Ranger CV Guide, Specs & Features

Ranger CV - x4 riding over hilly terrain in Star Citizen
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What to know

The Ranger CV is a ground cargo variant of the Ranger series of vehicles developed by Tumbril Land Systems. The Ranger CV's compact footprint keeps containers, tools, and supplies moving between the carrier ramp and the worksite.

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Ranger CV specifications

RoleTouring
CareerGround
Crew1
Cargo0.38 SCU
Length3.7 m
Beam2 m
Height2 m
Size classVehicle
StatusIn concept

Loading and turnaround with the Ranger CV

The Ranger CV combines the utility saddlebags with loading access and a clean turnaround so the crew can move freight efficiently at both ends of the route. A rear pannier carries 0.375 SCU, giving the Ranger CV room for a compact courier load without compromising the motorcycle's narrow profile. The Ranger CV combines responsive steering, fade-resistant brakes, and haptic suspension to remain controllable as speed and terrain change.

Ranger CV - All Ranger variants in Star Citizen

Plan both ends of the delivery

The Ranger CV carries containers, tools, or supplies through the final ground leg of the route.

Ranger CV official promotional image in Star Citizen

Development note: The Ranger CV is currently in concept. Because Star Citizen remains in active development, specifications, features, and imagery may change over time.

Ranger CV's cargo equipment

The Ranger CV turns the utility saddlebags into working cargo capacity through direct loading access, secure transit, and a simple unload.

Ranger CV - 3D model focus rear wheel with black BG in Star Citizen
Rear courier pannier

A rear pannier carries 0.375 SCU, giving the Ranger CV room for a compact courier load without compromising the motorcycle's narrow profile.

Steering & Brakes on the Ranger CV

The Ranger CV combines responsive steering, fade-resistant brakes, and haptic suspension to remain controllable as speed and terrain change.

Tires

The Ranger CV's X-TEC off-road tires adjust their tread for soft, loose, or hard ground, helping the rider preserve traction as the surface changes.

Match the load to the cargo bay

Container size must match both the cargo grid and the route through the loading door.

How freight moves aboard the Ranger CV

The crew needs suitable loading equipment to use the full cargo capacity.

Cargo support on two wheels

The Ranger CV trades the combat and racing equipment of its siblings for practical cargo mounts. It gives one rider a quick way to carry tools, supplies, or small deliveries across terrain where a larger rover would take more space than the job deserves.

Ranger CV - parked next to a Cyclone in Star Citizen

Utility saddlebags on a carrier-friendly motorcycle

Loading Plan the utility saddlebags around both ports

Match the load carried by the utility saddlebags to the container sizes and equipment available at both ends of the Ranger CV's route.

In transit Keep the utility saddlebags secure without blocking access

Keep the load carried by the utility saddlebags restrained, balanced, and clear of the access the crew still needs.

Delivery Unload the utility saddlebags in the customer's order

Arrange the load carried by the utility saddlebags in the order the destination can receive it so unloading stays straightforward.

Move cargo with the Ranger CV

A transfer in the Ranger CV is short but deliberate: meet the load, control it with the utility saddlebags, place it where the next crew needs it, and move on.

Ranger CV - Cargo boxes attached to the Ranger CV in Star Citizen
  1. Meet the load where the Ranger CV leaves it

    The crew accepts a load only after its size, mass, route, and receiving equipment suit the Ranger CV.

  2. Use the remaining capacity

    The loading plan leaves the Ranger CV's doors, controls, and first delivery clear.

  3. Secure the Ranger CV's cargo without blocking crew access

    For the Ranger CV, good placement reduces another handling step and keeps exits, tools, and active work areas clear.

  4. Unload the Ranger CV in delivery order

    An orderly unload leaves the Ranger CV ready to earn on the next trip.

The Ranger CV, from loading to delivery

The Ranger CV uses its utility saddlebags to keep cargo moving from loading and secure transport to delivery at the destination.

01 Range

The CV provides enhanced range due to its auxiliary fuel tank, catering to the extended journeys required by both nomads and planetside couriers.

02 Balance

The Ranger CV's Assisted Balance System helps the rider stay laterally composed and maintain traction while turning across uneven ground.

03 Loading the Ranger CV

The crew checks container dimensions against the Ranger CV's entrances and handling equipment before loading.

04 Protect the load in transit

Container position, restraint, and weight distribution protect the Ranger CV while keeping the next handoff accessible.

Make sure the load can leave as easily as it went aboard

The Ranger CV's cargo run works best when the operator prepares the hold around both the departure point and the final unload.

Leave the Ranger CV ready for a second delivery

The Ranger CV's cargo plan keeps the utility saddlebags secure, accessible, and ready to unload in the right order.

Manifest Choose freight the Ranger CV can receive and deliver cleanly

A suitable Ranger CV contract begins with cargo both ports can handle safely and on time.

Handling Keep doors and working space usable

Freight aboard the Ranger CV is arranged around weight distribution, secure restraints, and the order in which customers receive it.

Turnaround Clear the Ranger CV after the customer receives the load

The Ranger CV leaves the receiving port ready for another load, after old freight is removed and damaged restraints are replaced.

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