- Joined
- Mar 8, 2013
- Messages
- 1,859
- Location
- Eugene, Oregon
- Tractor
- Toro D200, Ford 1715, International 884,
Personally I don't use that much gasoline in cans.I don't know what you really gain by switching to larger fuel containers. 5 gallons is heavy enough to lift, IMO. The racing fuel style cans hold slightly more and claim that you can store more fuel in the same space, plus I think they are slightly more stable in transport. I fill them on the ground. The larger opening makes it easier for me to fill them without spilling any fuel.
For diesel, my little Ford has about a 5 gallon tank that will keep me moving for about a month or so, perhaps even more. So, a 5 gallon can works well.
My "new to me" CAT probably has a 50 gallon tank. It is a pain to climb up on the tracks and fill the tank. When I was refilling the hydraulic oil, I tied myself to the cab before dumping the bucket. It would be so nice to get a large pickup tank and just drive up to it and start pumping diesel. Plus, I might be able to find off road diesel that would save the fuel taxes. However, it is probably only a short term need, so no need to get a 1000 gallon fixed tank and delivery service.