Re-fills: Is there an easier way than two 5-gal diesel jugs??

[Jerry/MT]

I re-fill two yellow 5-gal diesel jugs about once a week for my tractor, & it seems like there's got to be a better way.

I'd like to 1) get more fuel per trip to the station (maybe 25 to 50 gals) & 2) not have to hold 5 gallons in mid-air while it starts to empty into my tank.

I'd prefer to avoid an electric pump - I guess I'm saying a mechanical one should work for me. Or maybe I could bring the tank above the tractor & gravity-feed it. I've thought about making a contraption I could use to set the filled transfer tank on & crank it up above the tractor. Just wondering if there's an easier way without breaking the bank ... or any other ideas for that matter?

(BTW, just last nite I made a little mod to my current setup: I drilled a 1/4" vent hole in each of two 5-gal jugs. I've got them plugged with 5/16" bolts. I haven't tried filling & then emptying them, yet, but at least I won't have to hold 5 gallons in mid-air as long anymore)

I bought a 55 gallon drum from a local fuel dealer( It was originally used for Power Service White!) and a new barrel pump and hose and I use that for fuel. I use my loader and a drum lifter to lift the full drums from my pick up. The drum was $20 and the new pump was ~$100 and is a Tuthill. You can find some cheap ones at Harbor Freight or on ebay that work just as well for ~$40). The hose is about $10 and I use a 45 degree barb to pipe thread adapter for a nozzle. Works for me.

 

[kevinj]

I bought a 55 gallon drum from a local fuel dealer( It was originally used for Power Service White!) and a new barrel pump and hose and I use that for fuel. I use my loader and a drum lifter to lift the full drums from my pick up. The drum was $20 and the new pump was ~$100 and is a Tuthill. You can find some cheap ones at Harbor Freight or on ebay that work just as well for ~$40). The hose is about $10 and I use a 45 degree barb to pipe thread adapter for a nozzle. Works for me.

I use a similar set up but the OP can search for LBROWN59 and read for a while:laughing:

 

[JD3520Cab]

Do they have farm sales in your area. The older tanks that are perfectly serviceable go for a song because they are to small and slow for a big tractor. I bought a 150 gal. tank on a sale for $10 and put on a new hose, nozzle and filter setup. The fuel truck just brings it out and all i have to do is pull along side and fill up. it needs painted but will do thatin the spring. just a suggestion.

 

[adjusterr]

Not wanting to hold a five gallon can, I found one of the plastic hand siphon pumps made popular with the Kerosun stoves, every hardware store has them. Set the can up on the hood squeeze the siphon bulb several times and it will empty most of the fuel. Probably the cheapest way to go.

 

[MF 1532]

look on internet at magic siphon , they work :thumbsup:

 

[CompactTractorFan]

What about this:

Blitz 15-Gallon Professional Fuel Station™, Model# 11055 | Fuel Caddies | Northern Tool + Equipment

 

[Markcuda]

Just try and carry 15 gallons of fuel with no rolling wheels

 

[turbo466]

I have a similar 55 gal. system for my loader tractor but have a gravity system. When I need to fill up, I just lift the ol' barrel half way up on my forks and gravity does the rest.


uhhh...just kidding but that would be a way to do it I guess

 

[CompactTractorFan]

Just try and carry 15 gallons of fuel with no rolling wheels

Throw it in the back of your truck...

 

[bp fick]

Either my wife or I drive past the Fuel Mart every day, or every other day at most. It's just down the road. It's convenient, has fueling contracts with local fleets, so the fuel is always fresh.

I like the old style, plastic, with good vents, 2.5 gallon cans. The smaller size is perfect. Easy to lift and use. I have 3 or 4 of these smaller cans.

Our tractor isn't a fuel hog, so we can keep up with usage. It just easier for me to dump in 2.5 gallons, as many times as needed. At this point in life, I'm not lifting 5 gallon cans anymore.