What kind of fuel cans / fueling systems are folks using?

[McMXi]

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That sure is a nice setup. Is that around 500 gallons?

 

[papajoe]

300 gallon overhead tank. Gravity flow. About as simple and as easy as you can get.

 

[Chanceywd]

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What pump is that you are using skeets? would like to make something like that, I have the tank and cart.

Bill

 

[photowest]

The local farm bureau COOP provides me with a free 300 gallon tank and 120V pump and delivers refills of bulk off-road diesel (red dye, no tax) whenever I call. Cheap and super easy for me.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

What pump is that you are using skeets? would like to make something like that, I have the tank and cart.

Bill

12 volt HF fuel transfer pump and a 15 gallon barrel set on a 2 wheel dolly

 

[Chanceywd]

12 volt HF fuel transfer pump and a 15 gallon barrel set on a 2 wheel dolly

I was scrolling thru looking at pictures and missed your description Skeets!

Bill

 

[Chanceywd]

Thanks NIW, I was scrolling thru and missed that!

A duh moment for me!

Bill

 

[trackman23]

Thx for all the replies! It is clear I need to up my fuel game!!

 

[skeets]

What pump is that you are using skeets? would like to make something like that, I have the tank and cart.

Bill

It is a 12 volt DC fuel transfer pump from HF, I think it was around 60 bucks when I bought it, one thing, it pumps fast I dont know what the flow rate is but it dont take long to fill a tank !

 

[HorsPower]

14 gal fuel caddy. I have a small electric hoist in my shop so I opted for the gravity feed version. I hoist it out of my truck and up into the air to fill my tractor.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQPW377J?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

 

[MOOTS]

I built a fuel trailer with a nominal 105 gallon diesel tank (nominal!) and a 50 gallon gas tank on a HF trailer:

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Biggest mistake: Installing a 125 vac Filrite pump on the diesel tank instead of a 12 vdc pump.

I thought these tanks are only for combustible liquids and not flammable. I looked into setting our mowing trucks up with a similar setup since we moved from diesel mowers to gas. Caught some pushback from the higher ups, we’ve been using 5 gal cans.

 

[MOOTS]

My personal setup. 50gal and hand pump. Homebrew sight gauge.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

I thought these tanks are only for combustible liquids and not flammable. I looked into setting our mowing trucks up with a similar setup since we moved from diesel mowers to gas. Caught some pushback from the higher ups, we’ve been using 5 gal cans.

You can buy DOT legal, Gasoline transfer tanks.

 

[MOOTS]

You can buy DOT legal, Gasoline transfer tanks.

Yea, they ‘spensive! And FTG’s don’t look like it is.

 

[Chanceywd]

It is a 12 volt DC fuel transfer pump from HF, I think it was around 60 bucks when I bought it, one thing, it pumps fast I dont know what the flow rate is but it dont take long to fill a tank !

I looked at them today they have gone up to about $140. I think I will wait for a sale and grab one.
I have a lot of arthritis in my hands so I am looking for a way to eliminate lifting the cans up high.
Just had an arthroplasty on my left thumb on the 13th so I won't be doing anything with this for a while.
Thanks for the info Skeets!

Bill

 

[mdhughes]

My personal setup. 50gal and hand pump. Homebrew sight gauge.

What did you use on the tank for the fittings for the sight gauge. I have a meter on mine and a spreadsheet that I keep track of how much I put in and take out. I also use the spreadsheet to tell me how much weight is in the tank so I can figure how much fuel I can add when I take it to the station to "fill" it. The L3901DT won't pick it up if I fill it.

 

[MOOTS]

What did you use on the tank for the fittings for the sight gauge. I have a meter on mine and a spreadsheet that I keep track of how much I put in and take out. I also use the spreadsheet to tell me how much weight is in the tank so I can figure how much fuel I can add when I take it to the station to "fill" it. The L3901DT won't pick it up if I fill it.

Weld in bungs. 3/4” or 1/2” for the drain and 1/4” for the gauge. Found them online. Www.Bungking.com

 

[Orange1forme]

For me the 5 gallon can are the way to go, although I am not a heavy use tractor person.

They fit nicely into the Harbor Freight trailer hitch carrier to take and refill at the gas station.
I used a battery operated transfer pump, from Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Automatic-Transfer-Auto-Stop-Adapters-Gasoline/dp/B0DH2RBN55?crid=1CA34BUQ35KZJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.BTjOmWUBsz6HXckblSUpGU4iXPcWjoaTt0lrBdnFJrSQD7jjVgkBsVbdyrMkfcdUEyidn6Xs-TPhaYbdFNMCF0lM2qDYiPkLkS2L5JI1VEA-Gch-iwvkWdGgmP4QHAS3DzqjW4MOqqjjKsq179m8U704ThW6n5fDvCWyggsd3-ZXexf7Hj7jowqeuC0uoDZI8GvHCMFt-owEvJgMS09ZmBYgC115AhiUL4gr9hbc2kKHrajZ6us0K8Zhowre2OEXgISoXRg5pstNftkhHPOchi-pf-hF5-s-KDx265hmeogsVoVx5pQ9wfy5Za_7LLExOG-n4HjPwyAQ4OT9cjHeM7kY4Vl1ItdsSiy1BmADr_H7xegeOerPPv8Nno89xCCnG_RcSs7RnFs43O-GY1UquJKQxFKEbyqerA_v1LlrPCFCaRKqsjCRVm1RH6bB4N1N.iecWfHFDh9OZZmhjeRlsXuahOxETLMMT4YrU1UcoMno&dib_tag=se&keywords=battery+fuel+transfer+pump&qid=1740634581&sprefix=battery+fuel%2Caps%2C207&sr=8-9

The can sits nicely on the front tire while filling the tractor. Once done gravity puts the extra fuel left in the hose back in the can.

This also allows the wife to do any of this if she needs to.

 

[Danaidh]

I am set up similar to @Orange1forme. Six 5-gallon Mid-west plastic cans from Tractor supply and a battery operated fuel transfer pump. All Fit in My Truck for a fuel run.

I am not a typical Ag Farmer. I am our Family's land manager/Tree farmer. I mainly maintain what is there like fire lanes and roads. Occasionally, I build/repair a fence, move a log to my sawmill or create a new fire lane/road. I am not a huge fuel user over a 2–4-day tree-farm work event.

Tractors In order of importance:

- 2024 Kubota 2601with loader and 3rd function
- 2006 ~65 hp 4WD John Deere with loader
- 1988 ~65 hp Ford 5900

Kind Regards,
Dan