This American company plans to build work-site trucks based on the Ford Ranger
Tomo Trucks from the U.S. is developing a utility truck on the Ford Ranger chassis. The startup expects to deliver the first vehicles to customers in 2027 but has so far only shown a prototype.
Tomo Trucks from Roanoke, Virginia, has introduced a concept for a compact truck aimed at commercial customers. The model has not yet been named and is primarily designed for use on work sites rather than for private buyers.
The vehicle is based on the Ford Ranger. An open cabin and a 5-foot-long steel cargo bed have been mounted on the bare chassis. The design includes almost no traditional body elements or comfort features: the cabin is made from bio-based composite materials, and the sides remain open.
The company has not disclosed details about the vehicle’s mechanics, price, or specifications. Currently, information about the project has only been published in a Tomo Trucks Facebook post, while the startup’s website consists of a form with two questions—about budget and preferred platform. The options listed include gasoline and electric Ford Ranger, the V8 version of the F-150, and diesel Super Duty models.
Tomo Trucks plans to deliver the first trucks to customers within the 2027 calendar year. The production volume has not been announced, and the current vehicle remains a prototype. Due to Roanoke’s location far from established supply chains, the project may shift to small-scale production, though the company has not confirmed this.
The startup also states it is collaborating with the European company Greenlander, which converts vehicles into expedition campers and uses eco-friendly materials. Tomo Trucks has not explained why the Ford Ranger chassis was specifically chosen for the project.
