Comparison
Wedgetail vs Prorack Aero Deck platform
Short answer
The biggest difference is off-road: every Wedgetail is rated 100% off-road to its full dynamic rating, while Prorack says its maximum load rating reduces by 33% off sealed roads (50% for clamp-mounted systems). Static on a Wedgetail is 3.5 x dynamic (350 or 525 kg static); Prorack uses a multiple of three. Wedgetail racks are made in Bayswater, Victoria, Australia with a welded main frame and made to suit each vehicle, and warranty is 10 years on Wedgetail Adventure against a 3 year limited warranty on Prorack products. 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 | Prorack Aero Deck |
|---|---|---|
| Off-road rating | 100% of the dynamic rating, no derating | Maximum load rating reduces by 33% off sealed roads (50% for clamp-mounted systems)Source: prorack.com.au |
| Load rating | Set per vehicle fitment: 100 or 150 kg dynamic on most platforms | Capacity 100 kg (not stated as dynamic or static)Source: prorack.com.au |
| Static rating | 3.5 x dynamic (350 or 525 kg static) | 3 x the dynamic rating (confirm the multiplier with your vehicle maker)Source: prorack.com.au |
| Construction | Main frame welded; other parts bolt or click together; ships flat pack | Supplied as perimeter beams, slats, slat clamping plates and corner brackets with fasteners and assembly toolsSource: prorack.com.au |
| Material | Powder coated aluminium with glass reinforced nylon | Powder coated aluminiumSource: prorack.com.au |
| Warranty | 10 years (Core 3 years, Trade 5 years) | 3 year limited warrantySource: prorack.com.au |
| Made in | Bayswater, Victoria, Australia | |
| Vehicle fit | Made to suit each vehicle; 102 vehicle models across the Wedgetail ranges | Fits directly to most vehicle roofs (direct mount kit) or to existing crossbars (adapter kit)Source: prorack.com.au |
| Price | $1,525 to $5,905 RRP inc GST per vehicle fitment | $779.00 RRP, platform only (does not include freight or installation)Source: prorack.com.au |
| Mounting kit | Made for the vehicle and included in the fitment | Aero Deck Direct Mount Kit (4 Leg) PR3710 $160.00 RRP, or Crossbar Adapter Kit (4 pack) PR3712 $120.00 RRPSource: prorack.com.au |
| Wind deflector | Included | 1 x wind deflector includedSource: prorack.com.au |
| 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 rule means
Prorack's load ratings page says the maximum load rating reduces by 33% once you leave sealed roads, and by 50% for clamp-mounted systems. As an example of that rule, a system rated 100 kg on the road is limited to about 67 kg once it leaves sealed roads. On a Wedgetail, the dynamic rating listed for your vehicle is the figure on sealed and unsealed roads alike.
Prorack also says the component with the lowest rating sets the limit for the whole system, and that is true of any rack: the vehicle maker's roof limit still applies.
Universal platform or vehicle specific
The Aero Deck is a universal platform: Prorack sells it in two sizes and fits it with a direct mount kit or a crossbar adapter kit sold separately. A Wedgetail Adventure platform is made to suit each vehicle, with the mounting made for that roof. Look up your vehicle with Find My Vehicle or in the model guides, such as the Toyota HiLux guide.
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.
Comparing price
Prorack's Aero Deck price is for the platform only, with freight, installation and the mounting kit extra. Wedgetail prices are per vehicle fitment. Compare the complete kit for your own vehicle, and see the Wedgetail facts for who makes the racks and how they are rated.
Questions people ask
Does Prorack derate its racks off-road?
Yes. Prorack's load ratings page says the maximum load rating reduces by 33% off sealed roads, or 50% for clamp-mounted systems. Every Wedgetail is 100% off-road rated to its full rating.
What is the static rating on a Prorack compared with a Wedgetail?
Prorack says its static rating is three times the dynamic rating, to be confirmed with your vehicle maker. Wedgetail static ratings are 3.5 x dynamic (350 or 525 kg static on most platforms).
Which has the longer warranty?
Wedgetail Adventure, at 10 years. Prorack gives a 3 year limited warranty on all its products. Wedgetail Core is 3 years and Wedgetail Trade 5 years.
Is Prorack made in Australia?
Prorack's product and warranty pages do not say where its racks are made. Wedgetail racks are made in Bayswater, Victoria, Australia.
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
- prorack.com.au/load-ratings-explained, read 14 October 2026
- prorack.com.au/aero-deck-1300-mm-x-1500-mm, read 14 October 2026
- prorack.com.au/platforms/platform-mounting-kits, read 14 October 2026