New · Captain 45 WorkReady Alloy Tray

There's a new Captain in town.

The work-ready light truck you can drive on a car licence — built to step up where a maxed-out ute gives up.

From $59,990 driveaway
DFAC Captain 45 WorkReady Alloy Tray on a construction site
Car licence
No truck licence needed
3,500kg
Braked towing
165hp
Euro 6 Cummins
7yr / 250,000km
Warranty

WorkReady, straight off the lot

It makes sense to choose a Captain, obviously.

One smart truck that does the heavy lifting — more payload, more towing and a factory alloy tray ready for a hard day's work.

The reasons to buy

Why buy a Captain? It's obvious.

Everything a growing trade or fleet needs, standard — no fine print, no compromise.

$59,990 driveaway

Sharp, all-in retail pricing with no surprises at handover.

Drive on a car licence

4.5 tonne GVM — no need for a truck licence to get the job done.

3,500kg towing

Braked towing capacity to haul the trailer, plant and gear.

7yr / 250,000km

Best-in-class warranty for genuine long-term peace of mind.

Euro 6 Cummins

Class-leading 165hp turbo-diesel — clean, proven and torquey.

Advanced safety

AEB, lane-departure warning and stability control as standard.

24/7 roadside

Round-the-clock roadside assistance provided by NTI.

21 dealers

A national dealer network for sales, service and parts support.

Captain 45 factory alloy tray, side profile

WorkReady Alloy Tray

A factory alloy tray that's ready to work, day one.

No waiting on a fit-out. The Captain 45 lands with a purpose-built alloy tray — light, tough and load-rated — so you can load up and get to the job the moment you drive away.

  • 3.5 tonne capability for serious payloads
  • Drop-side alloy tray, corrosion-resistant and easy to load
  • The step up from a maxed-out dual-cab ute
Euro 6 Cummins engine in the DFAC Captain 45

Power you can trust

Euro 6 Cummins. Class-leading 165hp.

The Captain 45 is driven by a proven Euro 6 Cummins turbo-diesel — globally trusted, genuinely torquey and built to pull hard, day in, day out, while keeping running costs in check.

  • Class-leading 165hp output
  • Euro 6 emissions compliant
  • Backed by 24/7 NTI roadside assistance

Safe & sorted cabin

Advanced safety and comfort, as standard.

A modern cabin that earns its keep: big-screen infotainment, a clear digital driver display and an advanced safety suite working quietly in the background so every drive is an easier one.

  • Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)
  • Lane-departure warning & stability control
  • Large touchscreen & digital instrument cluster
DFAC Captain 45 front grille and DFAC Australia badge

At a glance

Captain 45 WorkReady specifications

Driveaway price$59,990
Licence requiredStandard car licence
GVM4.5 tonne
Tray capability3.5 tonne
Braked towing3,500kg
EngineEuro 6 Cummins turbo-diesel
PowerClass-leading 165hp
SafetyAEB, LDW, stability control
Warranty7 years / 250,000km
Roadside assist24/7, provided by NTI

There's a new Captain in town.

Book a test drive at your nearest DFAC dealer and feel the difference for yourself.

Captain 45 WorkReady Alloy Tray — $59,990 driveaway