Defender alternative - Ranger?

[Stihllymok]

I predict we will see a lot of threads in this Vein..

 

A lot of folks pretty cheesed of with LR for dropping defender and no replacement till 2018 at earliest.

 

Even Mountain Rescue round here are starting to use the Converted Hi-lUx's.

 

Like you say Defenders are great fun but not moved on and everyone else is catching up fast. I tried to pre-order the "new" one (Dc100 etc) and got told not possible have no info etc:001_rolleyes:

[MattyF]

The price defenders are going for now I'd put my money on a GWagon if I wanted the ultimate off road truck... Even buy an old 4 door and convert it to a flat bed tipper , the chassis and transmission are massively superior the old ones are just let down by crap engines so it would have a merc sprinter engine installed.. Sadly I would not have the time to do this!

I do get all nostalgic about land pigs though and think another would be great but I spend 5 minutes in one and remember why I sold my last 90.

[Hodge]

Landrover do a job, basic but hard as nails compared to modern plastic trucks, they are a total different ball game to ranger etc, chalk and cheese. My defender has its place as does the ranger. It's pointless comparing them. If I want to go and pull a big butt over or go working in some rough ass places than the defender is my choice, if I wanna cruise around with air con on an in comfort it's time for the Ranger.

[Mick Dempsey]

Landrover do a job, basic but hard as nails compared to modern plastic trucks, they are a total different ball game to ranger etc, chalk and cheese. My defender has its place as does the ranger. It's pointless comparing them. If I want to go and pull a big butt over or go working in some rough ass places than the defender is my choice, if I wanna cruise around with air con on an in comfort it's time for the Ranger.

 

I disagree, they're chalk and chalk, it's not pointless comparing them, they're both 4wd tow tugs, both used off road, you can pull a butt over just as well with your new ranger as your Land Rover, the only factor will be your tyres.

[Hodge]

What I meant was for me, I won't be putting mud terrains on it, I won't be putting a winch on it, I won't be ragging it off road like I do the Landy coz that what I have the Landy for. I don't thing the ranger will be as tough as a defender though.

[Mick Dempsey]

Fair point.

In a few years though when it's a bit less shiny things might change.

I'm going to get a little petrol powered winch for the tow hitch soon, they seem pretty good.

When's yours arriving?

[Hodge]

I got it last week, I know what you mean though, in a few months when the newness has worn off I will have to start using it. It toes the chipper well, and it's great not to drive around with the window down to get a bit more room:)

[Woodworks]

Had mine 2 years now. Only 2 issues had problem with a component braking in the front axle and slight rusting on rear doors where there some spot welds. All done under warranty. I have had 4 Landrovers in the past would not go back. I find it a fantastic tow motor. I ve towed a 3.5 to mewp and forgot I had it on. Best bit is the mpg I get 34 average and 42 on a long run.

 

Bliming incredible mpg figures Never got more than 30 out of our D max and it averages nearer 25mpg

[Warners]

Landrover do a job, basic but hard as nails compared to modern plastic trucks, they are a total different ball game to ranger etc, chalk and cheese. My defender has its place as does the ranger. It's pointless comparing them. If I want to go and pull a big butt over or go working in some rough ass places than the defender is my choice, if I wanna cruise around with air con on an in comfort it's time for the Ranger.

 

Yep... Ranger will pull 80mph all day in comfort and is moderate off road... LR will leave you tired on a long run however as said already great for hauling a load over a muddy field. Nothing beats the LR off road...

[scraggs]

I disagree, they're chalk and chalk, it's not pointless comparing them, they're both 4wd tow tugs, both used off road, you can pull a butt over just as well with your new ranger as your Land Rover, the only factor will be your tyres.

 

Only if you can find a gear low enough

I hate towing with my ranger, but love the comfort, quietness and smoother drive.

 

I have a D max on demo one day next week, one of the problems with Isuzu is no local dealer anymore.