It is really, really large. Like, huge.
The new Ford Super Duty pickup truck comes with the largest fuel tank of any heavy-duty truck available in the United States. You’ll find even bigger fuel tanks on commercial haulage trucks. How big is it? It should not weigh less than 48 gallons (182 Liters). However, a number does not really reflect the scale of the problem. This number must be viewed in context.
It’s like this: 48 gallons equals a medium-sized outdoor trash can. A water heater is large enough to heat a typical home. And three full-size, beer kegs with plenty of room. A fancy jellyfish aquarium.What is the cost of filling up? A full 48-gallon tank regular gas will cost you $105.84 (EUR93.73) at current prices. A full tank of diesel will cost you $112.94 (EUR100.02).
How about range? If you assume that the average highway consumption is 15 miles per gallon, 48 gallons will last for 720 miles (1159 km). It’s enough fuel to drive from Manhattan (New York) to Knoxville (Tennessee). On a single tank!Standard-fitting on Super Duty models equipped with a gasoline engine and optional for diesels, the 48-gallon tank can be used. Brian Rathsburg, marketing manager, said that he wanted to make it easier for customers to get the most from their trucks. This will result in less downtime at fuel pumps and routine maintenance and more time doing the job.