Ford Ranger Raptor Bull Bars (Australia) – Top 5 MUST HAVE Raptor Bull Bars 😈
After seeing hundreds of stock Ford Raptors come through the TWD 4×4 workshop in Perth and Melbourne, we’ve learnt a thing or two about what customers are looking for when it comes to a Ford Ranger Raptor Bull Bar in Australia.
We are also in a unique position to be able to compare the many options out there when considering what Ford Raptor Bull Bar is best for you.
Given the Ford Ranger Raptor is one of the best looking utes on the market (and drives incredibly well), we understand that a decent percentage of owners don’t intend on taking their Raptors off-road. Fair enough too.
Despite this, there are still plenty of Raptor owners who go full send on the weekend, so our Top 5 Ford Ranger Raptor Bull Bar list won’t neglect those who are still chasing some off-road features and protection.
Of course, with aftermarket accessories it all comes back to personal preference, and what’s most important to you. This is just a bit of insight into what we’ve observed at TWD 4×4. Hopefully you’ll find it useful.
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Alright… here goes 😈
#1 – Option X Bull Bar by Option 4WD
Price: $2,790 + Install
Manufacturer Location: Thailand & Australia
Fitting Time: 4.5 hours
There’s no doubt about it… 2020 has been an absolute b!tch.
But October 2020 was a late saving grace for Ford Ranger Raptor Bull Bar chasers, who were gifted with the release of the Option X Front Bar by Option 4WD.
In fact, it was a saving grace for Ford Raptor owners full stop, with Option 4WD releasing their initial range of 4×4 accessories in Australia.
The Option X Bull Bar is an absolute work of art. It has the aggressive look that Option 4WD are known for, and is a high and tight fit, perfect for those chasing a sleek, mean front end.
Features
▶️ Full ADR compliance, with airbag and crash sensors fully functional
▶️ Full bumper replacement (mounting kit included, no drilling/cutting required)
▶️ Winch compatible
▶️ Matte black powder coat finish
▶️ Light bar integration (VIKOR Industries VK302 – Black housing & reflector for a premium black finish)
▶️ Minimal protrusion from front of vehicle
▶️ Weight approx. 35kg
Other Comments
▶️ She’s light. And if no winch is required, then the winch cradle is not required to be installed (further reducing the overall weight added to your Raptor).
▶️ Bar must be removed if you are installing a winch after fitting the Ford Raptor Bull Bar.
▶️ Colour coding/matching may be slightly more expensive given powder coat finish (sand blasting required with painters).
▶️ BEWARE OF FAKES – there’s a certain company in Australia who have knocked off the Option 4WD product and have them manufactured over in China. They do look quite similar, but upon quality inspection, there will be a clear difference.
#2 – King Series Bull Bar by Hamer 4×4
Price: $2,690 + Install
Manufacturer Location: Thailand & Australia
Fitting Time: 5 hours
What a rise to prominence it has been for the team at Hamer 4×4 Australia this past 18 months.
When we first came across the Ford Ranger Bull Bar, we knew this brand was going to be an absolute hit. The loop-less King Series Bull Bar is without a doubt one of the best looking Ford Ranger Raptor Bull Bars in Australia.
After leading the rise of Hamer 4×4 in Western Australia, the TWD 4×4 team were enrolled as the R&D centre for Hamer 4×4 Australia. All product testing, ADR and premium fittings now take place at TWD 4×4. Full Hamer 4×4 builds from the east coast are now finding their way to the understated workshop in Perth, WA.
Coming in as the least expensive of the Ford Ranger Raptor Bull Bars on this least, we spot great value, especially if you’re spending the majority of your time on-road or in the city (so you can enjoy the aesthetics of the bar, without the recovery related costs).
Features
▶️ Exceed ADR standards of approval in all states and territories (airbag and crash sensors fully functional)
▶️ Full bumper replacement (mounting kit included, no drilling/cutting required)
▶️ Constructed with high quality 3mm thick steel plate
▶️ Winch compatible (with laser cut holes to allow access) – we like the Runva or VIKOR Winch – PERFECT fit, great products.
▶️ Advanced powder coating black surface finish
▶️ High quality, attractive LED fog lights, indicator and daytime running lights
▶️ Increased airflow to the radiator with specialist design
▶️ Laser cut holes to mount lights and antenna on top of bar (no integrated light design).
▶️ Minimal protrusion from front of grill – shouldn’t impact your garage-ability too much 😈
▶️ Weight approx. 46 kg
Other Comments
▶️ Having owned a Raptor and fit the majority of the Ford Raptor Bull Bars on this top 5 list, the Hamer 4×4 King Series Bull Bar gets the most head turns and random comments. Hands down.
▶️ The bar is required to be removed if you are installing a winch after fitting the Hamer Ford Raptor Bull Bar. Not the end of the world, but just an FYI in case you’re thinking of a winch “after the fact”.
▶️ If you don’t like the red “Hamer” logo on your bar, you can change the perspex that sits behind the bar to a colour that better suits your vehicle (or black to tone down the branding).
▶️ This is a beautiful Ford Ranger Raptor Bull Bar, but there’s always a trade-off. The red shackles and mounting points on the front of the bar are not rated (purely there for aesthetic purposes). In addition, what looks like red recovery points under the bar are actually just part of the finish of the King Series Bull Bar. They aren’t rated recovery points and should not be used to recover from. We use Ironman recovery points to suit the Hamer 4×4 King Series Bull Bar. Hamer 4×4 have confirmed they will soon have rated points here in place of the “all for show” brackets there now.
▶️ Bash plate comes at additional charge (RRP $280)
#3 – Evolution Bar by RHINO
Price: $2,990 + Install
Manufacturer Location: Argentina
Fitting Time: 3.5 hours
What better way to describe this, than the 4×4 accessory fitters’ dream Ford Raptor Bull Bar.
The design of the Rhino Bull Bar is nothing short of robust, consistent and reliable. When you unpack this sucker, you know exactly what you’re going to get, and it’s a straightforward installation to your Raptor.
Although the manufacture and ease of installation are important, it’s worth noting that Rhino have landed on a simple exterior, which many say is reminiscent of the stock front bumper. Now we wouldn’t go as far to say that, but there’s no doubt this is a simple and clean bull bar.
Many Raptor owners and fitters consider the Rhino Bull Bar to be one of the best in the market right now, and we’d have to agree. Stiff not to be higher in the count.
Features
▶️ Full ADR compliance, with airbag and crash sensors fully functional
▶️ An impressive, top quality 3mm and 5mm steel construction
▶️ Full bumper replacement (no drilling/cutting required)
▶️ Winch compatible (mount included without any additional brackets to install)
▶️ Number plate flip bracket included for easy access to winch area
▶️ LED driving lights included (2 x 40W)
▶️ Light bar integration (STEDI 31.5″ recommended)
▶️ Includes a bash plate as standard (made from aluminium – 5mm)
▶️ Recovery points (2) included as standard
▶️ Front hi-lift jacking points
▶️ Weight approx. 40kg
Other Comments
▶️ You can really deck this Raptor Bull Bar out even further with the mounting bar and a collection of lights. It tends to add to the look of the bar in our opinion, rather than detracting from/hiding the design.
▶️ Even though the Rhino Bull Bar for Raptor comes in as the most expensive on our list, there’s not much more you’re required to with this bar to have it ready for all situations (bash plate, recovery points etc. included). Still great value.
▶️ We don’t think it’s the best looking bar on the list, but pictures certainly don’t do it justice. The Rhino Bull Bar is an impressive bit of craftsmanship.
#4 – Predator Bull Bar by Offroad Animal
Price: $2,990 + Install
Manufacturer Location: China & Australia
Fitting Time: 4 hours
There are few bigger rises in the Australian 4×4 accessories market than Offroad Animal.
From humble beginnings, they’ve given all Ford Raptor owners something to smile about with the Offroad Animal Predator Bar. One of the first to transcend the traditional Australian look, and challenge the big 3 with a style and finish that the market craved.
Due to the heavy lifting they did early in the piece as one of few appealing alternatives for Aussie 4WD accessories, we give huge kudos to the team at Offroad Animal 🍺
But this is all about the clean and mean Offroad Animal Predator Bar for the Ford Raptor…
Features
▶️ ADR compliant and airbag compatible
▶️ Full bumper replacement with no cutting required
▶️ Winch compatible (with a number plate flip included should you choose to install a winch)
▶️ Works with factory tow points
▶️ Zinc plated and then powder coated matte black finish
▶️ Hi-lift jacking points included
▶️ Sits no more than around 180mm from the front of the grill (depending on fitting – may vary slightly)
▶️ Bash plate included (made from 5mm thick steel – more heavy duty than most other competitors
▶️ Optional top hoop available which can take a 22″ light bar
▶️ Weight approx. 54 kg
Other Comments
▶️ Will suit most low mount winches.
▶️ You can install a winch after installation of the Predator Bull Bar (quite handy for those methodically working through their Raptor “to do” list).
▶️ Plenty of airflow with this design to keep your motor nice and cool.
▶️ Works with factory fog lights. Otherwise you can mount cube lights or a light bar up to 8″ in each wing. When combined with the top hoop, you can really get lit with the Offroad Animal Predator Bull Bar.
▶️ A clean, well-constructed bar. It doesn’t have the same lines and intricacies of some other no-loop competitors, but this means it is a notably quicker install (providing you don’t make it a Christmas tree 💡 ).
#5 – V2 Ford Raptor Bull Bar by Option 4WD
Price: $2,790 + Install
Manufacturer Location: Thailand & Australia
Fitting Time: 5 hours
We’ve already sung our praises about Option 4WD Australia, and their V2 Ford Raptor Bull Bar could easily have found its way higher on this list.
However, given they’ve already taken out the #1 spot on the Ford Ranger Raptor Bull Bar count, and there’s some other stiff competition, they’ve landed #5 spot as well.
The Option 4WD V2 Ford Raptor Bull Bar is a chunky, aggressive fit. It’s perfect for the wider body of the Raptor, and screams “MEAN”. Can best be described as a slightly lower, broader fit to the Raptor.
To finish off your V2 Bull Bar fitting, it’s really important to make sure you’ve got an aggressive set of tyres on. That really makes a huge different with this front bar.
Features
▶️ Full ADR compliance, with airbag and crash sensors fully functional
▶️ Made from top quality 3mm thick steel plate (6mm+ at the brackets)
▶️ Full bumper replacement (mounting kit included, no drilling/cutting required)
▶️ Winch compatible
▶️ 4 Cubed fog lights included (enough room to add in one additional cube on each wing)
▶️ Premium matte black powder coat finish
▶️ Light bar integration (VIKOR Industries VK301 – Black housing & reflector for a premium black finish)
▶️ Minimal protrusion from front of vehicle
▶️ Weight approx. 58kg
Other Comments
▶️ You can add in an extra cubed fog light on each wing, or consider an 8″ light bar in place of the cubes. Very aggressive overall look. We love to replace the generic fog lights with the VKX LED Cube Lights from VIKOR INDUSTRIES.
▶️ Bar must be removed if you are installing a winch after fitting the Ford Raptor Bull Bar.
▶️ If you love a chunky, aggressive looking Raptor, then this is without a doubt the option for you. Pardon the pun.
▶️ BEWARE OF FAKES – there’s a certain company in Australia who have knocked off the Option 4WD product and have them manufactured over in China. They do look quite similar, but upon quality inspection, there will be a clear difference.
