Easiest method to fill with diesel

[Big Barn]

I built my own tank to fit in a full size pickup truck. Deliberately kept it lower than the cab’s rear window for driver visibility.

 

[arkydog]

i use this siphon hose . easy to start in 5 gal can.https://www.amazon.com/s?k=shaker+f...efix=shaker+fuel+,aps,298&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_12

 

[CADplans]

i use this siphon hose . easy to start in 5 gal can.https://www.amazon.com/s?k=shaker+f...efix=shaker+fuel+,aps,298&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_12

I have a 100 gallon tank and hand pump,, but I also use the shaker and 5 gallon can when the tractor is not at the tank,,

That shaker is just about amazing!! :thumbsup:

 

[Gary Fowler]

When I bought my first tractor, I went ahead and bit the bullet. Got a 100 gallon steel tank and 15 GPM 12 volt pump (both used) for $350. Been using it for 10 years now without a problem other than the auto cut-off nozzle started tripping off and hard to get started, so I replaced that. No issues with the pump. After a couple of year of using a jump start battery pack, I bought a small car battery that I keep attached to the pump with a battery maintainer hooked up. Same battery now for 8 years and still going strong. It just doesn't get any easier than pulling up to the shop, flipping on the pump and filling the tank.
I initially got the 12v thinking I might need to put it in my truck but that has never happened. I get fuel delivered in bulk right to my door. I did have to get an additional tank after the bulk sales guy upped the required purchase amount to 150 gallons or else I had to pay a delivery charge. I just got a free TOTE TANK from a local chemical company and use that to make up the required amount to deliver.

 

[MNBobcat]

Wow. A lot of overkill posted here. I set a 5 gallon can of diesel on the tractor hood and use a giggle siphon to transfer the diesel from the can into the tractor. Super fast and no expensive pumps

 

[shooterdon]

Wow. A lot of overkill posted here. I set a 5 gallon can of diesel on the tractor hood and use a giggle siphon to transfer the diesel from the can into the tractor. Super fast and no expensive pumps

Let me guess....you are under 70 and/or do not have rotator cuff issues? Does your wife/GF ever fill your tractor or pick up fuel in those jugs?

I like having a 50 gallon tank that I can easily put in my truck bed with forks and fill with off road. I store it in the garage on two HF dollies and it takes less room than a bunch of jugs. I have $150 into my setup (tank, 12V pump, wood frame, dollies). If it lasts 15 years, that is $10/year.

No loose jugs in the back of the truck. No spilled fuel.

And my fiancé can easily fill the storage tank, off load it, and fuel the tractor. That has value to me at least.

 

[RjCorazza]

Overkill is a relative term. I go by the "work smarter, not harder" principle.
For me, a truck mounted 12v commercial transfer pump with auto shutoff nozzle is the method of choice. Zero lifting, zero spilling / over filling.

 

[CADplans]

Overkill is a relative term. I go by the "work smarter, not harder" principle.

This year, the card that my daughter gave me for Fathers Day included a 4" x 6" magnetic sign,,

The sign says
"No job is too small for a BIG expensive power tool,,,"

That saying applies to me fueling the tractors,,,

 

[Jimc295]

This year, the card that my daughter gave me for Fathers Day included a 4" x 6" magnetic sign,,

The sign says
"No job is too small for a BIG expensive power tool,,,"

That saying applies to me fueling the tractors,,,

:thumbsup: LOL

 

[ovrszd]

I think the amount of fuel used makes a lot of difference.

I use 2,500 gallons per year. That's 500 five gallon jugs.

I have a transfer tank mounted in my truck. Rarely touch a 5 gallon jug.