LDV T60 MAX vs LDV Terron 9: the cheaper diesel Ute or the one that carries more
The T60 MAX costs less to buy, while the Terron 9 asks more money for a bigger payload and an ANCAP rating on record.
By Uzzi · 7 October 2026 · Every figure comes from each car's own page on CarSorted.
$50,990
RRP excl. on-roads
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Standing price
$50,990 RRP before on-road costs
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RRP before on-road costs, as published by the maker.
Who the LDV T60 MAX suits
The T60 MAX suits buyers who want a diesel 4WD Ute that tows 3,500kg braked without paying more than they need to. At $43,990 (RRP excl. on-roads) it is the cheaper of the two. Its 800kg payload will cover plenty of jobs, but check it against what you actually carry.
Who the LDV Terron 9 suits
The Terron 9 suits buyers who regularly load up heavy and want the most payload of these two, with 1,100kg on paper. It also has a 5-star ANCAP rating from 2024, which matters for anyone carrying family. You pay more for it at $50,990 (RRP excl. on-roads).
What decides it
1. Price
The T60 MAX is $43,990 (RRP excl. on-roads) and the Terron 9 is $50,990 (RRP excl. on-roads). That makes the T60 MAX about $7,000 cheaper before on-roads. Both have the same tow rating and the same quoted fuel use, so the question is whether the Terron 9's extras are worth that gap to you.
2. Payload
The Terron 9 is rated to carry 1,100kg, against 800kg for the T60 MAX. That is 300kg more in the Terron 9's favour. If you load a lot of gear, tools or materials, this is the figure that counts.
3. Safety rating
The Terron 9 has a 5-star ANCAP rating from 2024. The T60 MAX has no ANCAP rating on record in our data. For family use, that difference may outweigh the price gap.
Running costs
Both quote the same combined fuel use of 7.9L/100km on diesel, so neither has an edge there on paper. The Terron 9 carries a 80L tank against the T60 MAX's 73L. Both service every 12 months and both come with a 7-year, 200,000km warranty, but we have no capped servicing figure for either. The running-cost chart below lets you compare the two over time.
True Cost of Ownership (5 Years)
$6,016
per year to run
$74,072
total 5yr cost
$0.95
per kilometre
Where the 5-year total goes
About $6,016/year to run, or $30,080 over 5 years including fuel, insurance, servicing, tyres and registration.
* Estimates based on your parameters. Servicing uses each manufacturer's capped-price schedule where we have it, and tyres scale with your weekly km. A guide only, not a quote.
True Cost of Ownership (5 Years)
$6,016
per year to run
$81,072
total 5yr cost
$1.04
per kilometre
Where the 5-year total goes
About $6,016/year to run, or $30,080 over 5 years including fuel, insurance, servicing, tyres and registration.
* Estimates based on your parameters. Servicing uses each manufacturer's capped-price schedule where we have it, and tyres scale with your weekly km. A guide only, not a quote.
Practicality
Both are Utes with 5 seats. The T60 MAX is the longer of the two at 5,710mm against 5,500mm, 210mm more, with a 3,490mm wheelbase versus 3,300mm. The Terron 9 turns in a tighter 13.3m against 13.8m, which helps in car parks. Both tow 3,500kg braked and 750kg unbraked, and both have 220mm of ground clearance.
Cost to tow
The real fuel/energy cost once you hitch up. Pick a trailer and trip.
Estimate only: consumption rises as range falls; real use varies with terrain, wind and load.
Cost to tow
The real fuel/energy cost once you hitch up. Pick a trailer and trip.
Estimate only: consumption rises as range falls; real use varies with terrain, wind and load.
How quick is it?
How quick is it?
0-100 times as published and held in our records. Counts cover on-sale cars with a figure and refresh daily.
How quick is it?
0-100 times as published and held in our records. Counts cover on-sale cars with a figure and refresh daily.
Safety
The Terron 9 has a 5-star ANCAP rating from 2024. The T60 MAX has no ANCAP rating on record in our data.
The figures side by side
| LDV T60 MAX | LDV Terron 9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $43,990 (RRP excl. on-roads) | $50,990 (RRP excl. on-roads) |
| Powertrain | ICE | ICE |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Power | 160kW | 163kW |
| Torque | 500Nm | 520Nm |
| 0-100km/h | 11.5 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
| Fuel use (combined) | 7.9L/100km | 7.9L/100km |
| Fuel tank | 73L | 80L |
| Body | Ute | Ute |
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Length | 5,710mm | 5,500mm |
| Width | 1,960mm | 1,997mm |
| Height | 1,815mm | 1,874mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,490mm | 3,300mm |
| Ground clearance | 220mm | 220mm |
| Turning circle | 13.8m | 13.3m |
| Kerb weight | 2,250kg | 2,400kg |
| Towing (braked) | 3,500kg | 3,500kg |
| Towing (unbraked) | 750kg | 750kg |
| Payload | 800kg | 1,100kg |
| ANCAP rating | No rating on record | 5-star (2024) |
| Warranty | 7-year | 7-year |
| Warranty distance | 200,000km | 200,000km |
| Service interval | 12 months | 12 months |
The verdict
The Terron 9 justifies its higher price with more payload and an ANCAP rating on record, but the T60 MAX saves real money if you don't need either.
Pick the LDV T60 MAX if
You want a diesel 4WD Ute that tows 3,500kg and its 800kg payload is enough for your work, so you'd rather keep about $7,000 in your pocket.
Pick the LDV Terron 9 if
You carry heavy loads often or carry family, and want the 1,100kg payload and 5-star ANCAP rating.
Put them side by side yourself
Every figure, feature and running cost for both, in our live comparison table.
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How much more does the LDV Terron 9 cost than the LDV T60 MAX?
The Terron 9 is $50,990 (RRP excl. on-roads) and the T60 MAX is $43,990 (RRP excl. on-roads). That is about $7,000 more for the Terron 9 before on-road costs.
Does the LDV T60 MAX have an ANCAP rating?
We have no ANCAP rating on record for this T60 MAX. The Terron 9 has a 5-star ANCAP rating from 2024.
Which tows more, the T60 MAX or the Terron 9?
Neither. Both are rated at 3,500kg braked and 750kg unbraked.
Which has the bigger payload?
The Terron 9, at 1,100kg against 800kg for the T60 MAX.
Is the Terron 9 more fuel efficient than the T60 MAX?
Not on paper. Both quote 7.9L/100km combined on diesel.