Diesel fuel storage options

[Torvy]

I buy from the high volume place even though I pay highway fuel tax for the same reason.

My option is a place dedicated to farming and other commercial interests. You basically have to be pre-approved to buy there. They do high volume, just not retail. I had to ask a local dealership where I could even buy off road around here. He didn't know the name, just how to get there. They have no signs, looks like it may just be a construction business with their own pumps...at least from the road. Nice people. They also sell bulk oils and greases.

 

[rgr33]

100 gal transfer tank, and 12 volt pump that plugs into battery of unit needing fuel.
a bit expensive to get started, but you will never second guess yourself afterwards.

The older I get, the more I appreciate the setup. Those jugs ain’t gettin’ any lighter

 

[ruffdog]

I have five 5gal jugs for diesel. I rotate them out and delay filling them if we are going into winter. As soon as I can get a winter blend, then I get the Bobcat filled for the cold weather. The fifth jug I only use for #1 fuel so I can self blend for the cold.

 

[MAX-24-Dean]

My tractor tank is 17 gallons. I have a 5 gallon yellow jug for my diesel, but I am leaning toward adding a cart style that holds at least 17. May be better off with a 55 gallon drum on a Pallet. I can only get off road diesel about 20 miles away, filling 4-5 cans seems like a PITA. I don't want a transfer tank taking up my bed space.

I have a 6'-6" bed in my pickup and had the same thoughts. But my wife told me that I could lift a full 50 gallon transfer tank out with my front end loader, it has worked out better than I expected. And she really didn't have to twist my arm for me to agree!

 

[Torvy]

I have a 6'-6" bed in my pickup and had the same thoughts. But my wife told me that I could lift a full 50 gallon transfer tank out with my front end loader, it has worked out better than I expected. And she really didn't have to twist my arm for me to agree!

Tell me more. Where do you put the tank when it is not eating your bed?

 

[MAX-24-Dean]

Tell me more. Where do you put the tank when it is not eating your bed?

I place it inside my barn or move it to the equipment shed depending on it being in the way of other activities.
During the winter it is inside the barn.

Amazon.com

 

[WM75Guy]

I have a 6'-6" bed in my pickup and had the same thoughts. But my wife told me that I could lift a full 50 gallon transfer tank out with my front end loader, it has worked out better than I expected. And she really didn't have to twist my arm for me to agree!

I went the small trailer route. I don't have enough faith in myself to not ding up the bed of my pickup with the FEL forks. I want to preserve that grocery getter look as long as possible.

Self-contained with the 58-gallon tank, pump, 13' hose with auto shutoff nozzle, a battery, solar panel, and a waterproof solar panel controller. I left the solar panel loose so I can take it inside during bad weather. The fire hose is not part of the package, the local FD had just dropped it off for me to cut up for strap and chain protectors.

 

[2manyrocks]

That is the most elaborate fuel transfer system I've ever seen.

You could have some fun at the fuel pump if you pulled out the fire hose and asked the attendant where to hook up before you pumped your fuel.

 

[Tomtint]

For diesel storage, I have a small trailer..Maybe 4'x6' that I put a transfer tank in and bolted it to the floor. I just yesterday took it down and filled it so I know it holds 45 gallons as it was dead empty. When I need to put fuel in something, I just hook up the pump wires to a battery jumper box and start pumping. It's worked really well for me for a number of years now.

 

[Tomtint]

I use a 25 gallon fuel caddy with a crank type barrel pump. Have a water/fuel separator on it as well as a low micron sediment filter. Generally use about 30-50 gallons/ year- will go up when we permanently relocate.

Nice GS....I had a coupe back in 2000/2002...Sold it with about 3K miles on it..If it was a red interior I would have kept it.