How do you fuel your tractor?

[Dano33]

So recently I traded in my 4310 for a cabbed 4720.

When my 4310, needed to be refueled, I would lay my five gallon fuel jug on the edge of the loader arm and simply wait for the jug to run dry. On my 4720, the fuel cap is on the back fender and refueling requires me to hoist the fuel jug onto my shoulder while making sure that the nozzle stays in the fuel filler.

Needless to say, there has got to be an easier way to do this which got me wondering how the rest of you manage to fuel your larger tractors?

 

[Larro Darro]

Re: How do you fiuel your tractor?

There was a thread about this a while back. I looked for it, but couldn't find it. My biggest tractor isn't what you would call large. It's a 3930. I bought a fuel funnel just last week and haven't had to use it yet. But it has a float to let you know when it's full. But with my jugs with the old style spouts, I just put the spout in the filler and set the jug on the raised dashboard. The newer jugs that don't work, I have been using a siphon hose to put the fuel in an old jug. Got tired of the taste of fuel, so I bought the funnel. Yesterday when I bought fuel, I just put four gallons in each of the new jugs so they would be easier to handle. I will have to fuel it a couple of times with the funnel to find out what works best, but standing on the ground seems more stable than standing on the running board.

Larro

Edit: We have a 55 gallon drum with a push-pull pump, but since my sister and BIL have been using the tractor more than me, it's at their place. If you use your tractor very much, this would be the way to go. Not sure what we paid for it, we have had this one for over thirty five years. But a good one will cost about $150, and some of the cheap ones are from $35-50. LD

 

[bcp]

Re: How do you fiuel your tractor?

There was a thread about this a while back.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/owning-operating/290828-how-do-you-fuel-your.html

Bruce

 

[Sysop]

Ability to load fuel wasn't something I really considered when I made my purchase. After reading a few threads about some of the things people need to go through to fuel their tractors I'm really tickled the unit I picked has the fuel fill located someplace easy to access; right beside the step to enter the operator platform. I can easily set my foot on the step, set a 5 gallon jug on my knee, and tip to pour.

 

[Kevin_in_VA]

I just drive my TC30 the half mile to the convenience store and fill up on the off-road diesel they have on tap. I piss off folks going and coming, but I'm old enough not to care.

 

[Fossil Farm]

If a 5 gallon jug is too heavy for you, you can get a smaller 2 to 3 gallon jug to hoist and just load it a couple times. If you use enough fuel in a year, you can get a 30 to 100 gallon fuel tank on legs for gravity flow. Just be sure to have a good filter system on the tank.

 

[hoffmtim]

With a nozzel. Ok, I have to confess, I have a fuel station 2 miles from my house so I drive the tractor over to it and put in the off-road diesel, grab a snack, a drink, and drive back to work. The beauty of the country with a grocery store (and and interstate) 2 miles away. Best of both worlds!

I feel your pain on the 5gal can though, I do the same with the skid loader (dont drive that one to the station). At 22mph with the deere, the drive is no big deal. 11 mph with the skid is a bit much.

 

[Dano33]

Thanks for posting that other link. Just read through it and found it to be a good read. Am now seriously considering getting one of those gas caddys from one of the American companies like Handy industries or HMC. They are pretty **** expensive, however I tend to refuel my tractor (15 gallons) about every other week except during winter, so it may be a justifiable expense.

 

[SDiver40]

One of the first things I did after buying my tractor is start looking for a fuel tank.
I have never regretted putting this one together. And my bad shoulder is very happy with it.
Found the tank on Craig痴 list and the 12v pump from northern tool.
I think I have around $150.00 total in this one.

 

[CobyRupert]

http://www.wakehouse.com/products/s...er-hose.html?gclid=CIPZ2NWhpLoCFdGe4AodzA4AIQ

I set a 5 gal can on the back fender, toss the retarded dysfunctional safety spout to the side, and insert one of these self-priming siphon hoses (just shake) into the can to fill the tractor. I then go check the oil and other things for the 1-2 minutes it takes to siphon the can.