Favorite diesel can?

[ptsg]

I like mine. It's a 30 liters tank, tractor hold 27 liters, so it's good match. I just set it on the platform of the tractor, open the ball valve and wait till the tanks is full.

 

[TuckR]

so your L3302 holds more fuel than my MX5400 (12 gal).

You made me get out my manual. Huh, turns out my tank is only 11 gallons! I'm not sure where I got the 14 number... Good catch.

 

[TuckR]

I have the 3901 don’t worry about your machine using a ton of fuel, the modern common rail diesel is much more fuel efficient than most older machines. I can dig all day with my backhoe running about 2000 rpm and not use 5 gallons. Brush hogging all day is about 8 gallons

One full tank lasted me almost 19 hours, I couldn't believe it.

 

[5030]

My favorite diesel can is one that is full...

 

[scootr]

My favorite diesel can is one that is full...

.... so long as I don't have to lift it! My new fuel nozzle will arrive today. She's got auto shut off, baby
Got caught snoozing while filling the tractor last week. Over full

 

[Gregster613]

When I was digging my my big pond, I picked up some dented 100 gallon fuel tanks used on the sides of big rigs, mounted them on a trailer and put a 12 volt diesel fuel pump on it. I was filling it up at least once a week, sometimes twice a week.

Since then, I found that it wasn't worth the time and hassle to fill up 180 gallons of fuel for what I was using. I just use 2 yellow five gallon jugs and keep the tanks topped off. I never use enough fuel in a day to empty a fuel tank, usually it's not enough to even use a quarter of a tank. When I fill up my truck, I fill up the two jugs and then pour them into whatever tractor I'm planning on using.

Since the modern nozzles are so bad, I've been buying junk from Amazon with the hope of finding one that actually works. My issue with them is that they all break at the threads when tightening them. I've added the air opening so the fuel flows better, but I'm still struggling with a good tube to put into the tank. Usually what I do is remove the tube and just pour it in without the tube. This works fine for most of my tractors, except for my small tractor. Since it only holds something like ten gallons, and I usually only put in 3 or 4 gallons at a time, it's not been too bad to deal with the Amazon failures.

On the failures for replacement fill tubs, never buy the flexible ones. They where the worse!!!

Since it's getting closer to batwing mowing season, I'm going to have to look again from a better filler tube for my cans. I mostly need them for my gasoline cans. I have one that's really good that's 20 years old. I put it on the gas can that I'm using, but I know it will fail eventually and then I'll be stuck with the junk I've been buying to try and replace it.

Eddy, if you ever find a "good" spout, please post the link! I'm in exactly the same situation you are - cannot find anything that will last! All modern day spouts are completely junk! Thanks, Greg

 

[scootr]

I received a new auto nozzle today. When choosing I saw them from $20 - $200 Looks like quality is all over the map. I probably should have spent more than the $40 I laid down

 

[etpm]

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These no-spill cans work great for the small tractor. Even my wife can do it. If you zoom in you can see I’ve added an air valve. This makes the fuel delivery 10X faster. Got them on Amazon, even came with the right size drill bit. Then simply screw in.

Ooh, I like that added air vent. Not because the fuel flows faster but because it stops fuel from glugging which can cause an overflow because of the filter screen in my tank. Thanks for posting.
Eric

 

[scootr]

I have been adding vents and buying unrestricted nozzles for my plastic 5-6gal jugs since they started messing up the design of these things. Think I bought a 10 pack of tank vents on amazon

Amazon.com

 

[hube2]

I use these, or something like these, what I have is not what is pictured so what you get may be slightly different than what's pictured https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014VAGV70/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

 

[lman]

I use these, or something like these, what I have is not what is pictured so what you get may be slightly different than what's pictured https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014VAGV70/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

Wow are those containers made out of gold?

 

[EddieWalker]

I have been adding vents and buying unrestricted nozzles for my plastic 5-6gal jugs since they started messing up the design of these things. Think I bought a 10 pack of tank vents on amazon

Amazon.com

I tried something like that and the flexible pipe was very difficult to get into the tank. Could just be me, but I spilled a bunch of diesel trying to use it. Now I'm only buying solid ones with a bend in them, but haven't found one with a threaded end that doesn't leak after using it a few times.

 

[hube2]

Wow are those containers made out of gold?

actually I did not look at the current price, I bought mine in 2020 and I know they were not that expensive.

 

[Duds13]

I got one of these for $25 from a neighbor. Works great but on the heavier side

JUSTRITE 5 gal. Yellow Steel Type II Safety Can for Diesel (7250230) | Zoro

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[SmallChange]

I have a fuel caddy tank with rotary hand pump, that I don't move around (it's on wheels but I think it'd be too heavy for me to move safely). I bought it from TSC, after one I bought on Amazon arrived badly dented and unusable. It was amazing how similar the photos and descriptions of these two were, and how many differences there were once I had them in hand. I also use 5 gallon cans. I run the cans to a filling station on a trailer hitch rack, 3 at a time so 15 gallons, and they're outside the car so I don't stink it up with spilled diesel.

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/gas-go-30-gallon-steel-ul-listed-caddy?cm_vc=-10005

5 Gal Yellow Steel Safety Can for Diesel | Funnel | Type I | UI50FSY | Eagle

Holds 5 gallons (18.9 l) of diesel liquidSeamless, 24-gauge, hot dip, galvanized steel constructionSelf-closing, leak-tested lid prevents spillsNon-sparking flame arrester protects against explosionsFunnel attachment for spill-free fueling of containers with small openingsCan dimensions of 13.5...

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I am able to lift the 5 gallon can to a shelf to siphon it into the fuel caddy with a shaker siphon. I can also drop the caddy hose into a can on the ground and turn the pump backwards to suck fuel into the caddy if I need. It is a pretty clean system. Most times I use it, I don't spill a drop.

I'm filling a 25 hp tractor, and my usage is light.

 

[mo1]

Hi all, looking for a purchase recommendation. I'm looking for a diesel container to fuel my Kubota L3302. It'll hold 14 11 gallons, and I really don't want to buy three two 5gal diesel containers. The glass can I bought were for gas, and they sucked, so hoping to use the collective knowledge here to point me in the right direction. Currently I'm burning through a lot of diesel as I turn a rural 20 acres property into a homesite, but I expect my fuel use will fall precipitously once the property is established, so I'm not terribly interested in big tanks as I just wont be able to use it fast enough.

I've looked at the Scepter Duramax and the John Down 15 Gallon can, but the reviews where mixed enough that I hesitated on pulling the trigger.

What say you?

One full tank lasted me almost 19 hours, I couldn't believe it.

Your tractor burns a half a gallon an hour of fuel based on what you posted above. A five-gallon tank would last you 10 hours. The general figure for annual usage of compact tractors is somewhere in the 60-75 hour per year range, which would be a ballpark of 30-40 gallons per year, or filling up a couple of 5 gallon jugs only 3-4 times per year. Even if you used it a whole lot more, say, 200 hours per year, you would only go through 100 gallons and fill up the jugs 10 times per year, or roughly every 2nd to 3rd time you'd fill up your vehicle's fuel tank if you drive an average vehicle a typical mileage per year. A couple of $20 plastic jugs with $10 EZ-Pour spout and vent kits would be what I would use if I were you. That's what I do. I have five of those jugs and go through 400-500 gallons per year of fuel, and on a busy day can go through 30-35 gallons of fuel. I would personally draw the line at using more than 50 gallons of fuel per day or using more than about 750 gallons per year as the point where it would make sense to get a transfer tank.

 

[Saucymynx]

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I seriously debated going with both tanks, but by the time I got the tanks, purchased the pad poured the pumps installed and wired the price was going to be ridiculous. So I went with flow fast and it is a great set up. I have four 7 1/2 gallon diesel tanks and four 7 1/2 gallon gasoline tanks along with the cart. They are very well-made and make refueling a breeze. Reasonably portable as well, since a full diesel tank weighs about 50 pounds. A bit pricey, but cheaper than the set up I was considering.

 

[mikester]

I rent. Got a brand new double walled tank with electric pump, meter and filter $100/yr. No safeties, no headaches, no worries, farm insurance company doesn't give me grief.

 

[2manyrocks]

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I seriously debated going with both tanks, but by the time I got the tanks, purchased the pad poured the pumps installed and wired the price was going to be ridiculous. So I went with flow fast and it is a great set up. I have four 7 1/2 gallon diesel tanks and four 7 1/2 gallon gasoline tanks along with the cart. They are very well-made and make refueling a breeze. Reasonably portable as well, since a full diesel tank weighs about 50 pounds. A bit pricey, but cheaper than the set up I was considering.

Do their hand crank pumps also attach to the threads used on the VP racing fuel style tanks?

 

[Saucymynx]

Do their hand crank pumps also attach to the threads used on the VP racing fuel style tanks?

I am not familiar with vp tanks. One thing that would have to be accounted for is the length of the pick up tube which varies from tank to tank. It is a great system!