Comparison
Wedgetail vs Rhino-Rack for vans
Short answer
For a van, Wedgetail makes complete racks to suit each van in Bayswater, Victoria, Australia, from Wedgetail Trade and Commercial Max platforms to Trade Max crossbars, each rated 100% off-road to its full dynamic rating, while Rhino-Rack sells the platform and the van mounting separately: on a Toyota HiAce Gen6 that is a Pioneer 6 Platform (2700 x 1472 mm, $2,399 RRP, made in China) on an RTHB3 backbone with a 120 kg load limit. Rhino-Rack's AU page shows no price for the backbone and works out off-road ratings from the vehicle manual or a formula in its fitting instructions. Warranty is 5 years on Wedgetail Trade and 1 year on most Commercial Max racks; Rhino-Rack lists 5 years on Pioneer platforms. Van fitments, ratings and prices for each Wedgetail range are in the table below.
Wedgetail figures from Wedgetail product data; competitor figures from the linked sources, updated .
Van racks side by side
| Feature | Wedgetail Trade (vans) | Commercial Max (vans) | Trade Max (vans) | Rhino-Rack Pioneer 6 + HiAce backbone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,955 to $2,570 RRP inc GST (56 fitments) | $1,405 to $5,200 RRP inc GST (140 fitments) | $230 to $1,400 RRP inc GST (57 fitments) | Platform 62105: $2,399.00 RRP inc GST; Rhino-Rack's RTHB3 backbone page shows no AU priceSource: rhinorack.com |
| Load rating | 100 or 150 kg dynamic, 100% off-road, no derating | 100 or 150 kg dynamic on most fitments, 100% off-road, no derating | 100 kg dynamic on most fitments, 100% off-road, no derating | RTHB3 backbone: "120kg load limit" (on-road or off-road not stated); no load value on the 62105 platform pageSource: rhinorack.com |
| Off-road | 100% of the rating off-road, no derating | 100% of the rating off-road, no derating | 100% of the rating off-road, no derating | Off-road rating from the vehicle owner's manual, or worked out with the formula in the product's fitting instructionsSource: rhinorack.com |
| Warranty | 5 years | 1 year (5 years on 1) | 5 years (3 years on 2) | 5 years for Pioneer branded roof platforms (the RTHB3 page also lists 5 years)Source: rhinorack.com |
| Material | Powder coated aluminium, glass reinforced nylon | Galvanised steel, powder coated | Powder coated aluminium, glass reinforced nylon | Platform: "unique alloy components and scuff-resistant coating" (no grade given)Source: rhinorack.com |
| Made in | Bayswater, Victoria, Australia | Bayswater, Victoria, Australia | Bayswater, Victoria, Australia | China (country of origin on the 62105 platform page; the RTHB3 backbone page also lists China)Source: rhinorack.com |
| Vehicle fit | 20 vehicle models, 56 fitments | 49 vehicle models, 140 fitments | 23 vehicle models, 57 fitments | Backbone made for the Toyota HiAce Gen6; the page lists no years, wheelbase or roof heightSource: rhinorack.com |
Which to choose
- You want an aluminium platform made for your van: Wedgetail Trade, if it is listed for your van on Find My Vehicle.
- You want a steel platform, or your van is older or less common: Commercial Max, which is listed for the most vans.
- You carry ladders and pipe and want bars, not a full platform: Trade Max crossbars, with ladder slides and rollers as accessories.
- You want a Rhino-Rack platform: price the platform and the backbone for your van together, and check the off-road figure in the fitting instructions.
Toyota HiAce: every Wedgetail fitment
The Toyota HiAce is a common Australian work van. These are the Wedgetail racks listed for it, with the rating, warranty and price for each fitment:
| Solution | Vehicle | Range | Rating (dynamic) | RRP inc GST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade Max single crossbar kit (plastic leg) | Toyota Hiace H300 LWB | Trade Max | 35 kg | $335 |
| Trade Max 3 bar system (leg mount) | Toyota Hiace H300 LWB | Trade Max | 100 kg | $965 |
| Trade Max crossbars x 3 | Toyota Hiace LWB | Trade Max | 100 kg | $1,135 |
| Trade Max 4 crossbar system (rail mount) | Toyota Hiace H300 SLWB H/Roof | Trade Max | 100 kg | $1,300 |
| Trade Max 4 crossbar system (rail mount) | Toyota Hiace H300 LWB | Trade Max | 100 kg | $1,400 |
| Commercial Max open end roof rack | Toyota Hiace H300 LWB | Commercial Max | 150 kg | $1,865 |
| Commercial Max open end roof rack | Toyota Hiace H300 SLWB H/Roof | Commercial Max | 150 kg | $1,865 |
| Commercial Max open end roof rack | Toyota Hiace H200 LWB | Commercial Max | 150 kg | $1,875 |
| Commercial Max open end roof rack | Toyota Hiace H200 SLWB H/Roof | Commercial Max | 100 kg | $1,875 |
| Commercial Max platform | Toyota Hiace H200 SLWB Imported H/Roof | Commercial Max | 100 kg | $1,950 |
| Commercial Max platform | Toyota Hiace H100 SWB | Commercial Max | 100 kg | $2,180 |
| Commercial Max platform | Toyota Hiace H100 LWB | Commercial Max | 100 kg | $2,250 |
| Wedgetail Trade flat deck platform | Toyota Hiace H300 LWB | Wedgetail Trade | 150 kg | $2,315 |
| Wedgetail Trade flat deck platform | Toyota Hiace H300 SLWB H/Roof | Wedgetail Trade | 150 kg | $2,315 |
| Wedgetail Trade platform | Toyota Hiace H300 LWB | Wedgetail Trade | 150 kg | $2,415 |
| Wedgetail Trade platform | Toyota Hiace H300 SLWB H/Roof | Wedgetail Trade | 150 kg | $2,415 |
| Wedgetail Adventure platform (unassembled) | Toyota Hiace H300 LWB | Wedgetail Adventure | 150 kg | $4,050 |
| Wedgetail Adventure platform (unassembled) | Toyota Hiace H300 SLWB H/Roof | Wedgetail Adventure | 150 kg | $4,050 |
| Trade Max 3 crossbar system | Toyota Hiace Commuter H100 SLWB H/Roof | Trade Max | 100 kg | $930 |
| Commercial Max platform | Toyota Hiace Commuter H200 SLWB H/Roof | Commercial Max | 100 kg | $1,950 |
| Commercial Max platform | Toyota Hiace Commuter H100 SLWB H/Roof | Commercial Max | 100 kg | $2,555 |
| Commercial Max platform | Toyota Hiace SBV XH10 LWB | Commercial Max | 100 kg | $2,040 |
| Commercial Max platform | Toyota Hiace SBV XH10 SWB | Commercial Max | 100 kg | $2,040 |
On Rhino-Rack's side, the Pioneer 6 Platform 2700 x 1472 mm is $2,399.00 RRP and its AU page for the RTHB3 backbone shows no price; roofrack.com.au lists the platform, backbone and bolt kits together at $2,553.40. The backbone weighs 12.8 kg and the platform 34.5 kg. See the Toyota HiAce roof rack guide for more.
Ratings for a working van
Rhino-Rack's RTHB3 page gives a 120 kg load limit without saying whether it is on-road or off-road, and its load rating calculator says off-road ratings come from the owner's manual or a formula in the fitting instructions. Every Wedgetail is rated 100% off-road to its full dynamic rating, and static is 3.5 x dynamic. Your van's own roof limit still applies: use the lower figure. See off-road load ratings.
Ladders and long loads
Wedgetail sells ladder slides and rollers for Trade Max bars and ladder clamps and rollers for Commercial Max, and makes the Technician ladder rack. Prices come from the live product data:
| Accessory | Range | SKU | RRP inc GST |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Parallel Ladder Slide With Buffers And Roller | Trade Max | TMLP-BR | $770 |
| One Tapered Ladder Slide With Buffers And Roller | Trade Max | TMLT-BR | $770 |
| Double Roller Kit To Suit Trade Max Bar | Trade Max | ATRD | $270 |
| Safeclamp Ladder Clamp Pair | Commercial Max and Oval Steel | ARLC | $375 |
| Single Roller Bracket And Roller | Commercial Max and Oval Steel | ARS | $190 |
The van roof rack buying guide and best ladder rack for a van cover the choice in more detail, and Wedgetail Trade vs Commercial Max vs Trade Max compares the three ranges.
Accessories and where to buy
Third-party accessories fit a Wedgetail platform; the lip around the edge is there for strength, so some need a 10 mm spacer to clear it. See accessory compatibility. All 134 Wedgetail stockists sell and fit, and the factory in Bayswater fits racks on site. See where to buy and the Wedgetail facts.
Questions people ask
Does Wedgetail make roof racks for vans?
Yes. Wedgetail Trade and Commercial Max platforms and Trade Max crossbars are made to suit each van, from the HiAce, Transit and Sprinter to the Iveco Daily and LDV Deliver 9. Check your van on Find My Vehicle.
Is the Rhino-Rack HiAce platform made in Australia?
No. Rhino-Rack's pages list China as the country of origin for the Pioneer 6 Platform 2700 x 1472 mm and the RTHB3 HiAce backbone. Wedgetail racks are made in Bayswater, Victoria, Australia.
Which has the longer warranty?
It depends on the Wedgetail range. Wedgetail Trade carries 5 years, Trade Max 5 years and Commercial Max 1 year on most racks; Rhino-Rack lists 5 years on Pioneer platforms.
Does Wedgetail make a rack for the Iveco Daily?
Yes. Commercial Max platforms are listed for the Iveco Daily, including high roof models. See the Iveco Daily roof rack guide.
What do I need to know to pick a van rack?
Your van's make, model and year, its wheelbase and roof height, and what you carry, such as ladder length. Wedgetail lists each fitment by wheelbase and roof height, for example LWB or SLWB high roof.
Is a Wedgetail van rack derated off-road?
No. Every Wedgetail is rated 100% off-road to its full dynamic rating, and static is 3.5 x dynamic.
Sources
- rhinorack.com/en-au/products/roof-racks/roof-trays/pioneer-platforms, read 14 October 2026
- rhinorack.com/en-au/product/RTHB3, read 14 October 2026
- rhinorack.com/en-au/load-rating-calculator, read 14 October 2026
- rhinorack.com/en-au/warranty-terms, read 14 October 2026
- rhinorack.com/en-au/products/roof-racks/roof-trays/pioneer-platforms/p..., read 14 October 2026
- roofrack.com.au/product/toyota-hiace-2019-on-lwb-pioneer-6-platform-2700..., read 14 October 2026