Reynolds Asphalt & Construction and TexOp Construction, two Texas construction companies, are heavily testing the model during summer construction and the testing will continue into the winter. Customers have reported up to 25 percent more fuel economy over previous versions.
The F-Series Super Duty is being tested in some of the roughest work environments such as Florida's Everglades swamp just to be sure that the vehicle is capable of handing every type of workload and environment. The reaction from customers has been positive as they have requested to use the F-Series Super Duty for a longer period of time.
Chris Brewer, chief engineer of the 2011 Super Duty said, “We tested the 2011 Super Duty in every situation imaginable throughout the development process, but nothing can replace these real-world scenarios.”
Florida Power & Light Company is using the vehicles to travel through the everglades, and some vehicles have traveled up to 600 miles per day during long treks through swamps and various other types of terrain. The company is testing the 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty XL Super Cab 4x4 and the F-250 XLT Crew Cab 4x2.
These models feature a 6.7-liter V-8 turbocharged diesel engine. The engine is much quieter than previous models. The new powertrain and vehicle features improved fuel economy while still maintaining impressive power.
The off road performance of the model was also reported as impressive by the customers. The Super Duty also has a new biodiesel capacity. It has a B20 compatibility which allows for a 20 percent biodiesel and 80 percent petroleum mixture to be used as fuel. Florida Power & Light has used this feature, and other companies that are looking to be "greener" will find the biodiesel capacity useful.
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