cttractor
Silver Member
I'm not sure why Deere and other manufactures put a tractor's fuel cap on the engine hood, but they do and I'm having problems with spilling when refueling my 2000 series tractor. First, there's the fact that I have to step up onto the operator's platform with a full 5-gallon container and bend over cantilevered over the hood with it while filling (it causes the arms to ache after a few minutes). Then, any spill goes all over the hood and onto equipment below, such as the mower -- it can be a real mess.
So, I'm looking for a better refueling approach. A standard fuel nozzle with a 120 VAC pump on a 15 or 20 gallon or so tank would be ideal. Even then, I'll have to buy and transport diesel in a couple of 5-gallon cans to fill the tank. This small a machine doesn't justify a pickup-up body tank, so there's no easier way to get the 15 or 20 gallon tank refilled.
I've tried to find a solution looking in catalogs like Northern Tools and such and they seem to primarily have gravity-fed siphon tanks and 12VDC pump systems -- I want to just plug the system into a 120VAC receptacle in the wall of my garage. I have to believe that other members also have to deal with these refueling hassles. What solutions have you guys come up with to deal with this mess? Any useful feedback and suggestions are greatly appreciated.
TIA!
So, I'm looking for a better refueling approach. A standard fuel nozzle with a 120 VAC pump on a 15 or 20 gallon or so tank would be ideal. Even then, I'll have to buy and transport diesel in a couple of 5-gallon cans to fill the tank. This small a machine doesn't justify a pickup-up body tank, so there's no easier way to get the 15 or 20 gallon tank refilled.
I've tried to find a solution looking in catalogs like Northern Tools and such and they seem to primarily have gravity-fed siphon tanks and 12VDC pump systems -- I want to just plug the system into a 120VAC receptacle in the wall of my garage. I have to believe that other members also have to deal with these refueling hassles. What solutions have you guys come up with to deal with this mess? Any useful feedback and suggestions are greatly appreciated.
TIA!