Fuel Tranfer Tanks

GreatWhitehunter · Jul 9, 2014

Anyone familar with diesel fuel transfer tank regulations? My 110 takes almost 15 gallons so I'm thinking of purchasing a tranfer tank. I'm also not sure about where to purchase the non taxed off road fuel. I live in North Eastern CT( near RI border), I've read conflicting info as to how many gallons of diesel your allowed to transport without a CDL (109 vs 119). I'd also not keep the transfer tank in the truck bed permenatly. I'd like to load it in the truck, fill it up then remove it. Thinking of something like this:Enduraplas | Portable Fuel Storage, & Diesel Transfer Tanks

Any thoughts?

Matt

George2615 · Jul 9, 2014

Tractor supply sells bed mount fuel transfer tanks. They have several tank sizes a available. The 100 gallon tank would be under the reg. Size you mentioned.

Diamondpilot · Jul 9, 2014

120 gallons or more requires hazmat stuff around here so many tanks are 119 gallons.

A few rural gas stations and truck stops around here carry off road diesel. I get mine delivered by my local co-op.

Chris

newbury · Jul 9, 2014

I believe it's 119 gallons
try searching "119 gallons diesel site:tractorbynet.com" lot's of info

GreatWhitehunter · Jul 9, 2014

George2615 said:
Tractor supply sells bed mount fuel transfer tanks. They have several tank sizes a available. The 100 gallon tank would be under the reg. Size you mentioned.

I don't want to mount it to the truck bed, I'd like to be able to remove it to my Mule bed but still be able to fill it.
Is there any regs that anyone's aware of as to which state you fill it in? The cost of offroad diesel is alot cheaper in the border states which I travel through daily.

Diamondpilot · Jul 9, 2014

GreatWhitehunter said:
I don't want to mount it to the truck bed, I'd like to be able to remove it to my Mule bed but still be able to fill it. Is there any regs that anyone's aware of as to which state you fill it in? The cost of offroad diesel is alot cheaper in the border states which I travel through daily.

None that I know of.

Chris

lutt · Jul 9, 2014

I've crossed several state borders with mine, a 50 gallon, that I keep in the bed for extra road diesel and use for tractor fuel. I've never had any problems. LUTT

salopez · Jul 9, 2014

What about a 50 gallon cube and bolt it to a pallet? Just pick up and load with the 110. If you can find a small pallet you can put in the mule. 50 gallons should last you a good while.

Also there is a tax form that would credit you for paying on road fuel tax for your tractor.

George2615 · Jul 9, 2014

GreatWhitehunter said:
I don't want to mount it to the truck bed, I'd like to be able to remove it to my Mule bed but still be able to fill it.
Is there any regs that anyone's aware of as to which state you fill it in? The cost of offroad diesel is alot cheaper in the border states which I travel through daily.

You don't have to mount it in the truck bed but it should be somehow held in place to prevent it from sliding around. Maybe mounted on a pallet and ratchet strapped to the truck bed. Then you could move it to the mule.