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Looking for a bullbar for your Ford Ranger PXIII? Look no further, we’ve done all the hard work with more than 20 bullbars and bumpers listed, covering price, weight, and more.
When it comes to choosing a new bullbar for your vehicle, there are so many different types to choose from. We’ve listed the major makes and models, got all of the prices, weights and more to make it easy for you when you’re trying to choose a bullbar or steel bumper for your Ford Ranger PX3. In this article, we’ve listed more than 20 bullbars and steel bumpers in both a table format below (think of it as a snapshot) and then in more detail further down.
We’ve listed everything in alphabetical order to make it easier for you to search – be aware that pricing doesn’t include fitment, unless we’ve said that it does, but we have included postage as some brands supply a set postage amount regardless of where you live. As always with these things, if there’s a bar you know of that we’ve not got on our list, then leave a comment and we’ll add it.
| Bullbars | Price | Installation | Weight | Integrated Recovery Points | Light bar or Spotlight fitment | Winch Mount |
| ARB Alloy Bullbar | $2790.00 | Bumper cut | 65kg | No | Yes | Yes |
| ARB Commercial Bullbar | $1587.00 | Bumper cut | 80kg | No | Yes | Yes |
| ARB Summit Bullbar | $2371.00 | Bumper cut | 60kg | No | Yes | Yes |
| ARB Summit Sahara Bar | $2329.00 | Bumper cut | 75kg | No | Yes | Yes |
| Drivetech 4×4 Bumper by Rival | $2599.00 | Bumper replacement | 50kg | Yes | No | Yes |
| East Coast Bullbars Big Tube Bar | $3180.00 | Bumper cut | 48kg | No | Yes | Yes |
| East Coast Bullbars Type 8 Bar | $1212.00 | Over bumper/minor mods | 12kg | No | Yes | No |
| Extreme Series Bullbar | $2090.00 | Bumper replacement | 60kg | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hamer King-Series Bullbar | $2290.00 | Bumper replacement | 40kg | Yes | No | Yes |
| Ironman4x4 Commercial Deluxe Bullbar | $2350.00 | Bumper cut | 85kg | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ironman4x4 Proguard Bullbar | $1491.00 | Bumper cut | 75kg | No | Yes | Yes |
| Max4x4 Max Gen II | $1695.00 | Bumper cut | 70kg | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| McArmor Eagle | $2490.00 | Bumper cut | 60kg | No | Yes | Yes |
| McArmor Hercules | $2690.00 | Bumper cut | 60kg | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MCC Phoenix Bar | $2090.00 | Bumper cut | 75kg | No | Yes | Yes |
| MCC Rocker Bar | $2390.00 | Bumper replacement | 75kg | No | Yes | Yes |
| Offroad Animal Predator Bullbar | $2200.00 | Bumper replacement | 52kg | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rhino4x4’s Evolution 3D winch bar | $2800.00 | Bumper replacement | 65kg | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SmartBar SpartanBar | $2383.00 | Bumper cut | 40kg | No | Yes | Yes |
| StealthBar by SmartBar | $2180.00 | Bumper replacement | 29kg | No | Yes | Yes |
| TJM Chaser Series | $2100.00 | Bumper replacement | 60kg | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TJM Outback Bullbar | $2695.00 | Bumper cut | 80kg | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TJM Signature Bullbar | $2999.00 | Bumper cut | 60kg | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Uneek 4×4 Commander Bullbar | $2713.00 | Bumper replacement | 65kg | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Uneek 4×4 Crawler Bullbar | $2490.00 | Bumper replacement | 40kg | Yes | Yes | Yes |
ARB Alloy Bullbar
The ARB Alloy Bullbar offers a contemporary look to the front-end of your Ranger. The Alloy Bullbar is winch compatible with a range of low mount winch options. It also has provision to accommodate spotlights as well as two aerial brackets located on the top of the centre frame. It has two 60mm x 3mm outer alloy tubes as well as a 48mm x 3mm alloy cross tube. The ARB Alloy Bullbar also includes integrated LED indicator and clearance lights. It is only available for the base-model PX3 Ranger without parking sensors or adaptive cruise control compatibility.
- Cost: $2790 not fitted;
- Installation: Bumper cut;
- Sensors: No provision for sensors;
- Weight: Approx 65kg; and
- Under body protection: Comes with steel protection panels underneath on the centre and either side.
For more information, visit: ARB.com.au
ARB Commercial Bullbar
ARB developed its Commercial bar to be both strong and budget-friendly. It claims cost savings have made via “a simplified manufacturing process,” which means there’s a lot less welding of the top hoops, without the flat bar uprights. The Commercial Bullbar comes with two 60.3mm outer tubes and a 76.1mm centre tube and is engineered to be airbag compatible. It is, what ARB calls, a combination style bar, and it suits both winch and non-winch applications. The Commercial Bullbar comes with provision for OE parking sensors, and a supplementary kit is available, to make it compatible with the Ranger’s adaptive cruise control and Semi-Auto Active Park Assist. The bar can fit low-mount winches up to 10,000lb and has provisions for spotlights on top as well as two aerial brackets.
- Cost: $1,587 not fitted:
- Installation: Bumper cut;
- Sensors: Compatible with parking sensors, Semi-Auto Active Park Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control;
- Weight: Approx 80kg; and
- Underbody protection: Underbody protection panels on both the centre and sides.
For more information, visit ARB.com.au
ARB Summit BullBar
The ARB Summit Bar is one of its flagship models. The Summit Bar includes provision for OE front parking sensors and Semi-Auto Active Park Assist. It has a split-pan design to allow maximum airflow while maintaining strength, and also has twin Hi-Lift jack points. It can house a low-mount winch up to 10,000lb, along with the ability to mount either light bars or driving lights. The Summit Bar also comes with two aerial brackets and comes in either a black powder-coat finish or the option of a colour-coded finish to the paint code of individual vehicles.
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- Cost: $2371 not fitted;
- Installation: Bumper cut;
- Sensors: Compatible with both OE front parking sensors and Semi-Auto Active Park Assist;
- Weight: Approx 60kg; and
- Underbody protection: Compatible with ARB under vehicle protection.
For more information, visit ARB.com.au
ARB Summit Sahara Bar
The Summit Sahara Bar offers an alternative to ARB’s Summit Bullbar; in that it features an upright design rather than the looped design of the Summit bar. It is made from what ARB calls “durable steel”. It comes with underbody protection panels in the centre, and both each side and the centre panel has laser-cut holes for airflow. The Summit Sahara bullbar is airbag compatible and can suit both winch and non-winch applications; accommodating a range of winches up to 10,000lb. It has twin hi-lift jacking points located in the bar and has provision for mounting driving lights. It also has two aerial brackets on the edges of the bar and includes ARB’s LED, indicator and clearance light.
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- Cost: $2329 not fitted;
- Installation: Bumper cut;
- Sensors: Compatible with OE parking sensors as standard;
- Weight: Approx 75kg; and
- Underbody protection: Compatible with underbody protection.
For more information, visit ARB.com.au
Drivetech 4×4 Bumper by Rival
Drivetech 4×4 Bumpers by Rival offer a different approach to a bullbar; being a hybrid bumper and bar. And, instead of steel, they’re made from 6mm alloy, which means they retain their strength while being significantly lighter than a regular bullbar. As a full bumper replacement, it means they’re easy to fit, completely replacing the OE bumper. The bar has steel 25mm towing points as well as tow hooks and a winch mount. It has Hi-Lift jack slots, as well as adjustable IP69K LED lights as standard. The bar only comes in a matte black finish, however, you can request your stockist for it to be colour coded. It also has a unique mounting bracket that’s included for models with parking sensors.
- Cost: $2599;
- Installation: Full replacement;
- Sensors: Compatible with front parking sensors with an adaptor to suit the radar for tech pack spec Rangers;
- Weight: 50kg; and
- Underbody protection: Fits with Rival under body armour.
For more information check out Drivetech4x4.com.au
East Coast Bullbars Big Tube Bar
East Coast Bullbars claim to make the “world’s best alloy bullbars” with lightweight compared to traditional steel bars its most significant selling point. The Big Tube Bullbar is manufactured in Australia from high-tensile, structural-grade alloy. It is winch compatible, and can take a low-mount winch up to a 9000lb; it’s attached straight to the chassis. The Big Tube Bar comes with a braced lower skirt to provide some slight underbody protection. The bar also comes with LED light combinations, bumper lights, directional cooling vents and an aerial bracket. You can choose to either keep your ECB bar a shiny alloy mirror-polished finish or choose from lower maintenance, powder-coat finish options.
- Cost: $3180 powder coated;
- Installation: Bumper cut;
- Sensors: Compatible with front parking sensors;
- Weight: 48kg; and
- Underbody protection: Compatible with underbody protection.
For more information, visit ECB.com.au
East Coast Bullbars Type 8 Bar
The Type 8 Bar from East Coast Bullbars is designed and manufactured in Australia and made from high-tensile alloy tubing that it claims will never rust or corrode. It is made to protect the bumper grille and headlights. The Type 8 Bar comes standard with spotlight mounting tabs as well as a lifetime warranty.
- Cost: $1212 powder coated;
- Installation: Over bumper with minor modification;
- Sensors: Compatible with Ford Ranger sensors;
- Weight: 12kg; and
- Underbody protection: None.
Extreme Series BullBar
The Extreme Series Bullbar comes in black powder coat, although as a cost-option it can be colour coded to your vehicle. The bar includes a winch cradle, which can take up to a 13,000lb low-mount winch. The Extreme Series bar also comes with rated tow points, 3500-4000kg each, however, ECB recommends they are used with a bridal and winch only. It also comes with a bash plate that goes under your front diff, and the bar also fits the factory fog lights. On top of the bar, there are two spotlight mounting points which can suit nine-inch LED spotlights or an LED light bar.
- Cost: $2090;
- Installation: Complete bumper replacement;
- Sensors: Compatible with parking sensors and suits tech pack ACC lane assist module;
- Weight: 60kg; and
- Underbody protection: Comes with a bash plate that goes to the front diff.
For more information, check out Toughtoys.com.au
Hamer King-Series Bullbar
The Hamer King-Series Bullbar is a full replacement and provides an aggressive front-end for the Ranger. It is winch compatible and comes with two tow points. It supports all factory sensors and is compatible with tech pack equipped Rangers. The King-Series Bullbar also comes with LED fog lights, Indicators, daytime running lights, and position lights.
- Cost: $2290;
- Installation: Full bumper replacement;
- Sensors: Compatible with tech pack equipped Rangers;
- Weight: Approx 40kg; and
- Underbody protection: Compatible with underbody protection.
For more information, visit PXWholesales.com.au
Ironman 4X4 Commercial Deluxe Bullbar
A bit like the ARB Summit Bar, the Ironman 4X4 Commercial Deluxe Bullbar is both tough looking and functional. Ironman 4X4 claims the bar improves the vehicle’s approach angle, it is also fully ADR and airbag compliant. The bar features in-set LED parker, fog lights and indicators, and is also compatible with winches. At the front, there are Hi-Lift jacking points as well as both spotlight and aerial mounting points. The Deluxe Commercial Bar is also compatible with the PX3’s tech pack and adaptive cruise control.
- Cost: $2350 supplied and fitted;
- Installation: Bumper cut;
- Sensors: Compatible with tech pack and adaptive cruise control;
- Weight: Approx 85kg; and
- Underbody protection: Compatible with underbody protection.
For more information, check out Iroman4x4.com
Ironman 4×4 Proguard Bullbar
The Ironman 4×4 Proguard Bullbar is a replacement bumper and can be tweaked by adding either a single loop or triple loop as a cost option. It can accommodate a winch and also offers mounting points for driving lights. The bar is made from steel, is airbag compatible, and comes with a one-year warranty.
- Cost: $1491;
- Installation: Bumper cut;
- Sensors: Compatible with parking sensors and Adaptive Cruise Control;
- Weight: Approx 75kg; and
- Underbody protection: Compatible with underbody protection.
For more information check out Ironman4x4.com.au
Max4x4 Max Gen II
Max4x4’s new Max Gen II bar has a bevelled style and comes with indicators that are compatible with the Ranger’s daytime-running lights. It also comes with twin 4000kg-rated recovery points, and has provisions to fit a winch. The Max Gen II bar also has OE standard fog lights and comes with embossed underbody protection plates.
- Cost: $1695;
- Installation: Bumper cut;
- Sensors: Compatible with Ford Ranger Sensors;
- Weight: Approx 70kg; and
- Underbody protection: Comes with slight underbody protection.
For more information, visit Autopartsco.com.au
McArmor Eagle
The McArmor Eagle is McArmor4x4’s flagship bullbar. Compatible with Ford Ranger’s equipped with the tech pack, the Eagle is designed to be functional and good-looking while still providing full front-end protection for the Ranger. Built from 3mm and 5mm steel plate with 62mm steel tubing, it offers multiple aerial and light mounts, as well as LED daytime running lights, and LED fog lights as standard. It comes powder coated black as standard; however, colour-coded options are available.
- Cost: $2490;
- Installation: Bumper cut;
- Sensors: Compatible with Ford Ranger’s fitted with tech pack;
- Weight: 60kg; and
- Underbody protection: Compatible with underbody protection.
For more information, check out McArmor4x4.com.au
McArmor Hercules Bar
The McArmor Hercules Bar is intended to give your Ranger an aggressive modern look. It is winch compatible as well as offering parking sensor and radar compliance. It has in-built shackle tow points, LED daytime running lights, LED indicators as well as LED fog lights. The McArmor Hercules Bar also features two Hi-Lift jack points, twin aerial mounts, as well as a low loop on the bumper to provide some additional radiator protection and a place to mount spotlights. It is constructed from 3mm and 5mm plate steel to provide maximum strength and toughness. It also comes with side pod under plates to offer some slight underbody protection. The McArmor Hercules Bar comes standard in a black powder coat finish; however, colour-coded options are available.
- Cost: $2690;
- Installation: Bumper cut;
- Sensors: Compatible with parking sensors and radar;
- Weight: 60kg; and
- Underbody protection: Slight standard underbody protection.
For more information visit McArmor4x4.com.au
MCC Phoenix Stainless Triple Loop Bar
The MCC Phoenix Bar is ADR approved, winch compatible and can come in both triple loop and single loop configurations. It comes standard powder-coated black, has four aerial mounts, two Hi-Lift jack points as well as LED parkers and indicators. The bar comes with slight underbody protection as well as 90mm fog lights. While the bar is designed to be tough, it still meets the required safety standards and is airbag approved. It is also designed for the Ranger and so is compatible with Ford’s tech pack.
- Cost: $2090;
- Installation: Bumper cut;
- Sensors: Compatible with Ford Ranger tech pack;
- Weight: 75kg; and
- Underbody protection: Slight underbody protection.
For more information, visit Offroadcentral.com.au
MCC Rocker Bar
The Rocker Bar from MCC is a robust functional bar that’s available with either no loop, single loop, or triple loops. It comes with dual aerial mounts; twin Hi-Lift Jack points as well as LED parkers and indicators. It comes ADR approved for airbag and winch compatibility and is made to work on Ranger’s equipped with the tech pack.
- Cost: $2390;
- Installation: Bumper replacement;
- Sensors: Compatible with Tech Pack model Rangers;
- Weight: Approx 75kg; and
- Underbody protection: Comes with an underbar protection plate.
For more information visit MCC.com.au
Offroad Animal Predator BullBar
Offroad Animal is a new company and its Predator Bullbar looks great, it’s got provisions for a winch while a top hoop is a cost option. Its ADR compliant and airbag compatible and works with the Ranger’s tech packs and parking sensors. It has Hi-Lift jacking points and claims to sit only 150-160mm out from the front of the grille, which it claims is a lot closer than several competitors. It’s available in either in black or colour coded to your vehicle and can also be fitted with optional 24mm steel tow hooks.
- Cost: $2200;
- Installation: Complete bumper replacement;
- Sensors: Compatible with parking sensors and tech pack equipped Rangers;
- Weight: 52kg; and
- Under body protection: Comes with one bottom bash plate.
For more information, visit Offroadanimal.com.au
Rhino4x4 Evolution 3D Winch Bar
Rhino4X4’s Evolution 3D Winch Bar provides an option to make the front of your Ranger look tough but not like a truck. Made from a sturdy 3mm and 5mm fully steel construction the Evolution 3D Winch Bar looks not only sleek but is also tough enough to protect your engine’s vitals. The bar also comes with a 5mm aluminium bash plate to protect the underside of your Ranger. It is winch compatible and comes with two recovery points. The bar is fully compatible with the Ranger’s tech pack and active cruise control, including the front parking sensors and front radar sensor. The Evolution 3D Winch Bar comes standard in powder coat matte black but can be colour coded with your vehicle; you can also get a light-mounting bracket to provide added space to mount either spotlights or a light bar.
- Cost: $2800;
- Installation: Complete bumper replacement;
- Sensors: Fully compatible with tech pack, Active Cruise Control, front parking sensors and front radar sensor;
- Weight: Approx 65kg; and
- Underbody protection: Comes with a 5mm aluminium bash plate.
For more information, visit Rhino4x4.com.au
SmartBar SpartanBar
The SmartBar SpartanBar is what used to be called, just SmartBar, and it has divided the Interweb. Its unconventional looks may put off some Ranger owners; however, it has its positives such as the lightweight design, full frontal protection, and its pedestrian-friendly co-polymer construction. For the winch-compatible model, the bar weighs in at only 40kg, and it can also take driving lights, along with ARB recovery points and under-vehicle protection. The winch-compatible bar can accommodate up to a 9500lb winch, and it also comes with two aerial mounts and LED parker/indicator lights.
- Cost: $2383;
- Installation: Bumper cut;
- Sensors: Compatible with Adaptive Cruise Control, Forward Collision Alert, and parking sensors;
- Weight: 40kg; and
- Underbody protection: Compatible with ARB under vehicle protection.
For more information, visit Smartbar.com.au
StealthBar by SmartBar
If a SmartBar isn’t quite up your alley, they have something that may well be, still as safe and clever as a SmartBar but with improved looks, meet the StealthBar. The StealthBar is proudly designed and made in Australia from an “intelligent” co-polymer material. The co-polymer construction means the StealthBar is a lot lighter than competitors, weighing just 29kg for a winch-compatible version. SmartBars are known for their impact resilience; able to compress up to 85 per cent and bounce back to 95 per cent of its original shape within minutes of most impacts. The StealthBar is also compatible with Ford’s parking sensors and adaptive cruise control and can also have a wide range of spotlights mounted on it. It also comes with an antenna mount for your UHF radio and is compatible with ARB recovery points.
- Cost: $2180;
- Installation: Full bumper replacement;
- Sensors: Compatible with front parking sensors and OE adaptive cruise control;
- Weight: 29kg; and
- Underbody protection: Compatible with ARB under vehicle protection.
For more information check out Smartbar.com.au
TJM Chaser Series BullBar
The TJM Chaser Series Bullbar is yet another take on a replacement bumper with plenty of tubing and exposed holes, the bar is ADR compliant and comes with a three-year warranty. It features reinforced T-slots that are suitable for a Hi-Lift jack as well as 8000kg-rated recovery points as standard. Its even winch compatible and can accommodate both driving lights and has provision for two aerials. The Chaser Bar is also compatible with both parking sensors and adaptive cruise control.
- Cost: $2100;
- Installation: Full Bumper replacement;
- Sensors: Compatible with the Ford Ranger tech pack;
- Weight: 60kg; and
- Underbody protection: Comes with slight underbody protection.
For information, check out TJM.com.au
TJM Outback Bullbar
The TJM Outback Bar comes ready to take a winch and is standard with 8000kg-rated recovery points. The Outback bar also comes with LED fog lights and LED combination lights, as well as reinforced T-slot recovery jack points. It is constructed from 63mm pipework. The Outback Bullbar also comes with dual aerial mounting points and comes compatible with both parking sensors and Adaptive Cruise Control.
- Cost: $2695;
- Installation: Bumper cut;
- Sensors: Compatible with Adaptive Cruise Control and parking sensors;
- Weight: 80kg; and
- Underbody protection: Compatible with underbody protection.
For more information, visit TJM.com.au
TJM Signature Bullbar
The Signature Bullbar is TJM’s alloy bar option. Equipped with TJM’s 8000kg-rated recovery points, the bullbar is also winch compatible with a steel winch mount within the bar. The Signature bar accommodates driving lights up to 220mm in diameter and features two aerial mounts. On the front of the bullbar, TJM has fitted it with “energy absorbing bumperettes” which are intended to take the initial shock load and disperse it across the bar. The bar is constructed from 63mm polished outer tubes and 76mm polished centre tube. Designed and engineered in Australia, TJM offers a three-year warranty on the Signature Bullbar.
- Cost: $2999;
- Installation: Bumper Cut;
- Sensors: Compatible with Adaptive Cruise Control and Parking sensors;
- Weight: 60kg; and
- Underbody protection: Compatible with underbody protection.
For more information, visit TJM.com.au
Uneek 4×4 Commander Bullbar
Made in Australia, Uneek 4×4’s Commander Bullbar offers fascia panels standard in black but can be changed to brushed stainless, or colour coded to match your vehicle; you can add red tow hooks/recovery points rated to 3.5T as a cost option. It fits most eight-inch spotlights as well as low mount winches, and it also has a three-inch steel heavy-duty tube welded on to protect the radiator and grille. ADR compliant and airbag compatible as well, the Commander Bullbar is designed to suit PX3 Rangers.
- Cost: $2713 + $140 (delivery charges);
- Installation: Full bumper replacement;
- Sensors: Compatible with parking sensors and tech pack equipped Rangers;
- Weight: 65kg; and
- Underbody: Includes a centre skid plate that goes to the start of the factory skid plate.
For more information, visit Uneek4x4.com.au
Uneek 4X4 Crawler Bullbar
The Uneek 4X4 Crawler Bullbar is built here in Australia and has been designed to sit tight to the body, the bullbar features two recovery points rated to 3.5 tonnes as standard. The bullbar has provisions for the tech pack specification some Ford Ranger variants offer and comes with a massive five-year warranty. The Uneek 4X4 Crawler Bullbar also suits most low-mount winches, and you can also get an optional bolt-on grille guard tube, which you can mount lights too.
- Cost: $2490 + $140 shipping;
- Installation: Full bumper replacement;
- Sensors: Compatible with Rangers fitted with tech pack including parking sensors;
- Weight: 40kg; and
- Underbody protection: Centre skid plate included which goes to the start of the factory skid plate.
For more information visit Uneek4X4.com.au
If there is a bar you love, and it is compatible with the Ford Ranger PX3 let us know in the comments below.
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