Fueling tractor

[Tinhack]

For my gas-guzzlers, I still use 5-gallon cans. But I have a 4 AA battery powered pump with auto shutoff. I only have to get the can there, not lift it anymore. Most often I wheel the gas can around on a dolly. The pump will screw onto the gas can. It came with three adapters to fit many different cans.

For my diesels, I use 30-gallon closed top barrel. I have it strapped to a dedicated dolly with a 12v pump, filter and standard fuel pump nozzle. I added a flow/gallon sensor inline. For 12v power, I use one of those rechargeable auto battery jump packs. I can still handle the 30-gallon barrel on a dolly and I have a way to load and unload the barrel to/from the truck with a barrel lift chain.

 

[TheMan419]

Just use an el cheapo HF battery powered pump in the 5 gallon jugs. Sure, it's slow but I am in no hurry.

This is what I used. When it gets really slow make sure to change the batteries in it. Even with fresh batteries you best not be in a hurry.

 

[sleuth]

I'm in the process of buying a Kioti CX2025. I figured I would just drive down the hill and to the left and fill it up at the gas station. It's about 0.6 mi away.

 

[Sberry]

I'd been using a 2 gallon container to transfer from generator belly to tractor to avoid the 5 gallon lift. I don't do the entire lift from floor to tractor hood at once. Lift to above the brake pedals and then step up and lift onto the hood. With 2 gallon container, I pour it right in.

Yes, we have one tractor we use remote and with limited use we simply use 2 1/2 jugs and can stand on the tailgate if needed.Its really easier than rigging up some other fussy little equipment or filling a larger scheme once a year. Its really different if a guy uses a significant amount but sometimes a little work is the easier way.

 

[grsthegreat]

I use a 55 gallon tank with pump for mine. Got real sick of lifting 5 gal cans up to hood height to fuel tractor. Went with a quality system as opposed to chinese junk. Not cheap, but will outlast me.

 

[JethroB]

I’m only 3 miles to the gas station with off-road diesel so I take a little road trip every few weeks. Its the only time I get to exercise high range. A few farmers use the same station at times if they are far from home so plenty of turnover.

 

[Williy]

I will be using a 55 gal oil drum, put on a pallet hoist into the pickup bed
drive about 20 miles to the fuel station fill up head home get tractor out
put the forks on and unload fuel park in shop and use hand pump that
I have had for over 40 years. Hand pump keeps the muscle up

willy

 

[JCoastie]

how do you safely fill a 55gal drum at the station? They should be on the ground not remaining in the back of the truck, just like fuel cans, or is that only gasoline and diesel is fine?

 

[grsthegreat]

I think only gas has that issue. Never worried about that with diesel.

 

[Bullwinkle123]

Some people use this type of inexpensive siphon, but you still have to get suitable elevation on the diesel can, and it's a slow transfer:

https://www.amazon.com/HORUSDY-Siphon-Multi-Purpose-Virgin-Tubing/dp/B075CSQKS6/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=SUPER+EASY+SIPHON+HOSE&qid=1618398331&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzQkRBRlE2R1JPRTY1JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTA1MDAxQ1ZCMDNQRVlPRjRGJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA3NDY3OTAxOFVJUEQ1UkxaQkxBJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==