Comparison
Wedgetail Adventure vs Wedgetail Core: which platform do you need?
Short answer
Core is the entry platform (warranty of 3 years, $1,400 to $1,695); Adventure is the full platform (warranty of 10 years, wider vehicle and accessory range). Both are made in Bayswater VIC from powder coated aluminium with glass reinforced nylon, both are rated 100 or 150 kg dynamic on most fitments, and both hold that rating 100% off-road with static at 3.5 x dynamic. Core is listed for 11 dual cab and wagon roof fitments; Adventure for 139, including ute canopies and tubs, from $1,525 to $5,905 RRP inc GST.
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Adventure and Core side by side
| Feature | Wedgetail Adventure | Wedgetail Core |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,310 to $5,905 RRP inc GST (139 fitments) | $1,400 to $1,695 RRP inc GST (11 fitments) |
| Dynamic load rating | 100 or 150 kg dynamic on most fitments, 100% off-road, no derating | 100 or 150 kg dynamic, 100% off-road, no derating |
| Off-road | 100% of the dynamic rating, no derating | 100% of the dynamic rating, no derating |
| Static rating | 3.5 x dynamic | 3.5 x dynamic |
| Warranty | 10 years (5 years on 1) | 3 years |
| Vehicles | 59 vehicle models, 139 fitments | 10 vehicle models, 11 fitments |
| Mounts on | Vehicle roof, ute canopy or ute tub | Vehicle roof (dual cabs and wagons) |
| Material | Powder coated aluminium, glass reinforced nylon | Powder coated aluminium, glass reinforced nylon |
| Wind deflector | Included | Included |
| Made in | Bayswater, Victoria, Australia | Bayswater, Victoria, Australia |
What is the same
- Made in Bayswater, Victoria, with a welded main frame; the other parts bolt or click together and the rack ships flat pack.
- Powder coated aluminium with glass reinforced nylon.
- Rated 100% off-road to the full dynamic rating, with no derating, and static at 3.5 x dynamic.
- A wind deflector is included.
- Third-party accessories fit; some need a 10 mm spacer to clear the strength lip around the platform, and with that they fit.
What is different
Warranty is the biggest difference: 10 years on Adventure against 3 years on Core. Core costs less, $1,400 to $1,695 RRP inc GST against $1,525 to $5,905 for Adventure, but it is listed for far fewer vehicles and only on the roof; Adventure also covers ute canopies and ute tubs. The Wedgetail Adventure accessory range includes conduit carriers, awning brackets and a Lockable Starlink Mini Mount; ask a stockist which accessories suit the platform you choose.
Which one to choose
- Core is listed for your vehicle and you want the lower price: Wedgetail Core. You get the same off-road rating rules on a shorter warranty.
- You tour hard, keep the rack for years, or want the longest cover: Wedgetail Adventure.
- You need a canopy or tub fitment, or Core is not listed for your vehicle: Wedgetail Adventure.
Core is listed for the BYD Shark 6, Ford Everest, Ford Ranger, GWM Cannon with roof rails, Isuzu D-Max, Mazda BT-50, Mitsubishi Triton, Nissan Patrol, Toyota Hilux and Toyota Prado. Check yours in Find My Vehicle, or see the full ranges at Wedgetail Adventure and Wedgetail Core.
Questions people ask
What is the difference between Wedgetail Adventure and Wedgetail Core?
Warranty, price and vehicle coverage. Adventure carries 10 years and fits far more vehicles, plus ute canopies and tubs; Core carries 3 years, costs $1,400 to $1,695 RRP inc GST and is listed for 11 dual cab and wagon roof fitments. Both are rated 100% off-road with no derating.
Is there a Wedgetail Core for the BYD Shark 6?
Yes: the BYD Shark Dual Cab (2025 - Current) Wedgetail Core. There is also a BYD Shark Dual Cab Wedgetail Adventure Platform if you want the longer warranty.
Is Wedgetail Core rated for off-road use?
Yes. Every Wedgetail, Core included, is rated 100% off-road to its full dynamic rating, with no separate lower off-road figure.
Is Core cheaper than Adventure for the same vehicle?
Yes, for the vehicles both cover. On the 2022-on Ford Ranger dual cab, compare the Wedgetail Core with the Wedgetail Adventure Platform; each page shows the rating and price.
Which is better for a rooftop tent?
Either, if the dynamic rating for your vehicle covers the tent. Static is 3.5 x dynamic on both, so a platform rated 100 or 150 kg dynamic holds 350 or 525 kg static parked; Adventure adds the longer warranty and more fitments.
Do Core and Adventure come with a wind deflector?
Yes. A wind deflector is included with every Wedgetail rack except Trade Max crossbar kits and the Technician ladder rack.