Comparison
Wedgetail vs Offroad Animal Scout roof rack
Short answer
The biggest difference is the off-road rating: every Wedgetail is rated 100% off-road to its full dynamic rating, while Offroad Animal rates its Scout Roof Rack for the 2022-on Ranger at 95 kg driving and 63 kg off-road. A Wedgetail's static rating is 3.5 x dynamic (350 or 525 kg static), against 190 kg sitting still for the Scout. Wedgetail racks are made in Bayswater, Victoria, Australia with a welded main frame, and warranty is 10 years on Wedgetail Adventure against 24 months on the Scout. Third-party accessories fit a Wedgetail, some with a 10 mm spacer to clear the strength lip.
Wedgetail figures from Wedgetail product data; competitor figures from the linked sources, updated .
Side by side
| Feature | Wedgetail Adventure | Offroad Animal Scout |
|---|---|---|
| Off-road rating | 100% of the dynamic rating, no derating | Off-road rating 63 kg ("Offroad Rating is 63kg"), less the rack's own weightSource: offroadanimal.com.au |
| Dynamic rating | Set per vehicle fitment: 100 or 150 kg dynamic on most platforms; see the Ranger 2022 on dual cab platform | 95 kg driving ("Rated to 95kg driving")Source: offroadanimal.com.au |
| Static rating | 3.5 x dynamic (350 or 525 kg static) | 190 kg sitting stillSource: offroadanimal.com.au |
| Construction | Main frame welded; other parts bolt or click together; ships flat pack | Supplied as 5 T slot aluminium rails, side rails, front and rear mounts and a bag of nuts and boltsSource: offroadanimal.com.au |
| Material | Powder coated aluminium with glass reinforced nylon | Lightweight aluminium, powder coated matte blackSource: offroadanimal.com.au |
| Warranty | 10 years (Core 3 years, Trade 5 years) | 24 monthsSource: offroadanimal.com.au |
| Made in | Bayswater, Victoria, Australia | Not stated; the site says "Designed and Tested in Australia"Source: offroadanimal.com.au |
| Vehicle fit | Made to suit each vehicle, including the Ranger dual cab and extra cab from 2022; 102 vehicle models across the Wedgetail ranges | Ford Next Gen Ranger, Super Duty and Raptor 2022 to currentSource: offroadanimal.com.au |
| Price | $1,525 to $5,905 RRP inc GST per vehicle fitment | $1,520.00 (all prices in AUD)Source: offroadanimal.com.au |
| Wind deflector | Included | |
| Third-party accessories | Fit; some need a 10 mm spacer to clear the strength lip | |
| Where to buy | 134 stockists, every one sells and fits |
What the off-road difference means
Offroad Animal's own product page works the Scout's off-road figure down further: it rates the rack at 63 kg off-road and subtracts the rack's own weight, leaving 48 kg of gear off the bitumen. On a Wedgetail, the dynamic rating listed for your vehicle is the figure on sealed and unsealed roads alike, so what you can carry to camp is what you can carry down the track.
Whatever rack you choose, the vehicle maker's roof limit still applies. Check the rating listed for your exact fitment in the Ford Ranger roof rack guide.
Build and fitting
A Wedgetail Adventure platform has a welded main frame; the other parts bolt or click together and it ships flat pack. Offroad Animal supplies the Scout as five T slot aluminium rails, side rails, front and rear mounts and a bag of nuts and bolts, and its page notes the head liner needs to be dropped to fit it on the Next Gen Ranger.
Accessory compatibility
The lip around a Wedgetail platform is there for strength. Some third-party accessories need a 10 mm spacer to clear it, and with that they fit. There is no Wedgetail spacer kit; the accessory compatibility guide explains the lip and the spacer. Wedgetail also sells its own accessories.
Comparing price
Wedgetail prices are for a complete rack made to suit a vehicle. The Scout's listed price is for the Next Gen Ranger kit. Compare the full kit for your own vehicle using Find My Vehicle, and see the Wedgetail facts for who makes the racks and how they are rated.
Questions people ask
What is the Offroad Animal Scout's off-road rating?
63 kg on the Next Gen Ranger, according to Offroad Animal's product page, which then subtracts the rack's own weight. It rates the same rack at 95 kg driving on road. A Wedgetail carries its full dynamic rating off-road, with no derating.
Is the Offroad Animal Scout made in Australia?
Offroad Animal's product page does not state where the Scout is made; its site says its gear is designed and tested in Australia. Wedgetail racks are made in Bayswater, Victoria, Australia.
Which has the longer warranty?
Wedgetail Adventure, at 10 years. Offroad Animal lists 24 months on the Scout. Wedgetail Core is 3 years and Wedgetail Trade 5 years.
Does Wedgetail make a platform for the 2022-on Ford Ranger?
Yes. Wedgetail Adventure platforms are made for the Ranger dual cab and extra cab from 2022, including a dual cab platform. The Ford Ranger guide lists every fitment with its rating and price.
Do other brands' accessories fit a Wedgetail?
Yes. Some third-party accessories need a 10 mm spacer to clear the lip around the platform, and with that they fit.
Where can I buy and get a Wedgetail fitted?
From 134 stockists across Australia, every one of which sells and fits, or at the factory in Bayswater VIC, which fits racks on site. See where to buy.
Sources
- offroadanimal.com.au/scout-roof-rack-to-suit-next-gen-ranger-super-duty-and-r..., read 14 October 2026
- offroadanimal.com.au, read 14 October 2026