EASY way to keep the tarctor fueled?

[AndyM]

Probably no more or about the same as any other 400 pound or heavier object.

It depends on the mass and the cube density of the 400 pound object, and how it is fastened down in the truck. A 400 pound barrel that slides around in the bed can do a lot of damage.

 

[JimGnitecki]

Also, that fuel barrel is NOT going to be full, by definition, on the trip IN to get the fuel. Fuel sloshes around as the vehicle is driven, because 55 gallon drums are NOT baffled, and many other fuel tanks also are not baffled. When that liquid sloshes, it pushes the container, and the forces and acceleration created are not controllable by the driver.

Be careful.

Jim G

 

[LBrown59]

Diesel and fuel oil are the same product??? NO differences?

Jim G

Fuel oil and home heating oil are the same thing too.

 

[AndyM]

Fuel oil and home heating oil are the same thing too.

Petrol is the same as gasoline.

 

[ShookFarm]

A couple of issues to keep in mind. Not just the physical issues of transporting a 55 gallon drum of diesel, but the fire hazard created should that drum rupture in an accident and then - somehow - catch fire. Of course, it's not a combustion hazard like plain old gas, but the fire hazard is definitely something you should be prepared to deal with. The standard small extinguisher carried by some motorists won't do the trick with that much fuel. Then again, you probably can't carry enough fire retardant for 55 gallons of fuel. Any firemen among us to help us out here?

Also, should a spill occur with 50+ gallons of fuel, in Missouri you are required to notify the Department of Natural Resources ASAP upon discovery. There could be some costs for you associated with cleanup.

Fuel transport is a big responsibility and large quantities of fuel present a bigger opportunity for us to mess it up. The more volume of product, the easier it is to mess it up.

Now that I've thought about it, I'm probably not careful enough when carrying 10 gallons of diesel around in my truck. I might have to change my methods a bit.

 

[DrainPondDesign]

Jim,

A little pricy but you may wish to look at a Canadian manufacturer called Septre that makes plastic 5 & 2 1/2 gallon fuel cans for our military with a seperate large diameter flex spout. We use the easier to lift 2 1/2 gallon type.

They claim 5 gallons flow in 30 seconds with the large spout and with the supplied cap on is tough enough to survive dropping from a heleicopter.

Hope this helps.

Bill

 

[JimGnitecki]

Bill: THAT sounds like an intriguing approach. I'll look up the company!

Jim G

 

[LBrown59]

Put a 50 gallon tank on the tractor.
Load yer tractor on yer trailer and take it to the service station and fill er up.

 

[JimParker]

Petrol is the same as gasoline.

Oh yeah? Then why is it that gasoline costs about $2.15/gallon, and petrol costs nearly $4.50/gallon?

Just a weak attempt at a joke, guys - don't get excited.

 

[Green is Keen]

A diesel engine uses #2 Diesel. I thought Home Heating Fuel was #1 Diesel...?