Fueling M series tractor

[RoyKing]

I went with the hand crank, it moves a lot of fuel, and lets me crank backward and suck the fuel back out of the long delivery hose.

 

[oldballs]

Heck, I paid $300 for a Fill-Rite (Tuthill) 12 volt ..8 gallon /minute pump in June of 2016. It looks like the pump has died....out of warranty of course. The motor just hums and blows the 30 amp fuse. So far I've cleaned up the connections, but don't see anything else to "fix". Will try it again in a few days. I have not contacted the manufacturer or Agri Supply yet.

Guess I'll be back to lifting 5 gallon jugs....or ....doing it one gallon at a time.:thumbdown:

Cheers,
Mike

 

[sixdogs]

Heck, I paid $300 for a Fill-Rite (Tuthill) 12 volt ..8 gallon /minute pump in June of 2016. It looks like the pump has died....out of warranty of course. The motor just hums and blows the 30 amp fuse. So far I've cleaned up the connections, but don't see anything else to "fix". Will try it again in a few days. I have not contacted the manufacturer or Agri Supply yet.

Guess I'll be back to lifting 5 gallon jugs....or ....doing it one gallon at a time.:thumbdown:

Cheers,
Mike

Call the company and ask questions. They are first class.

 

[civilian]

My B26TLB has the fuel cap in the center of the hood also. What a pain. I also have a BX2230 with a loader. I bring the BX up to the B26TLB's right front tire. I use a old style gas can, no fancy nozzle, stand in the BX's bucket and aim for the fuel spout. Sometimes my aim is better than others. If the BX is not available, I can do the same with the tailgate of the pick up. Worse method is leaning a 4ft step ladder against the loader arm to crawl up and pour. I like some of the suggestions here and need to figure which way is best for me. Jon

 

[SDT]

Heck, I paid $300 for a Fill-Rite (Tuthill) 12 volt ..8 gallon /minute pump in June of 2016. It looks like the pump has died....out of warranty of course. The motor just hums and blows the 30 amp fuse. So far I've cleaned up the connections, but don't see anything else to "fix". Will try it again in a few days. I have not contacted the manufacturer or Agri Supply yet.

Guess I'll be back to lifting 5 gallon jugs....or ....doing it one gallon at a time.:thumbdown:

Cheers,
Mike

Such is yet another reason why I have not bought an electric transfer pump.

SDT

 

[civilian]

I just got my pump in yesterday off Amazon. It's about the same as yours except it came with a transparent hose and replaceable filter and filter mount. I also ordered a flow meter and a 30 gallon barrel. I plan to use a bigger wheeled dolly since mine will be used outdoors (no pavement/concrete).

Anyway...I haven't connected mine yet but was wondering if your nozzle shuts off automatically? I got the same nozzle but also have a commercial version that does shut off. I hate to assemble something then take it apart again to change something.

Do you have the link for the Amazon pump system. One I saw was at least twice the price of the Ebay one. Thanks. Jon

 

[sixdogs]

After enough years of agony I just ponied up and bought a 12V pump and an old 200 gallon tank. I keep the tank in the barn on a roller platform and added Stanadyne fuel treatment.

From the old days, I learned the best way to fill tractors with a fill on the hood was to get a simple plastic step stool and a fuel can with the two grab slots like the current one sold by Rural King for $12. Replace the can nozzle with the plastic ones that flow easily and I rarely spilled any. Step up on the stool, grab the can and it's over quickly.

 

[Frankenkubota]

Thx everyone.

So far, imho, the quickest, easiest, cheapest solution is putting the gas cans in the raised bucket and use a hand syphon pump.

Summers over, finally stopped raining. 2020, a summer tp remember!

 

[LD48750]

Thx everyone.

So far, imho, the quickest, easiest, cheapest solution is putting the gas cans in the raised bucket and use a hand syphon pump.

Summers over, finally stopped raining. 2020, a summer tp remember!

Best thing I found.

No power needed & works GREAT.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Lincoln-Products-0-HP-2-5-GPM-Self-Priming-Siphon-Pump-107761/304261418

 

[Tinhack]

Do you have the link for the Amazon pump system. One I saw was at least twice the price of the Ebay one. Thanks. Jon

This is one I have: Amazon.com: Electric Fuel Pump 12V 8.25GPM Transfer Waterproof Leak-proof Pump 9 meters（3? feet）conveying distance Oil Transfer Extractor 6m whole tube DIY is Avaliable(With Nozzle+Hose): Automotive

My 30-gallon barrel came in Friday. I wasn't expecting that until next Friday. I also picked up a dedicated dolly at HF on Friday. I have all the parts now but it may not have it assembled and filled with diesel until Tuesday.

Siphon may be fine for some but I can't even lift a 5-gallon jug to even move it now days--Bad wrists and RA fingers. I'm able to use a fuel nozzle and can handle a dolly. That's all I need. :dance1: