For over six decades, Kara Kar has stood by one unwavering principle: never compromise on quality. But we’ve also been watching, listening, and learning. Over the last decade, we’ve seen imported floats flood the Australian market—often at tempting price points that make horse owners take notice. And honestly? We get it. Not everyone needs all the bells and whistles. Sometimes you just need something solid, reliable, and affordable.
That’s exactly why we created Ranch by Kara Kar.
We’d be lying if we said we hadn’t noticed the shift. More and more customers were asking about budget-friendly options. Young families getting into pony club, first-time float buyers, farmers needing something practical—they all had the same question: “Do you have anything more affordable?”
For years, our answer was limited. Kara Kar has always been about premium Australian-made quality, and while we’re incredibly proud of that, we also recognised that we were pricing some people out of the market. Meanwhile, imported floats were filling that gap—but often without the quality, safety standards, or longevity that we knew horse owners truly needed.
Rather than simply trying to compete on price alone, we decided to go back to the drawing board—or more accurately, back to our own heritage. We dusted off the designs for our Kara Kar Grand model from 20 years ago. This was our top-of-the-line luxury float at the time: sturdy, reliable, safe, and built to last.
The Grand was exceptional, but it had one problem—it was priced beyond what most customers could afford. However, there was something about its design that had always resonated with people: that distinctive square front and the thoughtful way features were packaged together as standard, rather than endless add-ons.
We realised we didn’t need to reinvent the wheel. We just needed to take the best elements of what made the Grand so appealing—that smart, practical design philosophy—and make it accessible. That became the foundation for what would become Ranch by Kara Kar.
Here’s what makes Ranch by Kara Kar different from those imported floats you’ve been seeing: every single part of the construction and design has been overseen by our Kara Kar team and our general manager.
Yes, these floats are built overseas—but they’re built to our specifications, under our supervision, from the ground up. We haven’t just slapped our name on someone else’s product. We’ve taken our decades of knowledge, our safety standards, and our commitment to quality, and we’ve ensured that every Ranch float reflects the same principles that have made Kara Kar a trusted name in the industry.
Think of it this way: Ranch by Kara Kar gives you the expertise and oversight of a company that’s been doing this since 1962, but at a price point that makes sense for more Australian families.
Our involvement isn’t superficial. From selecting materials to testing prototypes, from safety features to the final inspection—our people are involved every step of the way. We’ve taken the best elements of the Grand model and refined them for today’s needs, ensuring that when you buy a Ranch by Kara Kar, you’re getting:
Ranch is perfect for those who need a dependable, well-built float but don’t require all the custom luxury features. It’s ideal for:
Make no mistake—Ranch by Kara Kar is still a Kara Kar product. We’re still the same family-owned Australian company that Bill and Jennifer started over 60 years ago. We’re still obsessed with safety. We’re still committed to making sure your horses travel in comfort. And we’re still here to support you long after your purchase.
We’re just making it possible for more Australians to experience what it means to own a float built with genuine care and expertise.
If you’ve been considering a horse float but worried about the price, or if you’ve been eyeing those imports but aren’t quite sure about the quality, come talk to us about Ranch by Kara Kar. Let’s find something that works for your needs, your horses, and your budget—without compromising on what really matters.
Because at Kara Kar, we’ve always believed everyone deserves to travel safely. Now, everyone can.
