Ford Ranger for sale near Delavan, WI
The Ford Ranger is the mid-size body-on-frame pickup that splits the difference between the unibody Maverick and the full-size F-150. The current Ranger is the 2024+ T6 redesign — wider track, longer wheelbase than the previous generation, and a new infotainment system with a 12-in vertical Sync 4A screen on most trims. Standard 2.3L EcoBoost four-cylinder makes 270 hp; the available 2.7L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 (standard on Lariat and Raptor) makes 315 hp and pulls up to 7,500 lbs. Walworth County buyers tend to choose Ranger over F-150 when they want truck capability — real body-on-frame durability, true off-road geometry, 4WD with locking rear diff — in a footprint that fits older garages and downtown Lake Geneva and Elkhorn parking. Pre-owned 2019-2023 Rangers (previous generation) are widely available and cheaper alternatives. Call (262) 455-8480.
Ranger trim levels
Starting MSRP shown is approximate. Dino has the live number, current factory and Ford Credit incentives, and out-the-door pricing for every trim in stock. Call (262) 455-8480 for today’s deal.
| Trim | Starting MSRP | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| XL | from $34k | Work-truck base. Vinyl floor, manual cloth, 2.3L EcoBoost. The cheapest way into a new Ranger. |
| XLT | from $39k | Volume seller. Cloth seats, Sync 4A 10-in screen, Co-Pilot360. FX4 off-road package available. |
| Lariat | from $47k | Leather standard, dual-zone climate, 12-in screen, available 2.7L V6. The comfort-and-capability sweet spot. |
| Raptor | from $58k | Fox 2.5-in Live Valve shocks, 33-in tires, 2.7L EcoBoost V6 making 405 hp, locking front and rear diffs. |
Ranger engines and drivetrains
- 2.3L EcoBoost turbocharged inline-4 (270 hp / 310 lb-ft)
- 2.7L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 (315 hp / 400 lb-ft, standard Lariat/Raptor)
- 10-speed automatic on all trims
- RWD or 4WD with electronic-locking rear diff (Raptor adds front locker)
Body and configuration options
- SuperCrew + 5.1-ft bed only (no Regular Cab or SuperCab in current generation)
Towing and payload
- Max tow rating
- Up to 7,500 lbs (with tow package, 2.7L V6)
- Max payload
- Up to 1,711 lbs
Max ratings require specific configuration (engine, axle ratio, tow package). Dino will confirm the rating for the actual unit you’re looking at.
Ranger compared to the competition
Ranger vs Toyota Tacoma
Ranger has better infotainment, the Raptor option, and stronger Ford service network. Tacoma has decades-long reliability data and an unmatched aftermarket. For Wisconsin road-salt longevity, Ranger's modern corrosion package is competitive; the historical 'Tacomas last forever' reputation is largely earned but Ranger has closed the gap.
Ranger vs Chevy Colorado
Ranger offers the Raptor (Colorado has the ZR2 — comparable); Ranger has slightly higher tow rating with the V6 package. Colorado counters with the 2.7L turbo gas standard (more low-end torque than Ranger's 2.3L EcoBoost). For trim-for-trim comparison, Ranger holds its value slightly better at trade-in time.
How Ranger buyers around Walworth County use it
- Smaller property contractor / mobile trade — XLT FX4 fits in old downtown Delavan and Elkhorn alley loading areas where an F-150 won't.
- Boat trailer / single ATV trailer hauling — 7,500-lb tow rating handles most Lake Geneva and Kettle Moraine trailer setups.
- Off-road weekender at the Kettle Moraine south unit — FX4 or Raptor with the locking diff handles the rocky trails south of Whitewater.
- Second vehicle for an F-150 household — Ranger sits in the garage on weekdays and goes north on weekends.
Ranger questions Dino hears most
- Ford Ranger vs Maverick — which one should I buy?
- Maverick is unibody (car-like ride, no real off-road capability) with a 1,500-lb payload and 4,000-lb max tow rating. Ranger is body-on-frame (truck ride, full off-road capability, FX4 and Raptor packages available) with 1,711-lb payload and 7,500-lb tow rating. Maverick starts $10k cheaper and offers a hybrid powertrain Ranger doesn't have. If you tow over 4,000 lbs, go off-pavement, or just want a real truck, Ranger. If you commute and tow occasionally, Maverick.
- Ford Ranger Raptor — is it the same as the F-150 Raptor?
- Smaller version. Ranger Raptor shares the desert-running suspension philosophy (Fox 2.5-in Live Valve shocks, locking diffs, beadlock-capable wheels) but uses the 2.7L EcoBoost V6 making 405 hp versus F-150 Raptor's 3.5L High-Output making 450 hp. Ranger Raptor is shorter wheelbase (better for tight trails), $25k cheaper than the F-150 Raptor, and easier to park in regular garages. For Wisconsin terrain — no actual desert running, mostly winter trails and gravel — Ranger Raptor is the proportionally smarter buy unless you specifically want maximum power.
- Used Ford Ranger years to consider?
- The 2019-2023 prior-generation Ranger is widely available and reliable; standard 2.3L EcoBoost paired to a 10-speed automatic that had a few early-year TSBs (resolved by 2021). Avoid the 2019 first-year if you can; 2020 onward is cleaner. The 2024 T6 redesign brought a longer wheelbase, better interior, and new infotainment but is too new for long-term reliability data. For pre-owned, 2021-2023 Lariat with the FX4 package is the sweet spot at $32k-$38k with under 50,000 miles.