Pouring Hydro oil from pail.

[eman5oh]

I am doing my 50 hour service and was wondering what other do to get the fluid out of the 5 gallon pail into the tractor without making a mess. I did see some pail pumps at TSC stagically placed near the 5 gallon pails of fluid. If i recall they were $25-$30. It got me wondoering how well they work or if there is a beter way to transfer the fluid. I have a funnel and hose, but htink it could get messy. What do you use or do?

 

[MAN IN BLACK]

Get one of those...they're worth every penny!
I have one and it does a grfeat job

 

[treefarmerguy]

I use a large flexible funnel and always have the spout at the top of the five gallon pail when pouring.

 

[George2615]

Agree with getting one. I bought the TSC one many years ago. Still working fine.
HF also sells one for 1/2 price of TSC. Might be worth a try.


5 Gallon Oil Pump

 

[PatasColo]

If you think you'll have regular use for it, I'd agree with the posters above. If long time between uses, it's a chore to clean the thing out, and you don't want it sitting with any fluid in it for the years before next use (getting gunky, sticky and dusty) - you'd want to clean it out very well.

Another option (the one I did when doing my 50 hour service) is to pour a gallon from your 5-gal container into a very CLEAN 2-gallon bucket (or other clean large container with open top and spout). Then pour from that into the funnel going into your hydro fill hole. Works like a charm, and allows you to measure the fluid as it goes in. Easy cleanup afterwards, and the bucket has 1001 other uses. :thumbsup:

 

[TJP89]

Ran into the same problem. I solved it by pouring into a gal jug (clean) I had. First couple of gallons works good, then the bucket is light enough to pour directly. A pump would probably work good too, but I'm cheap

 

[ksbrdmkr]

Same idea as TJ, I bought a bought two 2 1/2 gal containers and used one to pour from after refilling with the 5 gal bucket.

 

[Tractor Seabee]

I have the HF pail pump, cheap plastic but it works. I tried the long spout funnel but that was slow and messy the first time. I work my BX hard so change fluid and filter every 300 Hrs. Have 1200 Hrs in 4 years of working it. Also change hydraulic implements often so lose a little there and top up a quart here and there. I keep a plastic bag over the pail to keep it all clean.

Ron

 

[newbury]

I use the hose part of a Kentucky credit card. With the optional transparent hose.
Then later I use it to transfer diesel, which washes it out.

 

[Shutesbury]

I've transferred from 5 gallon to smaller containers also, using a battery powered pump, then placed the smaller container next to my fill point, and used the pump again. I don't recall where I ended up buying mine, and there are many out there, but search for "Battery-Operated Liquid Transfer Pump" and you'll see a bunch.

 

[RickB]

I use a large flexible funnel and always have the spout at the top of the five gallon pail when pouring.

Me too!

 

[STx]

Get that little pump from TSC, it's worth the money. I really like that it's a dual action pump so it pumps fluid on both strokes. The little connecter that comes with it to tie it into the spout is junk s o I used a hose clamp but don't clamp it too tight, just tight enough that you can pump with one hand. You need to let air get in to replace the fluid you're pumping out.

I had a guy out working on my forklift last week that was super excited about that pump, I think he probably left here and went straight to TSC to buy one.

 

[SPYDERLK]

Lay the pail down, overhanging edge a little on a flat surface - Spout and handle up - Remove cap. Roll pail til it pours, adjusting by roll angle.

 

[MMagis]

Guess maybe I’m missing something. Is there some reason a plain old funnel won’t work? It’s all I’ve ever used and it works fine.

 

[TJP89]

Guess maybe I’m missing something. Is there some reason a plain old funnel won’t work? It’s all I’ve ever used and it works fine.

Lifting a five gallon bucket of fluid up and pouring in a controlled fashion into a funnel that often is in a tricky place on the tractor is not the easiest job in the world.

 

[k0ua]

I use the hose part of a Kentucky credit card. With the optional transparent hose.
Then later I use it to transfer diesel, which washes it out.

if you will read the thread about siphoning gas, you will find that a lot of modern vehicles contain devices to "decline" that Kentucky credit card!

 

[mj007]

Guess maybe I知 missing something. Is there some reason a plain old funnel won稚 work? It痴 all I致e ever used and it works fine.

Ditto.

 

[whis]

what's the hard part of using a 5 gallon bucket and funnel

 

[ritcheyvs]

what's the hard part of using a 5 gallon bucket and funnel

Lifting and holding the weight of 5 gals (35+ lb) of oil in an awkward position for an extended time.

 

[RickB]

As a society we used to haul 100 lb sacks of feed, 80 lb sacks of fertilizer, Cement and mortar mix and think nothing of it. I wouldn't think anything of slinging a sack of feed on my shoulder, or loading 2 tons of bagged fertilizer on the pickup every other day for three weeks, and unload it into the corn planter. Now we look for crutches to help with 35 lb pails.

Yes, boys & girls, I am including myself in this commentary, although I still can pour oil from a 5 gallon pail (for now).