Feeling

[dec4trax]

Never understood why modern tractor designers are still putting the fuel filler cap on the hood. Its the worst place they could pick. Some MFGs have figured it out but not mine.. I lay a board across the FEL arms put the can on the board and use a siphon to transfer the fuel. It works ok but a pump and nozzle would be ideal.

 

[TractorTYMe]

I work for a heavy equipment rental company, and found one of these in the recycle bin one day due to a failed hand pump, I rescued it and bought a HarborFreight hand pump for $45.00 that fit with some fittings and such. And it is now my fuel caddy for my tractor, seem to refuel it every 3-4 months at this rate and it works like a charm I unload it from my pickup bed with the pallet forks after refueling.

 

[JWR]

Never understood why modern tractor designers are still putting the fuel filler cap on the hood. Its the worst place they could pick. Some MFGs have figured it out but not mine.. I lay a board across the FEL arms put the can on the board and use a siphon to transfer the fuel. It works ok but a pump and nozzle would be ideal.

Yeah, you are right about "where the filler is located." Our family 1954 Massey Harris Pacer has the filler top center but there they had at least an excuse of gravity feed.
Say dec4trax: These 12v pumps are not very expensive ($47.99 one I got off Amazon which has been great; 12 gal per min) and even if you continue to use the 5 gal cans you can pump from the 5 gal can while it stays on the ground.

 

[JBF43]

I have 2 36 gallon transfer tanks with pumps (1 for gas, the other for diesel) on a small trailer. They don't take up room in the truck bed and all I need to do is hook up the trailer and pull it to the gas station when I need to refill them. I got the transfer tanks on Market place for about $100 each and the trailer for $150. This works great for me. I got really tired of handling fuel cans for tractor, 4 wheelers, mowers, and other assorted engines.

I do something very similar. I purchased 2- 12v dc pumps from Northern Tool. One for diesel, one for gas as they are not interchangeable. I use 2- 55 gallon drums and take them to the gas station to fill. The tractor is used to load/ unload from the flatbed truck. Each pump is capable of 8 gallons per minute flow so it doesn't take long to fill a 10 gallon fuel tank. Also has the gas station type nozzle with auto shut off. I use an old motorcycle battery to power the pumps and just put it on the battery charger about once every three months to recharge it. Cheap purchase? NO. But as mentioned by others, cheaper than doctor and hospital bills, and just a one-time expense. Has worked well for me now for several years.

 

[OzarkChris]

Never understood why modern tractor designers are still putting the fuel filler cap on the hood. Its the worst place they could pick. Some MFGs have figured it out but not mine.. I lay a board across the FEL arms put the can on the board and use a siphon to transfer the fuel. It works ok but a pump and nozzle would be ideal.

I agree, my small Kubota was on the hood and a real pia to fill without spilling. My Mahindra is by the steps low. I haven't had issues with it (yet), but could see a possible issue if a rock, etc happened to hit it (tank is plastic). Maybe I'm just paranoid, but ...

 

[LittleBill21]

this is what i use, leave it sit on the steering wheel

https://www.amazon.com/SureCan-5-Ga...d779e41fd4e60&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

 

[OzarkChris]

this is what i use, leave it sit on the steering wheel

https://www.amazon.com/SureCan-5-Ga...d779e41fd4e60&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

But you still have to get it up there

 

[LittleBill21]

But you still have to get it up there

getting it there is a lot easier then holding it there, thats for sure

 

[lman]

I still lift my 6 gallon jugs up to my shoulder to feel my tractor. The tank is behind the seat with no place to set it, so I hold it until it's empty. I need the exercise and I'm only 63.

 

[JWR]

this is what i use, leave it sit on the steering wheel

https://www.amazon.com/SureCan-5-Ga...d779e41fd4e60&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

Not criticizing other people's choices -- but that plastic fuel can cost more than the 12v transfer pump !! Not something I would buy.

 

[LittleBill21]

Not criticizing other people's choices -- but that plastic fuel can cost more than the 12v transfer pump !! Not something I would buy.

never said it was cheap, but easier to use then trying to power a 12v transfer pump, which i also own

 

[j13smiley]

Harbor Freight (in-store only) for $12 currently. I have used this for a couple of years to fill zero turn, and Ranger from 5 gal cans.

Battery-Operated Liquid Transfer Pump

Amazing deals on this Transfer Pump Battery Operated at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

One of these days, gonna break down and get something simple like this

 

[Williy]

OzarkChris Hope you have a big bandade!

I just sit the 5 gal jug on the hood and let it
drain and I'm 82

willy

You can't do anything about growing old but eat
right and you can poke fun like when I was 40 they
told me I had spurs and I don't have a horse and
when I was 80 they told me I had shingles and I
don't do roofs either

 

[JWR]

One of these days, gonna break down and get something simple like this

That battery operated "liquid transfer pump" for $11 is probably the worst solution I have seen. It will eat batteries, pump so slowly you will wish you had lifted the can to pour, etc. Crazy. Just get a real 12v transfer pump.

 

[Williy]

I have the $11 transfer pump from harbor
freight works for me as I sit in the fresh air
watch the birds etc. I don't need someting
that will pump 10 gallons a min only have a
5 gal fill up every time I need fuel. For me
only filling up 1 maybe 2 times a week its all
I need as running 2200 rpms only use 1 gal
diesel fuel an hour. I have a hand pump that
was in a 250 gallon fuel tank and it would take
2 or 3 mins to fill up my cars tank but it just
sits in a 55 gal drum collecting dust

willy

 

[jyoutz]

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I work for a heavy equipment rental company, and found one of these in the recycle bin one day due to a failed hand pump, I rescued it and bought a HarborFreight hand pump for $45.00 that fit with some fittings and such. And it is now my fuel caddy for my tractor, seem to refuel it every 3-4 months at this rate and it works like a charm I unload it from my pickup bed with the pallet forks after refueling.

I have the same caddy. I used it today to refuel my tractor. Effortless filling and not a drop spilled.

 

[wisconsitom]

I've got one of those 5 gal cans that you tend to swear at when using. So the three-handed "safety feature" on that spout has been modified ( pat. pending... ) so at least it pours easily. But my fuel tank is one of those behind the seat jobbies, and it's still hard to hoist that full thing up there. So what I do is, my tractor holds 7 gals. When my gauge is down around half, I bring up a nice easy ,3 gallons and pour it in.

I'm more worried about what's going to happen when I get a Norse or Igland winch on the back. I think it'll maybe not be too bad, but we shall see ( said the blind man to his deaf wife on the phone ).

 

[Williy]

My little battery operated pump can eat
up all the batteries it wants to as I charge
them on my solar system and yes they are
alkaline batteries and I have been charging
alkaline batteries for years works for me
and the price is right!

willy

 

[nikdfish]

I finally broke down & picked up a Fill-Rite RD812NH. Considered a diesel only, but ended up going with the more versitile version. Getting too unsteady on my legs to be climbing up on the 3038e with a 5 gallon jug.

After testing it out I felt I needed something to make it easier to access & use so I attached it to a lightweight hand truck. I'll probably improve things down the road, but for now zip ties & velcro work.

The green things are 3D printed TPU covers for the intake & nozzle end (keep critters & contaminants out). I will be replacing the battery clamps with 30A anderson power pole connectors, I already have them on multiple battery sources.

 

[RjCorazza]

Fil-Rite makes quality pumps. You should get years of service out of that one.