An easier way to refuel your tractor

tradosaurus · Jun 30, 2019

AndyMA said:
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2 mile drive

Way easier than cans

Andy

If there were all roads that had 45 mph or less speed limits I wouldn't mind doing this but since I only need a 5 gal can of fuel about once a month its not worth the safety risk.

Joe Batt · Jun 30, 2019

NPurdy1112 said:
Joe, I like the rear pallet forks, what brand are they and how do you like them? Also, where did you buy them?

Better description: https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums...-woods-dual-145-a.html?highlight=#post4710459

Dr_Zinj · Jul 10, 2019

5 gallon can. Rest it on the hood, and pour.

TXCOMT · Jul 11, 2019

Dr_Zinj said:
5 gallon can. Rest it on the hood, and pour.

Exactly...should it be harder than this?

TXCOMT

TnAndy · Jul 11, 2019

TXCOMT said:
Exactly...should it be harder than this?

TXCOMT

I'd have to have 3-4' of extension spout, given the tank is behind the seat.......

tradosaurus · Jul 11, 2019

TXCOMT said:
Exactly...should it be harder than this?
TXCOMT

5 gallons is 40 lbs. Lifting 40 lbs to shoulder level to put gas can on hood is risking injury. Using a cheap battery powered pump is much easier

Oldpath05 · Jul 11, 2019

Yup back in the day I could take 5 gal of fuel and throw it over the tractor, but now It's just hard to get 5 gal off the ground let alone on tractor hood. So to over come gravity in later years, transfer pump is the only way for me.

TimP · Jul 11, 2019

Oldpath05 said:
Yup back in the day I could take 5 gal of fuel and throw it over the tractor, but now It's just hard to get 5 gal off the ground let alone on tractor hood. So to over come gravity in later years, transfer pump is the only way for me.

Oldpath05,

I hear ya.... I can 't swing those 5 gallon jugs around like I used to either.

It's extremely hard to hoist it on top of the hood in the middle of the tractor with the FEL attached.

I too, have started using a transfer pump.

It's true... when you get older, you really DO learn to work smart... not hard.

Oldpath05 · Jul 12, 2019

TimP said:
Oldpath05,

I hear ya.... I can 't swing those 5 gallon jugs around like I used to either.

It's extremely hard to hoist it on top of the hood in the middle of the tractor with the FEL attached.

I too, have started using a transfer pump.

It's true... when you get older, you really DO learn to work smart... not hard.

Like tradosaurus mention, lifting 40 lbs at shoulder height on tractor hood can cause injury. Four years ago was the last time for me, it was one of those times when the brain made a contract that my body couldn't fulfill.

Theres been some very good links here on this thread on fair priced transfer pumps, so anyone here pushing 60 get one now cause I have some good news and some bad news for ya, the good news is that we get older, the bad news is that we get older..............

rlaughton · Jul 21, 2019

I got tired of hauling the 5 gallon jugs and filling in the tax forms to recover the highway tak for farm use, so I finally bought a NEW 55 USG drum ($121), used manual pump ($20) and a drum lifter ($80) and made a chain attachement to unload from my pickup. There is a dyed diesel cardlock her in Milton ON, but you can not use 5 gal jugs as the nozzle is big truck size. The drum has a 2 inch opening. All works great! Tomorrow I am going to add an inline oil-water filter, just to be safe.

searcyfarms · Jul 21, 2019

TXCOMT said:
Exactly...should it be harder than this?

TXCOMT

you would play heck trying to fuel 4 of my tractors in this manner - one fuels having to use a 6 foot ladder to get on top of hood, another from the rear of the tractor and behind the cab and it takes an 6-8 foot ladder to get up there while balancing on the ladder and tire due to its location for the spout so you have to pour it suspended, another fuels from the rear at shoulder height and the other at waist level behind the seat so c'mon over rockstars you can do all my fueling with your 5 gallon can for me anytime and i will humbly watch since its tough and my 80y/o dad cant do it either - we will gladly cheer you on!!! ;-)

Fuddy1952 · Jul 22, 2019

I made one with an inexpensive universal 12 volt fuel pump, battery, hoses. To make it easier you could find a convenient place to mount one on a tractor, each hose the right length coiled up out of the way, plugged when not used keep dirt out.
Wired to battery through a switch.

guitarman · Jul 23, 2019

Shared it before but this might work for some of you, you can get one on Amazon for just under $20 it is for diesel or oil empties a 5 gallon can in just under a minute with can on ground and my fuel inlet is between 5 and 6 ft from ground. I just connect it to a ground and the hot on starter because that is the handiest on my tractor.

guitarman · Sep 5, 2019

Just an update remembered to time how long it takes with my pump 4 1/2 minutes for 5 gal not real fast but not bad.

dennis103 · Sep 7, 2019

This is my 15 gallon storage and pump station. 3 different pumps, the orange one is my favorite. My fill is on the side and can be filled standing on the ground.

guitarman · Sep 7, 2019

As you can see in picture mine is on top almost eye level I'm 6'3"

dragoneggs · Sep 7, 2019

dennis103 said:
This is my 15 gallon storage and pump station. 3 different pumps, the orange one is my favorite. My fill is on the side and can be filled standing on the ground.

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I have the same 5gal yellow one on the right same as you. And a red one for gas. Two modifications though. Added a vent plug just rear of the top handle for better flow, and removed (cut off) the 'safety' ratcheting mechanism that makes it a nuisance to remove the spout for refilling.

Ed27 · Sep 14, 2019

dennis103 said:
This is my 15 gallon storage and pump station. 3 different pumps, the orange one is my favorite. My fill is on the side and can be filled standing on the ground.

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I also have the exact same 5 gallon yellow jug on the far right. It is such a pain in the ***, lol! Pushing down that darn green button to dispense the gas while holding the jug 6 feet in the air is a pain.

guitarman · Sep 14, 2019

Ed27 said:
I also have the exact same 5 gallon yellow jug on the far right. It is such a pain in the ***, lol! Pushing down that darn green button to dispense the gas while holding the jug 6 feet in the air is a pain.

That's why I got the little pump in my pics just stick the hose in connect the leads pit other end in tank and turn it on

LouNY · Sep 14, 2019

Any volunteers to put over 40 gallons in this one, never could figure out why Deere thought it was a good idea to put the fuel tanks so high and difficult to reach.

Climb up the steps, then reach out with your foot for the top of the tire, then stand on the axle while putting in 30-40 gallons, and of course the engine and radiator is nice and warm too. :laughing: