Fat tire & moto
Heybike Ranger 3.0 Pro
$1,499
Price
80 Nm
Torque
720 Wh
Battery
Heybike Ranger 3.0 Pro vs Troxus Explorer Plus iQ
Two fat tire & moto e-bikes at $1,499–$2,099, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.
Where they differ
- The Ranger 3.0 Pro costs $600 less.
- The Explorer Plus iQ carries 240 Wh more battery.
- The Ranger 3.0 Pro carries 40 lb more total load.
- The Explorer Plus iQ makes 6 Nm more torque.
- The Ranger 3.0 Pro uses a torque sensor; the Explorer Plus iQ uses a torque + cadence sensor.
- The Ranger 3.0 Pro is full suspension; the Explorer Plus iQ is hardtail (front only).
Every spec, side by side
| Ranger 3.0 Pro | Explorer Plus iQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $1,499 | $2,099 |
| Category | Fat tire & moto | Fat tire & moto |
| Price per Wh | $2.08 per Wh | $2.19 per Wh |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | 80 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Motor power | 750 W | 750 W |
| Peak power | 1400 W | — |
| Drive | Rear hub | Rear hub |
| Motor make | Heybike | Bafang |
| Drive system | — | Bafang |
| Sensor | Torque | Torque + cadence |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 720 Wh | 960 Wh |
| Voltage | — | 48V |
| Capacity | — | 20 Ah |
| Cells | — | Samsung |
| Removable battery | — | Yes |
| Range (claim) | 90 mi | 90 mi |
| Range as stated | Up to 90 miles | Up to 90 miles per charge |
| Est. real range | — | 38 mi |
| Estimate assumes | — | 25 Wh per mile |
| Weight & capacity | ||
| Weight | — | 83.8 lb |
| Max load | 440 lb | 400 lb |
| Rack capacity | — | 100 lb |
| Class & speed | ||
| Ships as | — | Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph |
| Unlocks to | — | Class 3 |
| Class | — | Class 2–3 |
| Throttle | — | Yes |
| Top assisted speed | 28 mph | 28 mph |
| Build | ||
| Gears | — | 8-speed |
| Drivetrain | — | Shimano, KMC chain |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Front rotor | — | 203 mm |
| Rear rotor | — | 203 mm |
| Suspension | Full suspension | Hardtail (front only) |
| Fork travel | — | 90 mm |
| Rear travel | — | None |
| Front suspension | Yes | Yes |
| Tires | 20 x 4.0 | 26 x 4.0 |
| Display | — | Colour, Bluetooth, turn signals, remote |
| Frame | — | 6061-T6 aluminum |
| Sizes | — | Small 16.5", Medium 18", Large 20" |
| Step-through option | — | Yes |
| Included | ||
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Fenders | — | Yes |
| Rack | — | Yes |
| Kickstand | Yes | Yes |
| Safety | UL 2849* | UL 2849* |
| Safety certification | UL 2849: most models, confirm this one | UL 2849: most models, confirm this one |
| As the maker states it | "UL 2849 Safety Standards" on some models and "In accordance with UL 2849" on others, which is not the same claim | "UL-2849 certified" on the Lynx Cargo; the Explorer Plus iQ states the battery is "UL-2271 Certified" |
| Warranty | 2 yr | 5 yr |
Specs transcribed from www.heybike.com on 09/20/2026 and www.troxusmobility.com on 09/21/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.