Pics of my fuel caddy

[Buzzard81]

This is one of the best projects I have done, It is fast fill up, back saving, wonderful to have glad I did it. Thanks to all who have inspired me with pics of their own fuel caddys. I knew the very first time I filled up my L3400, standing on a ladder with one foot on the front tire waiting for 5 gallons of diesel fuel to flow into the tank that there had to be a better way, and thanks to this forum I was inspired. So onward to the pics ( I hope they show properly)

 

[TripleR]

Very nice, how do you get fuel into it?

 

[jesseb3@att.net]

Fancy! I could use something like that, even for my little BX. The wife has a hard time with a full 5-gallon can. I have switched to the type with a push-button valve, and that has helped, but she still struggles.

 

[KennyV]

Buzzard81 ... Looks great, I like the filter drier vent, keeps moisture from getting in...

But it looks like your filler cap is broken... KennyV

 

[corey9212]

Very nice. I have pondered building something like that for myself.

 

[Buzzard81]

Very nice, how do you get fuel into it?

first time I had to put it on my trailer and lug it to quickway and fill er up. I called to see if I could get a truck to stop by and fill me up with off road diesel but they wouldn't for such a small amount, subsequent fill ups are going to be more like topping off with 5 gallons of fuel. The hose in front will suck when it's valve is open and the other valve to main tank is closed.

 

[Buzzard81]

Buzzard81 ... Looks great, I like the filter drier vent, keeps moisture from getting in...

But it looks like your filler cap is broken... KennyV

Hey Kenny V the fuel cap isn't broke all is in working condition, not even a leak, hope I haven't spoken too soon.

 

[TripleR]

first time I had to put it on my trailer and lug it to quickway and fill er up. I called to see if I could get a truck to stop by and fill me up with off road diesel but they wouldn't for such a small amount, subsequent fill ups are going to be more like topping off with 5 gallons of fuel. The hose in front will suck when it's valve is open and the other valve to main tank is closed.

Well even then I am sure it is a lot easier than holding the 5 gallon cans in the air. We are putting in a 300 gallon tank on one of our farms, but the other will be with the 5 gallon containers.

 

[Boeing]

I really like it.....Where did you get the tank? The filter looks "boatish". Roughly how many $$ do you have in it? Like all you guys, hovering with 40 lb's of dribbling fuel gets old.:thumbsup:

 

[Tom_H]

Like all you guys, hovering with 40 lb's of dribbling fuel gets old.:thumbsup:

See the first part of this post in a nearby related thread.

EZ Way to Refuel? - TractorByNet.com

 

[Buzzard81]

I really like it.....Where did you get the tank? The filter looks "boatish". Roughly how many $$ do you have in it? Like all you guys, hovering with 40 lb's of dribbling fuel gets old.:thumbsup:

Hey Boeing, I have approx. $655.00 invested, the break down is Greg Smith fuel tank $285, AGM desiccant breather $150,Proflow Dynamics 12V diesel fuel pump $200, welding (for coupling for breather, to remove moisture from steel tank; no drain valve) $20. Ball valves free, black pipe fittings a few dollars, and almost forgot Harbor freight water block filter $30. I think, yes it's expensive but I want it to last you can do it a lot less expensive ways like plastic containers (suitable for diesel) also northern tools pump and such. I kind of believe to spend a little more and get Quality over going cheap and then double spending for same part or something better than, is my way of thinking. That's why I bought a KUBOTA.

 

[varmint]

Very nice- looks like you've covered all the possible areas of trouble, in advance. If I didn't have a small tractor that uses very little fuel, really, I'd also be tired of hoisting that 5 gallon jug over the tractor. As it is, I can have my heating oil guy fill my jug, a couple of times a year. I hope that the Diesel Clean additive does the job, since it sits for a couple of months before getting used up. I do watch for any signs of gunk forming in the fuel, and the tractor fuel filter seems clean...

 

[Buzzard81]

Very nice- looks like you've covered all the possible areas of trouble, in advance. If I didn't have a small tractor that uses very little fuel, really, I'd also be tired of hoisting that 5 gallon jug over the tractor. As it is, I can have my heating oil guy fill my jug, a couple of times a year. I hope that the Diesel Clean additive does the job, since it sits for a couple of months before getting used up. I do watch for any signs of gunk forming in the fuel, and the tractor fuel filter seems clean...

Well by reading so many other members experiences on building their own fuel caddies I think I've covered most all bases (trouble areas), I hope, but I'm sure one day down the road somethings going to pop up. I feel this is an indispensable item for any one to have in their garage, so far it's worked very well; couldn't imagine 5-10 years down the road and still trying to pick up that 5 gallons of diesel and holding it above the tractor to fuel it, wow that's rough just thinking about it. Anyway I think that water and rust are my main concerns, by using the dryer I hope to keep moisture at a minimum in the tank and the water block filter to keep any moisture out of the tank, and as for rust well I'm not sure how long the steel tank's gonna last but my theory on that is periodically drain out all duel (use up all fuel) and hopefully pour out any water in the tank. Also I will treat any and all diesel that I buy (with Power Service) so that all fuel will hopefully last through my inactive season (Winter).