DEF

   / DEF #2  
The shelf life of DEF is pretty short. How much are you using?
 
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From what I have read the shelf life is up to two years. We have two pickups and a semi that take it. I would guess around 50 gallons a year? The semi is what drinks it.

That is part of the reason of my dilemma. I think the 55 gallon drums would be cheaper per gallon, and the pump is cheaper than the tank setup but they would take me much longer to use.

The 25 gallon tank I could surely empty before it goes bad. Heck I think my semi holds 15 gallons. It is a much more expensive setup though and will likely cost more per gallon over the long run.
 
   / DEF #4  
I've used a 100 litre (26 US Gallon) transfer tank since I bought my 4105, six years ago. It was included in the purchase deal, along with the implement 'package'.

I put it on a wheeled pallet and strapped its own 12V battery onto it. It works great and saves my back from hauling up a 20 litre jerry can to fill up the tractor (unless I'm 'in the field').

If you were to get that 26 Gallon tank, you could mount it on a pallet with ratchet straps and mount 4 lockable (roll/no-roll) pivotal wheels... that way you could lift it up, via pallet forks, into your ute bed.
 

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I've used a 100 litre (26 US Gallon) transfer tank since I bought my 4105, six years ago. It was included in the purchase deal, along with the implement 'package'.

I put it on a wheeled pallet and strapped its own 12V battery onto it. It works great and saves my back from hauling up a 20 litre jerry can to fill up the tractor (unless I'm 'in the field').

If you were to get that 26 Gallon tank, you could mount it on a pallet with ratchet straps and mount 4 lockable (roll/no-roll) pivotal wheels... that way you could lift it up, via pallet forks, into your ute bed.


Is this setup for DEF or diesel?
 
   / DEF #7  
Whether one is filling the tank on the vehicle or equipment or filling up a drum or tote to keep more on hand, look into one of the local truck dealerships, lube shops, or tire suppliers. For instance, the Mack dealership near me will fill anything that roles in. From a Volkswagen Jetta diesel on up thru drums for local farmers. And the price is always lower than truck stop outlets. Currently around $1.85 a gallon. They go thru quite a bit, so the product is fresh.
 
   / DEF #8  
The Township I work for is buying a new road grader. Will be my first experience with DEF. I'm concerned about shelf life. Grader may sit for two months at a time.

I've been told it should be stored in a heated building? Also that it should be protected from sunlight?

We use 1500-2000 gallons of diesel per year. No idea how much DEF will be required? So maybe I should start buying 2.5 gallon containers of DEF?

Thanks for any advice.
 
   / DEF #9  
here the stuff is $1.50 to $2.00 a liter if you buy jugs, at the truckstop from the pump its under $1.00 cad
 

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