An easier way to refuel your tractor

[Jaylegger]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^One of the reasons that turn me off from that is only 4 AA battery's, I would trust 4 D's a lot more.

Agree, or a pump using a few 18650 batteries. 4 AA's however have surprised me so far. Just filled the tractor an hour ago and timed it, it's pumping exactly 2.5 US gallons per minute and empties the vent-less diesel can in two minutes which is less time than using the spout. I've so far emptied about a dozen 20-25 litre fuel cans on the original batteries.

 

[k0ua]

Try this. Home made, cheap, it works.
A rechargeable 20v LiIon battery, universal 12v pump, switch, hose (long as you want).
For even less money a pump, hose, wires clip leads on end to your battery.View attachment 606321View attachment 606322View attachment 606323

Yep, that would work.

 

[RalphVa]

I don't use enough diesel with the tractor and Isuzu 12.5 kw generator to warrant delivery. So, I just make a run a couple times/yr with 4 or 5 containers in the back of my trusty Tacoma to a diesel station to refill them to put into the 60 gallon generator tank and to replenish the tractor's tank when needed. I've sometimes pumped diesel out of the generator's tank and used it in the tractor (into a 5 gallon container). I move the full containers from the Tacoma to the tractor garage with the FEL.

To refuel the tractor, I just lift the 5 gallon container and place it atop the brake pedals and then step up onto the tractor and then lift it onto the hood. Then I use one of those hand squeeze siphons to get flow started into the tractor's tank. Do this once on the container. To finish it, it's then light enough to go up all the way so that I can just pour directly from the 5 gallon spigot right into the tank. Record in my book to later compute the gph. I keep another book for the Isuzu. The Isuzu is a little gem: 0.2 gph.

Ralph

 

[Oldpath05]

Agree, or a pump using a few 18650 batteries. 4 AA's however have surprised me so far. Just filled the tractor an hour ago and timed it, it's pumping exactly 2.5 US gallons per minute and empties the vent-less diesel can in two minutes which is less time than using the spout. I've so far emptied about a dozen 20-25 litre fuel cans on the original batteries.

That is impressive, 5 gal in 2 minutes and yes 4 18650 batteries would be lot better the AAs, and they are rechargeable, good review on that pump.

 

[NPurdy1112]

Thanks guys. Cant believe I thought there was a difference in the off road vs. road diesel besides the dye and tax. Glad I asked.

 

[TnAndy]

looks real cool to me
seems like it would be harder to fill those tanks than the tractor

I set a ladder against the loft part and the guy from the Co-op goes right up it with his hose from the truck.

 

[cat fever]

Ultimately I will get an elevated 250-500 gallon or so tank at my house. At the moment I'm using a shaker hose with 5 gallon fuel cans in the back of the truck or sitting on the front tire of my tractor. The fill on my tractor is low, by the step on the left side of the tractor. 25 gallon tank I think.

 

[countrybumpkin]

It might be a rural legend but I heard that law enforcement has been known to visit farm auctions and check the attendees' fuel filters in the parking area for red residue.

Most of the time they set up check points and sample the fuel from the trucks tank. Illinois is real good at setting up these check points. I hate driving through that state even being legal it’s just a aggravation.

 

[Oldpath05]

I can understand that, everytime I see a cop behind me I go through a 100 point check list in my mine to try and think if what I'm doing wrong, fortunately red die in my gas powered Jeep isn't one of them

 

[jmc]

Most of the time they set up check points and sample the fuel from the trucks tank. Illinois is real good at setting up these check points. I hate driving through that state even being legal it痴 just a aggravation.

Fuel tank checkpoints work but only with that particular tank of fuel. Red residue on the fuel filter, otoh, incriminates if off-road diesel has EVER been in the tank. Some aftermarket filter manufacturer should sell red filters instead of white.

 

[PILOON]

Here in Quebec they will go onto your property or work site and take samples.
Only stationary generators are permitted 'off road fuel', everything else must use road fuel!
A friend got caught with off road in his Kubota= nice fine!

 

[AndyMA]

2 mile drive

Way easier than cans

Andy

 

[searcyfarms]

i have two FREE plastic 15 gallon barrels i got from a local car wash, i fill them up iwth off road and pump into my tractor w a battery powered txfer pump from harbor freight - my dad loves it and can lift the plastic jugs cause he can lift them easily into the truck and strap them in with a rachet strap in the cab corners of the truck, just drop the hose in from the transfer pump, put the spout in the tank and turn it on, they store easily and no mess plus are light weight, we just roll up the txfer pump/hoses in a large 55gal trash bag for storage - dad cant life the cans anymore to hold up 5 gal to get in a tank on a tractor nor climb ladders and hold them either on our big tractors - helps dad feel good about still being able to help and contribute even though he cant do what he used to, hes 80

 

[jmc]

My problem isn't lifting 5 gallons- I like to set it on the hood so I don't have to levitate it over the tank for several minutes until the container drains. Problem there is tilting a full container into the tank without spilling a quart of diesel on the tractor if the spout doesn't engage the fill hole right away.

Turns out, this container with the tethered, snap fit spout cap can be tilted completely without leaking. Once the spout is in the fill hole, you can take one finger and unsnap the cap off the spout.

 

[John0829]

I wonder how many people use highway diesel fuel in their tractors instead of the cheaper ORF. I started out with HWF 10 years ago but when it hit $4.00/gal, I started to look for ORF. My last barrel refill a week ago was $2.899/gal, much better.

There is only one place to get off road diesel locally and it is higher than highway diesel at the local Caseys or Murphy which move more fuel, which means the fuel is fresher than what is available at the place with off road diesel.

 

[SmallChange]

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2 mile drive

Way easier than cans

Andy

I think about this too. It'd be about a 2 mile drive, round trip. About a third of that is on the road I live on, 35 mph limit but I think people may go up to 50 or so. Perhaps Sunday morning would be a good time to go. Do you go any time you like or do you try to choose times with lighter slower traffic?

 

[DieselBound]

I let the distributors worry about driving the roads Even with delivery charges and tax it still comes out cheaper than on-road diesel.

Renting large equipment (not going to be driving tracked vehicles down the road very far!) and then having to refuel using a bunch of jugs was what finally pushed me to get an on-site tank.

 

[Joe Batt]

I fill a 55 gallon drum twice a year. It has a pump, filter, and standard nozzle. Cost me about $150 to assemble.


I used a air powered pump like this, so I didn't have another motor that would fail. 12 GPM Air Operated Barrel Pump

I don't think that is DOT legal, but it works for me.

 

[NPurdy1112]

I fill a 55 gallon drum twice a year. It has a pump, filter, and standard nozzle. Cost me about $150 to assemble.

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I used a air powered pump like this, so I didn't have another motor that would fail. 12 GPM Air Operated Barrel Pump

I don't think that is DOT legal, but it works for me.

Joe, I like the rear pallet forks, what brand are they and how do you like them? Also, where did you buy them?

 

[tradosaurus]

Looks like that pump is the new improved version, it seems to work good in the video but for how long........ TERA PUMP TREP1 Multi-Purpose Battery Powered Fuel Transfer Pump - 2D Battery, 2.5 GPM - YouTube

I use the same battery powered pump to empty out 5 gal cans of diesel. I put my 5 gal can on a portable workbench so the fill tube can reach the fuel tank on top of my Kubota.

If I was utilizing a bigger tractor and needed to refuel often I would definitely go with a different and larger setup.