrading your Ford Ranger’s GVM increases its legal payload capacity, restores proper ride height, and keeps the vehicle compliant under Queensland’s road laws. It’s the safest, most reliable way to carry your full setup without compromising performance or insurance coverage.
UPGRADE OPTIONS
NEXT GEN RANGER GVM KITS - WHICH SUITS YOUR BUILD?
Not every Next Gen Ranger build is the same. Some are weekend tourers or work utes others are towing a caravan.
BAW is a certified installer for Lovells, Tough Dog, and Superior Engineering kits, each offering different GVM ratings and lift configurations to suit your setup.
The table below shows how each certified GVM option increases your legal carrying capacity and what kind of setup it’s best suited for.
GVM RATING | INCREASE OVER FACTORY | TYPICAL USE CASE |
|---|---|---|
3800kg | +570kg | Weekend Warrior (4-inch lift & 35s) |
3505kg | +275kg | Weekend Warrior |
3700kg | +470kg | Light Touring or Tradie |
3790kg | +560kg | Part-time Tourer or Heavy Tradie |
4000kg | +770kg | Full-time Tourer or Towing |
DISCLAIMER
All GVM upgrade figures and payload increases shown are typical examples only. Final weights and approved upgrade levels may vary depending on your Ranger’s model year, variant, drivetrain, engine type, and fitted accessories.
Every vehicle is inspected and certified individually to ensure compliance with Australian Design Rules and state regulations.
PRE-REGO VS POST-REGO
WHEN SHOULD YOU DO THE GVM UPGRADE?
Timing changes how the upgrade gets certified. Here's what it means for your Ranger.
GCM & TOWING
TOWING AFTER A GVM UPGRADE - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Upgrading your vehicle’s GVM can increase how much weight you can legally carry — but when you’re towing, your GCM (Gross Combination Mass) still sets the overall limit.
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This tool shows how the weight of your vehicle and trailer combine to reach your GCM limit.​
Adjust the sliders to see how close you are to the maximum combined weight when towing.​
For V6 Ford Ranger owners, Lovells offers something most GVM kits don't — a BTC upgrade that increases your braked towing capacity from 3500kg to 4000kg. It's available alongside their 3700kg and 4000kg GVM kits, and it also bumps your GCM to 7600kg.
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This combination is unique to the Next Gen Ranger V6 and gives you more room across all three limits at once. If you're towing a heavier van and want to do it properly, this is worth asking about when you get a quote.
3550KG RAPTOR GVM
RAPTOR GVM UPGRADE - NEW RELEASE
For a long time the Raptor was locked out of GVM upgrades entirely. That changed when Lovells released their federally approved Fusion kit.
WHAT SETS US APART
1 /CERTIFIED GVM INSTALLER
Trusted by Superior Engineering, Lovells & Tough Dog to fit QLD-certified GVM upgrades pre and post rego.
2 / ROVER APPROVED
We meet strict government standards for Federal GVM compliance and safety.
3 / TRADE-QUALIFIEDÂ
20 years experience installing suspension in Brisbane, fitted by a qualified team who knows your 4WD inside out.
FORD RANGER GVM UPGRADES
IN THE REAL WORLD
Two real Ranger builds from the BAW workshop. Some owners are building touring rigs loaded with accessories for remote travel, while others need extra capacity to tow a caravan safely.
AUTHORISED DEALER BRISBANE
BAW is an authorised dealer for Lovells, Tough Dog, and Superior Engineering GVM upgrades — the three most trusted GVM manufacturers for the Next Gen Ranger in Australia.
Whether you’re towing a van, loading up for work, or just running out of payload on your Next Gen Ranger, we’ll get you legal and level again.
