Comparison
Wedgetail vs Rola Titan Tray
Short answer
The biggest differences between a Wedgetail Adventure platform and a Rola Titan Tray are the off-road rating and what the warranty covers off the bitumen. Every Wedgetail is rated 100% off-road to its full dynamic rating (100 or 150 kg dynamic on most platforms) with static = 3.5 x dynamic; Rola rates the Titan Tray on a Ridge Mount at 100 kg dynamic and 400 kg static, with an off-road reduction on some mounts and a warranty that excludes private roads, non-gazetted tracks and 4WD parks. Rola's D-MAX 3rd Gen Ridge Mount bundle is $1,364 with a 5 year warranty; Wedgetail Adventure is $1,525 to $5,905 per complete fitment with a warranty of 10 years, made in Bayswater, Victoria, Australia.
Wedgetail figures from Wedgetail product data; competitor figures from the linked sources, updated .
Side by side
| Feature | Wedgetail Adventure | Rola Titan Tray |
|---|---|---|
| Off-road rating | 100% of the dynamic rating, no derating | Off-road reduction for Titan Tray + Ridge Mount: 25% on gutter mount, 0% on the other listed mounts; off-road means non-sealed gazetted public roads onlySource: rola.com.au |
| Dynamic rating | Per vehicle fitment: 100 or 150 kg dynamic on most platforms | 100 kg dynamic maximum (Titan Tray + Ridge Mount)Source: rola.com.au |
| Static rating | 3.5 x dynamic (350 or 525 kg static) | 400 kg static maximum (Titan Tray + Ridge Mount)Source: rola.com.au |
| Construction | Main frame welded; other parts bolt or click together; ships flat-pack | Ships flat-packed; assembly requiredSource: rola.com.au |
| Material | Powder coated aluminium with glass reinforced nylon | Stipple powder coat finish; Ridge Mount is stainless steel (tray base material not stated)Source: rola.com.au |
| Warranty | 10 years (Core 3 years, Trade 5 years) | 5 yearsSource: rola.com.au |
| Warranty off-road | Rated to the full dynamic rating off-road | Private roads, non-gazetted roads and tracks and 4WD parks are specifically excluded from warranty for all Rola productsSource: rola.com.au |
| Made in | Bayswater, Victoria, Australia | Not stated for the Titan Tray; Rola says its Melbourne-based production facility builds roof racks to individual ordersSource: rola.com.au |
| Price | $1,525 to $5,905 RRP inc GST per complete vehicle fitment | $1,364 (Ridge Mount and 1500 x 1200 mm Titan Tray bundle, Isuzu D-MAX 3rd Gen, TKRM315802)Source: rola.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 |
Off-road: what Rola counts as off-road
Rola's load rating explainer defines off-road as non-sealed gazetted public roads only, and lists a 25% reduction for the Titan Tray on a gutter mount (0% on its other listed mounts). It also says private roads, non-gazetted roads and tracks and 4WD parks are excluded from warranty for all Rola products.
On a Wedgetail, the dynamic rating listed for your vehicle applies on sealed and unsealed roads alike, with no derating. See static vs dynamic ratings and the 3.5 x rule.
Static rating
Rola lists 400 kg static for the Titan Tray on a Ridge Mount and says its general rule is 3 x dynamic, to be checked in your owner's manual. Wedgetail publishes static = 3.5 x dynamic, which gives 350 or 525 kg static on a platform when parked.
Is there a cheaper strong alternative to a Rola?
Compare complete kits for your vehicle, not tray prices. A Titan Tray MKIII 1500 x 1200 mm is $814 on its own; with the Ridge Mount for a D-MAX 3rd Gen it is $1,364. A Wedgetail price is for a complete solution made to suit the vehicle, with the wind deflector included: Wedgetail Core is $1,400 to $1,695 with a warranty of 3 years, and Wedgetail Adventure $1,525 to $5,905 with a warranty of 10 years. For the same ute, see the Isuzu D-MAX 2020 on Adventure platform or every option in the Isuzu D-MAX 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; see do third-party accessories fit a Wedgetail.
Who makes Wedgetail
Wedgetail is a brand created by Tradesman Roof Racks Pty Ltd, established 1978 and made at 7-9 Newcastle Road, Bayswater VIC 3153. The Wedgetail facts page has the ratings, warranty and materials for every range.
Questions people ask
Is there a cheaper alternative to a Rola roof rack that is still strong?
It depends on the vehicle, so compare complete kits. Rola's Titan Tray Ridge Mount bundle for the D-MAX 3rd Gen is $1,364; Wedgetail Core is $1,400 to $1,695 and Adventure $1,525 to $5,905 per complete fitment, every one rated 100% off-road with no derating.
Is a Rola Titan Tray derated off-road?
On some mounts. Rola lists a 25% off-road reduction for the Titan Tray on a gutter mount and 0% on its other listed mounts, and counts only non-sealed gazetted public roads as off-road. A Wedgetail is rated 100% off-road to its full rating.
Does the Rola warranty cover 4WD tracks?
No. Rola says private roads, non-gazetted roads and tracks and 4WD parks are specifically excluded from warranty for all Rola products. Rola's warranty on the Titan Tray bundle is 5 years.
Is the Rola Titan Tray made in Australia?
Rola does not state where the Titan Tray is made; its about page says its Melbourne-based production facility builds roof racks to individual orders. Wedgetail racks are made in Bayswater, Victoria, Australia.
Which has the longer warranty, Wedgetail or Rola?
Wedgetail Adventure, with a warranty of 10 years against 5 years on the Rola Titan Tray bundle. Wedgetail Core carries 3 years and Trade 5 years.
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; see where to buy.
Sources
- rola.com.au/blogs/articles/roof-load-ratings-explained, read 14 October 2026
- rola.com.au/products/ridge-mount-bundle-to-suit-isuzu-d-max-3rd-gen-..., read 14 October 2026
- rola.com.au/pages/about-us, read 14 October 2026