Ran rangers forever.
Ran an 18 Ranger and Defender last year.
Running 2019 1,000 Defender and ranger this year.
Normal ranch abuse and about 8500 miles on each machine.
When it comes time to trade in the rangers are ready to hit the road with an array of problems, they just don't hold up.
The Defender on the other hand was pretty much trouble free and tight like the day we bought it. Huge difference in build quality between the two. This will be the last Ranger, especially with the defenders two year warranty.
The 19 ranger is allot quieter this year and the ride is always a little softer but that is about it. Who the hell needs 6 drink holders.. give me storage and shelf space. The defender has all that and more with the under seat storage boxes and larger cab.
Like my buddy says, if your a farmer or city guy and just want to drive around get the ranger. If you are going to use it and demand it work for you get the Defender. I know when you put spray tanks in both of them and go out into rough ranch country you find out in a hurry witch rig is built better that's for sure.