EASY way to keep the tarctor fueled?

[JerryG]

The smaller 2 gallon jugs work real well if you don't use a lot of fuel.

 

[LBrown59]

I have a 3320 and got tired of spilling fuel all over my inst cluster. Bought a couple of 2.5 gal cans with the type of filler spout you mentioned and turn it up set it into the fuel filler and leave it until it is empty. Takes 2 or 3 times but it keeps me and the tractor from getting covered in fuel. they do have some nice small tanks at TSC with pumps designed to spray chemicals but haven't gotten around to rigging one up. I only burn about 10 gallons every other 3 weeks so it isn't a big deal

These won't work for diesel fuel
Also they have the wrong hose fittings to make them work for fuel.
I bought one and took it back because of those issues.

 

[jwstewar]

I have the same pump as NoMo that I picked up at TSC. Got it for $11.95. I've used it since '03 w/o any issues other than replacing the fuel line last year. It doesn't seal completely against my 5 gal. diesel jug, so I just use the original spout to transport and then sit the jug up on the tractor step and let it quit swashing around and switch. No mess, no fuss. I have 15 gallon barrel with both a rotary and lever pumps. It is too much of a pain and just went back to the 5 gal. can once (sometimes twice) a week.

 

[YASH2520]

Some good ideas here.

Does anyone make an electric or crank pump that drops into a 5 gallon fuel tank and has say a six foot hose and nozzle?

Jim G

The HF 12 volt pump uses a 1" suction hose that can be dropped into any container to transfer the diesel. It comes with 13' of hose total, so you should end up with at least a 8' fill hose.

 

[LBrown59]

I understand your problem well. My 4320 has the fuel filler located high and center behind the steering wheel. At least I can climb onto the operator station and rest the can on the wheel. It's still a pain. My dad gave me a brand new gravity fed fuel station. I was going the set it on top of the shelves in the garage but then i though about having to lift it when full and I haven't messed with it. I have resorted to emptying the fuel from the yellow can into a red can I bought at a motorcycle shop. This can has a long flexible hose that makes things much easier. It's from a company named Scribner Plastics. They make them in all different colors, including yellow. From looking at their web site they don't sell the hose assembly. My hose has a fitting that screws into the top of the jug. Hope this helps

lifting it is not the problem but the fire hazzard of keeping it in the garage is.

 

[LBrown59]

12 volt fuel transfer pump from harbor freight works well.

What does one of these cost?

 

[LBrown59]

I have a problem with my back not liking me lifting a 5 gallon fuel can 4' in the air. Purchased a battery powered kerosene pump from TSC to transfer fuel from can to tank. Takes longer than pouring. But no back pain.
I also have a 12" funnel that I use to fill the tank. I always make sure there is enough room in tank for the full 5 gallons. Then just pour the whole can into the funnel. I learned the making sure there is room in the tank the hard way. Fuel all over the place and funnel still has a gallon in it.

What would one of these pumps set me back?
Is it a Mr Funnel?

 

[LBrown59]

Hi! I'm new to this board.

I have a 3720 with cab, and of course the fuel filler is located about 4 feet above ground on the left rear fender.

I got the correct YELLOW (Diesel) 5-gallon plastic can at Tractor Supply, and it has the new "improved" pour system that does NOT include a flexible fill line, but rather a stiff 5 inch long assembly that has a built in flow valve that you activate by pressing the circumference against something solid (if you haven't bought a fuel can lately, this is the new high-safety, anti-spill technology).

I appreciate the safety thoughts behind the new design, and you actually CAN avoid spilling fuel everywhere this way, BUT trying to hold 5 gallons of fuel upsaide down, 4 to 5 feet above ground level, while simultaneously trying to keep the valve open and keep fuel going INSIDE the fuel filler, seems NOT like the way to do things!

The tractor is my ONLY diesel fuel user, and I only operate it mostly on weekends, so I actually am running fuel preservative within the 5 gallon can and the tractor fuel tank. What I am trying to say here is that a 100 gallon or larger, high-mounted permanent fuel tank with gravity feed is not really an attractive solution when you use only a few gallons per weekend, and you really don't want to spend hundreds of dollars AND have the fuel get stale.

There HAS to be a better way though than this 5 gallon can comedy act, that leaves my jacket smelling like diesel fuel for days.

What clever solutions have others come up with?

Jim G

I have a 30 Gallon drum to rig up with a pump for that.

 

[Licklog]

There was a post a while back on the same issue. I don't have the poster info but I do have the pic that is worth a thousand words.

Built one just like it and have used it ever since.

 

[YASH2520]

What does one of these cost?

A little over $100.00, but the savings in time and easy on your back are well worth it.