Can Rangers Tank Group Level Content?

[knottyb0y]

Rangers tend to be the hot new topic.

They are a class with the taunt skill, but they use chain armor. Is it viable for a ranger to be a group tank (not raid obviously). At what point does their ability (if they have it) to tank taper off? How much is equipment a factor in the equation (warriors can tank old world up to 45 in bronze, does a ranger need to be elitely geared just to make the cut?).

What are some good gear/weapons for a low level ranger on a budget?

Any other advice would be welcome