Fueling tractor

   / Fueling tractor #61  
YUP!
This is EXACTLY the simple/cheap way to transfer diesel.
You can buy these little 12V pumps on E-Bay, or elsewhere online for under $20.
I am old, and holding a 5gal. can up high, while it drains, no longer works for me.
These pumps are just under 1-1/2" in diameter.
Current E-Bay listings: 193777625607, or stainless 193788206536..... $17.52 each
My cans are all 33mm at the throat (Canada). These pumps are 38mm- too large to go in the can.
 
   / Fueling tractor #62  
Just use an el cheapo HF battery powered pump in the 5 gallon jugs. Sure, it's slow but I am in no hurry.
Same here. I've used one for 5 years and it works perfectly. Start the pump and walk away for about 6-7 minutes. It's pumped about 25 cans (5 gallon- 23 L) and the battery still works.
 
   / Fueling tractor #63  
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   / Fueling tractor #64  
I use a 55 gallon drum on a custom pallet. I load and unload on the trailer with the front end loader to fill it at the gas station.

I use this pump: 12 GPM Air Operated Barrel Pump ($70)

I just pop it on the air compressor and it works. I really didn't want another electric motor. I did replace the cheapo clear hose with a proper nozzle ($24)
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   / Fueling tractor #65  
I have a PITA Kubota L48 to fill up. I fill up my cans 4 gals at a time. When that gets too much I'll fill 3gals at a time.
 
   / Fueling tractor #66  
I use a Terapump TFRA01 battery powered transfer pump to fill my CUT with diesel. I have a second one to fill the tank on our pontoon boat that never seems to be on the side closest to the dock! Very handy pumps for the last 3 years.

Good luck.

Frank
I use the same as fruitcakesa. Works good enough for me!
 
   / Fueling tractor #67  
I’m only 3 miles to the gas station with off-road diesel so I take a little road trip every few weeks. Its the only time I get to exercise high range. A few farmers use the same station at times if they are far from home so plenty of turnover.
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This has worked for me.
Plus they have really good chicken strips and Mt.Dew.
 
   / Fueling tractor #68  
What you guys find to be the better way of fuel transfer to get away from lifting 5 gal jugs to fill tractor
Don’t use enough for 50 gal drum with pump
I use 5gallon cans but only put in about 3gallons each. I can handle a couple of partial cans easier than balancing a full 5 gallon can with my arthritic elbows
 
   / Fueling tractor #69  
Just use an el cheapo HF battery powered pump in the 5 gallon jugs. Sure, it's slow but I am in no hurry.
I have been use the same pump for years, on fuel,my hydraulic fluids too, work’s perfectly .
 
   / Fueling tractor #70  
What you guys find to be the better way of fuel transfer to get away from lifting 5 gal jugs to fill tractor
Don’t use enough for 50 gal drum with pump
I also use a tera pump they make a whole punch of different ones. Mine take a couple of minutes to put in 5 gal. FUEL TRANSFER PUMPS
 

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