We are averaging around 10-35 gallons a week of diesel fuel and gas for equipment (summer months) depending on operations done that particular week. We don't have a storage tank that is serviced by a dealer. We go to town and use 5 gallon containers to transport fuel to fill equipment. Does anyone have any suggestions on the direction to go as far as fuel service?
Oil & Fuel Best way to handle fuel for equipment
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Dingeryote
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Bulk tank.
Heck, a home heating oil tank will work just fine, and wont cost but a couple hundred dollars.
Call around to the local fuel distributors, and ask about Min. delivery without delivery fee.
Most set it at 150 Gallons or so around here, some at 300.
Fuel will keep for a couple years if it is treated right, and allows buying at market lows.
You'll wonder why you didn't go with the bulk tank sooner.
Good luck to ya!!
Heck, a home heating oil tank will work just fine, and wont cost but a couple hundred dollars.
Call around to the local fuel distributors, and ask about Min. delivery without delivery fee.
Most set it at 150 Gallons or so around here, some at 300.
Fuel will keep for a couple years if it is treated right, and allows buying at market lows.
You'll wonder why you didn't go with the bulk tank sooner.
Good luck to ya!!
IIRC, when we got a 250 gallon (G) and 500(D) gallon tank for the truck to fill, fuel cost was significantly lower than at the gas station. I can't remember if we bought the tanks from them, rented, or they provided them. And no more hauling fuel! This was in the 1950's-60's, so may be different now.
This was fuel for 2 cars, 1 truck, 2 tractors, and 2 houses.
Might be worth checking with your fuel dealer.
Bruce
This was fuel for 2 cars, 1 truck, 2 tractors, and 2 houses.
Might be worth checking with your fuel dealer.
Bruce
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I don't know where you are in Alabama but I'm in NE MS near Tupelo. I tried and tried to get delivery for diesel oil and about the only thing I could find was on the order of 1,000 gallons minimum. Unlike up north virtually noone in my area burns oil for heat, thus the supply system isn't there.
I've seen guys driving around with an IBC tote full of amber liquid near the gas station. Looked like they just filled it up. A 275 gallon tote would weigh about 2,200 lbs so you need a decent truck or a trailer.
When I finally get moved down here, or the next time fuel prices nosedive, I'm planning on taking one of my IBC totes to fill it up.
I would get a fuel tank and mount it to a skid so you can handle it with forks on you tractor.
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cowski
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if there is a gas station with a offroad tank,i would get a 50 gallon tank for the truck.i have a supplier that will fill tanks locally for about any amount. new tractors are real finicky about having water or dirt in the fuel. so i would lean toward getting fuel from a gas station.
Loadstar
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The local fuel guy friends and neighbors use is a great guy. He will get you tanks if you need them. Buy in bulk for you and run a log. So say you use30 a week, he buys 1000 gallons for you at a low price. Your in at that price and even if you don't use it he will sell your leftover amount. Delivers Even small amounts and let's you know if fuel price is low. One guy was even meeting him on his rout to fill a small trailer tank. He is a great guy and very friendly. Ask locals around you and make calls maybe you can find a similar guy.
jenkinsph
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Kind of a toss up whether it is worth the trouble for 5 gallons a day average during the summer. I would think it depends on how much fuel you will use over winter, if not much then either continue with the 5 gal cans or a small truck tank. I understand you to say that this 10 to 35 gallons is for diesel and gasoline.
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We had been getting bulk diesel from a local distributor with a 150 gallon minimum which between me and B-I-L we would exceed that easily. NOW called today and it is 250 gallon minimum or $50 surcharge for delivery. Good news is his farm diesel price is $3.38 per gallon. I guess now I will have to load up my 105 gallon tank and my brother-in-law's 105 gallon tank in the truck and take it in to his business for fuel. Likely some transportation regulation about hauling 200 gallons of fuel to have to hassle with signage or something.
Thanks for everyone's ideas and creative thinking. Talked with a "dealer/jobber" today and just like Gary mentioned, a minimum of 200 gallons and a surcharge is what I'm dealing with, with a tank. Talking with dealer and listening to advice above (cowski), seems like danger of dirt, algae, water, etc. might come into play if I got a big tank with my usage level. Looks like I need to go with 60-70 gallon unit for truck/trailer. Probably go with a unit similar to what 94BULLITT pointed out and mount on skid and remove with forks when empty or only slightly full. Northern Tool has a 25, 55, 75 or 100 gal unit that has pump, hose, electrical lead with battery clips...as self contained unit. A little pricey but I'm thinking it might be worth it. When I come up with my exact solution, I'll let everyone know.
Thanks again for ALL the very helpful comments.
Thanks again for ALL the very helpful comments.