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Ford F-250 for Sale in Australia — Classic & Super Duty Import
Looking for a Ford F-250 for sale in Australia? We source classic and Super Duty F-250s directly in the USA — including the cult 7.3L Power Stroke diesel and Dually configurations — and import them door-to-door with full state compliance, RHD options and registration. One AUD all-in price, locked before purchase.
Heritage
Why the F-250 has a cult following in Australia
The Ford F-250 occupies a special place in the American truck story, and that story has found a passionate audience in Australia. Where the F-150 was built to be America's best-selling everyday pickup, the F-250 was always the heavier, more serious tool — a three-quarter-tonne hauler with reinforced frames, leaf-sprung solid axles and, from the early 1980s, the diesel engines that turned it into a long-haul legend. For Australians who tow horse floats up the Hume, drag caravans across the Nullarbor or pull boats out at the ramp, that extra capability is the entire point.
The truck Australians ask for most often is the 1994-2003 model fitted with the 7.3-litre Power Stroke turbo-diesel. Built by International (Navistar) for Ford, this V8 earned a reputation for crossing half a million kilometres on basic maintenance, and the aftermarket and parts supply that grew around it means a 7.3 is genuinely liveable here. The cult around it is real: owners' clubs, dedicated forums and a thriving second-hand parts trade all keep these trucks on the road decades after they left the Kentucky and Ohio plants.
Importing one is now well-trodden ground. Trucks older than 25 years come in under the historic LHD provision; newer Super Duty examples arrive via the SEVS register. The two genuinely Australian decisions are whether you keep it left-hand drive on club rego or invest in a premium right-hand-drive conversion, and whether your chosen truck — particularly a Dually Super Duty — pushes past the 4.5-tonne GVM line that triggers a light-rigid licence. We work both of those questions out before you spend a dollar.
Sourcing
Your F-250 sourced to order in the USA
We don't hold a permanent yard of trucks — every F-250 is sourced in the US specifically to your brief so you get the right truck at the right American price. Set your six criteria below and our US buyers go to work.
Preferred year
1967-1972 | 1973-1979 | 1980-1986 | 1987-1997 (classic) | 1999+ Super Duty
Budget (AUD all-in)
$35-50k | $50-70k | $70-95k
Condition
Restored | Driver-grade | Project
Engine
7.3L Power Stroke diesel | 6.9L IDI | 7.5L 460 petrol | 5.8L 351
Configuration
Single rear wheel | Dually (dual rear wheel) | 4x4 | Crew Cab
Trim
XL | XLT | Lariat | King Ranch
Process
How it works
1. Define your criteria
Year, budget, condition, engine, configuration and trim.
2. We search the USA
7-14 days hunting our US dealer and auction network.
3. You receive options
3-5 trucks with photos, Carfax and a locked AUD price.
4. We handle everything
Purchase, freight, customs, compliance, RHD and rego.
Examples
Recently imported F-250s
Ford F-250 XLT 1996 (7.3 Power Stroke)
- 7.3L Power Stroke turbo-diesel V8
- 198,000 km (123,000 mi)
- Single rear wheel, 4x4
- White / grey cloth, OBS body
- NSW club rego, LHD retained
(all-in: purchase, freight, customs, compliance)
Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat 2002 (Dually)
- 7.3L Power Stroke, dual rear wheel
- 164,000 km (102,000 mi)
- Crew Cab, leather, tow package
- Dark red / tan, factory 5th-wheel prep
- QLD full rego after RHD conversion
(all-in incl. RHD conversion)
Ford F-250 XL 1989 (7.5L 460)
- 7.5L (460ci) big-block petrol V8
- 121,000 mi, Bricknose body
- Single rear wheel, 2WD
- Blue / blue vinyl, original survivor
- VIC club permit, LHD retained
(all-in)
Guarantee
Satisfaction-or-refund guarantee
30 days to validate your F-250
If you're not completely satisfied with your F-250 within 30 days of delivery, we refund you in full. No interrogation, no fine print. In that window you can:
- Drive the truck in real conditions and tow with it
- Verify compliance plates and registration paperwork
- Have it inspected by an independent mechanic of your choice
- Change your mind and walk away
Why
Why choose a classic Ford F-250?
The F-250 is the three-quarter-tonne workhorse of the Ford F-Series — heavier-duty than the F-150, with leaf-sprung Dana axles, higher payload and the legendary diesel options that built its reputation. For Australian buyers it answers a specific brief: a tough American hauler that can tow a horse float, a boat or a caravan all day.
Diesel durability
The 7.3L Power Stroke routinely passes 500,000 km with basic care.
Serious payload
3/4-tonne rating and Dually options for heavy towing and tray work.
Parts you can get
Power Stroke and 460 parts are abundant via US suppliers and AU specialists.
Historic / club rego
Trucks over 30 years are eligible for historic and club registration schemes.
Rising values
Clean OBS and 7.3 Super Duty trucks appreciate as Australian demand grows.
Unmistakable presence
A Dually crew cab on Aussie roads is a statement no ute can match.
Who is it for?
- Towers of horse floats, boats, vans and racing trailers
- Rural and lifestyle-block owners needing a real workhorse
- Collectors of American iron and OBS-era trucks
- Tradespeople wanting a charismatic heavy-duty daily
- Power Stroke enthusiasts chasing the 7.3 specifically
Import
F-250 import & compliance — turn-key
Total lead time: 9-14 weeks from brief to registered handover.
Guide
F-250 generations, engines & specs
The F-250 spans classic body-on-frame trucks and the Super Duty platform launched in 1999. Here's how to choose yours.
| Era | Years | Nickname / platform | Key engines | Highlights | AUD all-in |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th-7th gen | 1967-1979 | "Bumpside / Dentside" | 5.8L 351, 6.6L, 7.5L 460 | Classic styling, leaf-sprung toughness | $38,000-$70,000 |
| 7th gen | 1980-1986 | "Bullnose" | 6.9L IDI diesel, 7.5L 460 | First factory diesel option | $35,000-$58,000 |
| 8th gen | 1987-1991 | "Bricknose" | 7.3L IDI, 7.5L 460 | Fuel injection, improved comfort | $36,000-$60,000 |
| 9th gen OBS | 1992-1997 | "OBS" | 7.3L Power Stroke (1994+) | Cult Power Stroke, last classic body | $45,000-$78,000 |
| Super Duty | 1999-2004 | Super Duty 1st gen | 7.3L & 6.0L Power Stroke | Dually, Crew Cab, heavy GVM | $55,000-$95,000 |
Popular engines
- 7.3L Power Stroke diesel: 215-275 hp, 14-18 L/100km, the cult choice
- 7.3L / 6.9L IDI diesel: torquey, simple, naturally aspirated
- 7.5L (460ci) petrol V8: 230-245 hp, 20-28 L/100km
- 5.8L (351ci) petrol V8: lighter classic option
Versions & configurations
- Trims: XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch (later)
- Cabs: Regular, SuperCab, Crew Cab
- Rear axle: Single rear wheel or Dually
- Drive: 2WD or 4x4
Budget
F-250 price & import costs in Australia
Imported F-250s in Australia generally land between AUD 35,000 and AUD 95,000 all-in, depending on year, engine, Dually configuration and whether a right-hand-drive conversion is required.
Driver-grade classic, petrol or IDI, single rear wheel, LHD retained.
Clean 7.3 Power Stroke OBS, 4x4, tidy interior.
Super Duty Dually Crew Cab, often with certified RHD conversion.
Import cost breakdown (typical Super Duty)
| Cost item | Typical AUD |
|---|---|
| Vehicle purchase in the USA | $28,000 - $55,000 |
| Sea freight & marine insurance | $3,500 - $5,500 |
| Import duty (5%) + GST (10%) | $4,800 - $9,000 |
| Compliance, engineer's certificate, plates | $2,500 - $5,000 |
| Optional RHD conversion (premium) | $18,000 - $28,000 |
| Delivery within Australia | $400 - $1,200 |
| TOTAL all-in | $35,000 - $95,000 |
Compare
F-250 vs F-150 — which one for Australia?
Buyers often weigh the F-250 against the lighter F-150. The right pick depends on what you tow and how you'll register it.
Payload & towing
The F-250 is a 3/4-tonne truck with heavier axles and far higher tow ratings than the half-tonne F-150 — the choice for vans and floats.
Diesel availability
The legendary 7.3L Power Stroke was an F-250/Super Duty engine; the F-150 of the same era was petrol-only.
Licensing & GVM
Dually Super Duty F-250s can exceed 4.5t GVM and need an LR/MR licence; most F-150s stay on a car licence.
FAQ
Ford F-250 Australia — frequently asked questions
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Tell us your spec — year, engine, Dually or single, your state — and we'll source, import and register it for one locked AUD price.
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