Ford Ranger Raptor Next-Gen (2022-Current) Nova Series Rear Bar - Hamer 4x4
HAMERThe Hamer Nova Series rear bar in Raptor fitment for the Ford Ranger Raptor Next Gen (P703), part MX204-FR22. Built from 3mm high-grade steel plate in matte black powder coat. Hamer rate it to tow 3.5 tonnes and fit 3.5 tonne rated tie-down points, with provision for a 12-pin trailer socket and two rear-mounted LED work lights.
Hamer sell the Raptor under its own part number rather than as a fitting kit on the standard bar. They have been building 4x4 protection since 1994.
What vehicles does this fit?
| Make | Model | Variant | Years | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford | Ranger Raptor Next Gen (P703) | Raptor | 2022-Current | Direct fit, part MX204-FR22 |
| Ford | Ranger Next Gen (P703) | All variants except Raptor | 2022-Current | Does not fit. Order the standard Ranger Nova Series Rear Bar, part MX204-F22 |
| Ford | Ranger Super Duty | All | 2025-Current | Does not fit |
| Ford | Ranger PX2/PX3 | All | 2015-2022 | Does not fit |
| Ford | Everest Next Gen (U704) | All | 2022-Current | Does not fit |
Key features
- Raptor part number, sold separately from the standard Ranger bar
- Hamer rate the bar to tow 3.5 tonnes
- Tie-down points rated to 3.5 tonne
- Accommodates a 12-pin trailer socket
- Two rear-mounted LED work lights
- 3mm high-grade steel plate under a matte black powder coat finish
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | 3mm high-grade steel plate |
| Finish | Matte black powder coat |
| Tow rating | 3.5 tonnes (Hamer rated) |
| Tie-down points | Rated to 3.5 tonne (Hamer rated) |
| Trailer socket | Accommodates a 12-pin socket |
| Lighting | Two rear-mounted LED work lights |
| Part number | MX204-FR22 |
Sensor and safety system compatibility
Hamer state the Nova Series is compatible with the original factory parking sensors. Sensor coverage on any steel rear bar sits slightly differently to the plastic original, so have the system checked once the bar is on.
Rear bar rules in Australia are enforced at state level and they are not identical everywhere. Check what applies in the state where the vehicle is registered before the bar goes on, particularly if you are also changing the plate position.
Fitting and installation
It is a heavy steel bar, so treat it as a two-person job at minimum. The work lights and the trailer socket both need wiring into the vehicle. Professional installation is recommended.
What's included
Included: rear bar with 3.5 tonne rated tie-down points, two LED work lights, provision for a 12-pin trailer socket.
Not included: the 12-pin trailer socket and its wiring, tow ball and tongue, fitting. The bar is built to accommodate the socket rather than supplied with it.
Frequently asked questions
Will the Nova rear bar affect my parking sensors?
Hamer state the Nova Series is compatible with the original factory parking sensors. Sensor coverage on any steel rear bar sits slightly differently to the plastic original, so have the system checked once the bar is fitted.
Is this the same bar as the standard Ranger Nova?
No. Hamer list the Raptor under its own part number, MX204-FR22, separate from the standard Ranger bar, MX204-F22. Order to the vehicle you own rather than assuming the two are interchangeable.
Are the tie-down points recovery points?
No. Tie-down points restrain a load. A recovery point takes a shock load from a snatch strap. The Nova has tie-down points rated to 3.5 tonne, which is a load restraint figure. If you want to recover from the rear of the vehicle, fit a purpose-built rated recovery point instead.
How does the 3.5 tonne tow rating work?
Hamer rate the bar to tow 3.5 tonnes. Your Raptor carries its own towing capacity, and the lower of the two figures is the one that applies to what you can legally tow. Talk through the towbar arrangement with your fitter before the bar goes on, since that varies with how the vehicle is already set up.