How Do I Refuel?

[Wombat125]

I have a little dilemna. I need to figure out how to install more diesel in my 5303. I understand the mechanics, but I'm having trouble with the logistics. Here's the facts:

1. I have a 19 gallon fuel tank
2. It takes me several months to go through a tank full, especially in this drought
3. I've been told it's not good to store diesel for long periods of time
4. Buying four 5 gal diesel cans/jerry cans is expensive
5. Buying one 30 gal diesel can is very expensive
6. The gas station is ~4 miles from my house with about half on pavement

Here are the options I'm aware of:

1. Drive the tractor to the gas station
2. Suck it up and buy the four deisel cans
3. Get some kind of storage vessle for the house to refill at home

I think I am leaning toward just driving to the gas station. That seems to have the least overhead and I get fresh fuel. So my first question is, how hard is it on my R1 tires to run 8 miles on the road every few months? My second question is, are there other refueling options I haven't considered?

Thanks for the input!!

 

[CurlyDave]

You can just get one can.

No need to keep the tank more than half full, if that.

Just keep a full one in the garage and refill after you put it in the tractor.

 

[RWolf]

For diesel tanks it's better to keep them as full as possible. The reason is condensation. I use a single 5 gallon can and when my tank gets to about 3/4 then I top it off. I use one of the cans from the local auto parts store (plastic) that has a controllable spout so I don't spill any fuel.

 

[LBrown59]

This is the first time I've ever heard of a tractor fuel tank being to big.

 

[LBrown59]

I have a little dilemna. I need to figure out how to install more diesel in my 5303. I understand the mechanics, but I'm having trouble with the logistics. Here's the facts:

1. I have a 19 gallon fuel tank
2. It takes me several months to go through a tank full, especially in this drought
3. I've been told it's not good to store diesel for long periods of time
4. Buying four 5 gal diesel cans/jerry cans is expensive
5. Buying one 30 gal diesel can is very expensive
6. The gas station is ~4 miles from my house with about half on pavement

Here are the options I'm aware of:

1. Drive the tractor to the gas station
2. Suck it up and buy the four deisel cans
3. Get some kind of storage vessle for the house to refill at home

I think I am leaning toward just driving to the gas station. *That seems to have the least overhead and I get fresh fuel.

So my first question is, how hard is it on my R1 tires to run 8 miles on the road every few months? My second question is, are there other refueling options I haven't considered?

Thanks for the input!!

How many gallons a month does that equate to?

*And probably the most dangerous method.

 

[LarryRB]

You can just get one can.

No need to keep the tank more than half full, if that.
Just keep a full one in the garage and refill after you put it in the tractor.

You must not be in a very cold climate, It is preferable to keep diesel tanks full and not half full, 3/4 or less, especially winter time, and condensation, gelling...Ikeep my tractor topped off at all times, and try to keep my Cummins powered Dodge topped off too. Although more times than not, I top off the truck every third day or so in the winter time,..

 

[greenmule]

Whatevers the easiest to do is what you should do,A,B or C,[probably a D in there also].

 

[RollTideRam]

Buy one fuel can. Drive your tractor to the store and fill it and the fuel can. When you use up 5 gallons fill it with the can and refill it next time you are at the store. JC

 

[LBrown59]

Here are the options I'm aware of:

1. Drive the tractor to the gas station
2. Suck it up and buy the four deisel cans
3. Get some kind of storage vessle for the house to refill at home

 

[Bird]

So my first question is, how hard is it on my R1 tires to run 8 miles on the road every few months? My second question is, are there other refueling options I haven't considered?

!. I had R1 tires and never hesitated to drive 7.75 miles to my brother's place on asphalt roads, and back, or 4 miles to a brother-in-law's place and back. When we were baling hay, we sometimes drove as much as 15 miles on asphalt with an 85 hp tractor with R1 tires. So how hard is it on the tires? Not hard enough for me to give it a second thought.

2. I, too, am one who liked to keep my tank full or nearly so. I had a 55 gallon barrel and pump so I refueled after nearly every use. Otherwise, I concur with the guys who suggested one 5 gallon can to top off the tank when it gets more than a quarter of the way down.