Fuel hauling trailer

[jyoutz]

I’m toying with the idea of getting one of these lightweight trailers to mount a diesel tank (< 50 gallons) and make for a mobile fueling station with a hand crank pump. It would be easy to hook up the trailer and haul to the fueling station, fill it and park it under a carport at home. No lifting heavy jugs or fork lifting and strapping down tanks in the back of the truck. I know the small wheels wouldn’t be great for distance travel, but it should be good for making a ten mile run to the fuel station and back home. Thoughts?

https://www.harborfreight.com/1090-lb-capacity-40-12-in-x-48-in-utility-trailer-62665.html

 

[RjCorazza]

Sounds like a convenient setup. I personally prefer electric pumps though, and a 12v pump and battery would be an easy addition to your plan.
I made a pallet (that sets on a wheeled platform in the barn) for my 108 gallon tank that I load in the pickup for every 2-3 month fuel runs in the spring, summer, and fall.

 

[jyoutz]

Sounds like a convenient setup. I personally prefer electric pumps though, and a 12v pump and battery would be an easy addition to your plan.
I made a pallet (that sets on a wheeled platform in the barn) for my 108 gallon tank that I load in the pickup for every 2-3 month fuel runs in the spring, summer, and fall.

I would like to avoid the loading/unloading and strapping down, which is why I’m considering a fuel trailer. A 12v electric pump wouldn’t be a bad idea. The caddy I currently have has a hand crank. One nice thing about the hand crank is that it works in reverse also to drain fuel in the line back into the tank.

 

[scootr]

Nice thing about the set up you are considering is you can put diesel additives in the tank before you fill and you have the mobility to fuel the tractor wherever you need to. I have a 100 gallon tank on skids. An electric pump with a auto shut off fuel nozzle is the bomb. Enjoy the build and use.

 

[Halftrack]

Here is my solution for non-ethanol gas transport. Tank is a 55 gal transport/transfer aluminum tank with 12 volt pump and battery. Trailer was designed to pull behind a motorcycle and has a torsion suspension, 12 inch wheels and an 1 7/8 inch hitch. It has more than paid for itself many times over.

 

[WM75Guy]

It should work for short trips. I really like my 5'X8' fuel trailer with a John Dow 58-gallon fuel pod, battery, and solar charger. I thought about one like that from Harbor Freight or a TSC trailer, but I wanted bigger tires so I went with another Big Tex with 15" tires. There is enough room at the back so I can use it to haul small stuff like push lawnmowers to the shop. The only thing mounted are the 2 clips for the battery box strap so I could take everything off pretty quick if needed.

 

[sandman2234]

Not a bad idea, however since the trailer does have capacity for a larger tank, I just wanted to mention that there is a point where hauling bulk fuel becomes an issue with our Law enforcement in some areas, as well as a fire hazard if you live in a sunny area. Not sure what size tank you can actually pull without worrying about permits, seems like 99 gallons wouldn't be an issue, but a quick check of CDL requirements for hauling HAZMAT shipments should open that can of worms.
I have HAZMAT endorsement on my CDL but don't haul fuel, or HAZMAT anything very often.
Just wanted to make sure you check this before buying the trailer, and finding a good deal on a larger tank, and ending up with an issue.
Good luck, let us know how it works out.
David from jax

 

[jyoutz]

Here is my solution for non-ethanol gas transport. Tank is a 55 gal transport/transfer aluminum tank with 12 volt pump and battery. Trailer was designed to pull behind a motorcycle and has a torsion suspension, 12 inch wheels and an 1 7/8 inch hitch. It has more than paid for itself many times over.

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Very nice!

 

[bigtiller]

I’m toying with the idea of getting one of these lightweight trailers to mount a diesel tank (< 50 gallons) and make for a mobile fueling station with a hand crank pump. It would be easy to hook up the trailer and haul to the fueling station, fill it and park it under a carport at home. No lifting heavy jugs or fork lifting and strapping down tanks in the back of the truck. I know the small wheels wouldn’t be great for distance travel, but it should be good for making a ten mile run to the fuel station and back home. Thoughts?

https://www.harborfreight.com/1090-lb-capacity-40-12-in-x-48-in-utility-trailer-62665.html

I like your idea!
When my nephew was about 20, he bought a trailer like that. He bolted half a sheet of plywood on it and some sides and went to California for the summer and hauled it back.

It should haul gas cans 10 miles for a lifetime.

 

[WM75Guy]

Not a bad idea, however since the trailer does have capacity for a larger tank, I just wanted to mention that there is a point where hauling bulk fuel becomes an issue with our Law enforcement in some areas, as well as a fire hazard if you live in a sunny area. Not sure what size tank you can actually pull without worrying about permits, seems like 99 gallons wouldn't be an issue, but a quick check of CDL requirements for hauling HAZMAT shipments should open that can of worms.
I have HAZMAT endorsement on my CDL but don't haul fuel, or HAZMAT anything very often.
Just wanted to make sure you check this before buying the trailer, and finding a good deal on a larger tank, and ending up with an issue.
Good luck, let us know how it works out.
David from jax

You are legal at 1000# or 119 gallons, no placards or CDL required.