Best Utes Australia 2026

Every ute and cab chassis ranked by towing capacity, payload, power and running costs.

Whether you need a workhorse for the job site or a dual cab for the family, we have ranked every ute on sale in Australia by what actually matters. Towing capacity, payload, diesel economy and warranty are all pulled from manufacturer specs. From the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux to budget options like the GWM Cannon, every ute is here with real numbers, not marketing claims.

26cars ranked
Updated June 2026
#1RAM 2500
1

$172,950

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(postcode 3000, VIC)
2026Diesel~$26/100kmTowing: 8,000kgPower: 276kWWarranty: 3yr/100k kmAutomaticUte
2

$177,950

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(postcode 3000, VIC)
2026Diesel~$27/100kmTowing: 8,000kgPower: 313kWWarranty: 3yr/100k kmAutomaticUte
3

$119,950

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(postcode 3000, VIC)
2024Mild HEV 3/5~$25/100kmTowing: 4,500kgPower: 291kWWarranty: 3yr/100k kmAutomaticUte
4

$155,990

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(postcode 3000, VIC)
2026HybridHEV 5/5~$22/100kmTowing: 4,500kgPower: 326kWWarranty: 5yr/1000k kmAutomaticUte
5

$36,400

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(postcode 3000, VIC)
2026Diesel 5/5~$15/100kmTowing: 3,500kgPower: 120kWWarranty: 5yr/1000k kmAutomaticUte
6

$36,990

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(postcode 3000, VIC)
2026Diesel~$17/100kmTowing: 3,500kgPower: 160kWWarranty: 7yr/200k kmAutomaticUte
7

$37,130

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(postcode 3000, VIC)
2026Diesel 5/5~$14/100kmTowing: 3,500kgPower: 125kWWarranty: 5yr/1000k kmAutomaticCab Chassis
8

$38,990

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(postcode 3000, VIC)
2026Diesel 5/5~$16/100kmTowing: 3,500kgPower: 154kWWarranty: 7yr/1000k kmAutomaticUte
9

$39,490

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(postcode 3000, VIC)
2026Diesel 5/5~$17/100kmTowing: 3,500kgPower: 120kWWarranty: 7yr/1000k kmAutoUte
10

$39,990

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(postcode 3000, VIC)
2026Mild HEVMHEV~$17/100kmTowing: 3,500kgPower: 120kWWarranty: 7yr/unlimitedAutomaticUte
11

$40,500

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(postcode 3000, VIC)
2026Diesel 5/5~$18/100kmTowing: 3,500kgPower: 133kWWarranty: 7yr/1000k km6-speed AutomaticUte
12

$41,243

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(postcode 3000, VIC)
2026Diesel 5/5~$14/100kmTowing: 3,500kgPower: 120kWWarranty: 6yr/150k kmAutomaticCab Chassis
13

$42,990

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(postcode 3000, VIC)
2024Diesel 5/5~$16/100kmTowing: 3,500kgPower: 140kWWarranty: 5yr/1000k kmAutomaticUte
14

$43,690

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(postcode 3000, VIC)
2026Diesel 5/5~$16/100kmTowing: 3,500kgPower: 150kWWarranty: 10yr/200k kmAutomaticUte
15

$45,990

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(postcode 3000, VIC)
2026Diesel 5/5~$16/100kmTowing: 3,500kgPower: 150kWWarranty: 5yr/1000k kmAutomaticUte
16

$50,990

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(postcode 3000, VIC)
2026Diesel 5/5~$17/100kmTowing: 3,500kgPower: 163kWWarranty: 7yr/200k kmAutomaticUte
17

$52,990

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(postcode 3000, VIC)
2025Diesel~$17/100kmTowing: 3,500kgPower: 160kWWarranty: 10yr/250k kmAutomaticUte
18

$52,990

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(postcode 3000, VIC)
2026PHEVPHEV 5/5~$3/100kmTowing: 3,500kgPower: 300kWWarranty: 7yr/1000k km9-Speed Hybrid AutomaticUte
19

$55,990

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(postcode 3000, VIC)
2026Diesel 5/5~$17/100kmTowing: 3,500kgPower: 125kWWarranty: 5yr/1000k kmAutoUte
20

$65,690

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(postcode 3000, VIC)
2026Diesel 5/5~$22/100kmTowing: 3,500kgPower: 151kWWarranty: 5yr/1000k kmManualCab Chassis

Key Features to Look For

3,500kg Braked Towing

Horse floats, caravans, boat trailers

Diesel Torque (400Nm+)

Heavy loads and highway overtaking

4WD with Low Range

Off-road job sites and rough terrain

Tub Liner

Protecting the tray from tools and materials

Diff Lock

Getting unstuck in mud and sand

Capped Price Servicing

Predictable maintenance costs for business

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