Getting diesel in tractor

[tld]

I have JD2025 and am really tired of climbing up with a 5 gallon can of diesel and pouring it in. Sooner or later I'm going to bust my butt.
I don't use it enough to warrant
A tank and fuel delivery.
Any ideas?

 

[groundcover]

I got a 100gal tank at Tractor Supply, bolted it to a pallet, added a 12v pump,filter,,battery,extra hose, and sat that on a dolly. Pick it with the forks, sit it in the pickup,fill at the station and bring her home. You could make up something with a smaller tank, now you just need to get some more diesel toys !:laughing:

 

[KevT]

I felt the same way, so I purchased a 14 gallon fuel tote from "Northern Tool" (wait till they are on sale, got mine for $109) I think amazon sells them too. The I lift it with the bucket or forks (whatever is on the tractor) and it flows through the handle into the tractor. No fuss, no mess Amazon.com: DuraMax Flo n' Go LE Fluid Transfer Pump and 14-Gallon Rolling Gas Can: Sports & Outdoors

 

[vacman]

If you typically don't use a lot of fuel, you can get a simple hand pump and pull it out of your current 5 gallon can. You just don't need to lift it anymore. If you want to get more fuel at one time, you can look for a poly drum. You can get a 55 gallon size or smaller 12-30 gallon sizes depending on your needs. The small pump I got I bought at a garage sale for $5.00. You can get bigger hand pump or a small 12V model for $50.00-$150.00. If you want a top notch pump, you can get one made for the fuel transfer tanks. Those are $200-$400.
I was going to use a transfer tank from a pick up truck with a 12 volt pump but found it was much bigger than I really needed. I had an old 30 gallon drum. For now I use that hand pump, but I will replace it with a better pump when I get a chance.
There are quite a few treads on this subject so a search should bring you a lot of pics and descriptions. There are some guys on here that have done a really good job of making a tank with pump and dolly.

Good luck

John

 

[Sprinklerman]

A 12 volt fuel pump and a couple hoses

 

[dieselcrawler]

I was given a nice clean 55 gallon drum by my former employer and friend, I filled it for the first time last week. It has a cheesy plastic hand pump that works for now, but I plan to sit it up higher than the tractor and let it gravity feed the fuel tank.

 

[jim44]

I second the KevT method. Mine is 15 gallons with about a 15' hose and a regular gas pump type handle. Carry it to the station in the back of my truck to fill. Then unload into the FEL bucket, lift it up to about 8 or 9 feet high, and let gravity do its thing. Takes about 4 or 5 minutes, with no heavy lifting or juggling required.

 

[Thomas]

Purchase small transfer pump couple hoses.

 

[vanguard]

I bought this about six months ago: Amazon.com: 30 Gallon Gas Caddy Tank Storage Drum Barrel Gasoline Fluid Diesel Carrier Rotary Pump W/ Wheels Automotive: Automotive

I liked it so much I bought another for the gas things we have on the property too.

 

[DKCDKC]

I've got a JD CUT and don't use a ton of fuel. I keep 3 5 gal cans on a special shelf beside the tractor I made when I built the tractor shed. Then I bought a simple shaker siphon hose, remove the large tops on the cans, insert the hose, put the other end in the tractor tank and shake a second. The diesel fuel drains quickly and I can fill the tank in just few moments. All I had to do is lift the can to the shelf. You can get shaker siphon hoses at TSC sometimes, and other farm/hardware stores. I also keep a roll of paper towels by the tractor to wipe up the sometimes spill and to wipe off the hose to keep it clean. Works well and it cheap.

 

[RSKY]

I put the 5-gallon can on the hood of the Ford or the back of the Kioti and use a $6 kerosene heater siphon. Three or four squeezes on the bulb and watch so you don't run it over.

 

[kebo]

Threads like this make me appreciate the convenience store just a 1/2 mile up the road that has a pump for off road diesel.

 

[JRobyn]

Threads like this make me wonder why the OP doesn't look at the PREVIOUS ten threads on "fueling".

- Jay

 

[Luke'sScreenName]

Thanks for the informative thread tld! I may have to get a caddy now.

 

[tld]

Threads like this make me wonder why the OP doesn't look at the PREVIOUS ten threads on "fueling".

- Jay

Thanks, Jay. What's wrong? Are you having a bad day or have you taken over policing this site. Have a nice evening.

 

[JRobyn]

Sorry. I'm getting more cranky in my old age!

- Jay

 

[holzboat]

If you don't use much fuel just use 2 or 2 1/2 gallon cans.

 

[tld]

Jay, no worries. My wife says I'm cranky most of the time��

 

[vanguard]

Threads like this make me appreciate the convenience store just a 1/2 mile up the road that has a pump for off road diesel.

I have something similar but between the tractor and the diesel 72" zero turn mower it's kind of nice to be my own fueling station. We go through the 30 gallons in a few months so it's just a few trips a year to have fuel in my barn anytime I want it.

 

[bigtiller]

Screw together 3 short 2x4's. Put one into the stake pocket and screw a piece of plywood on top of the other two. Place the can on the shelf and siphon the diesel into the tractor.

It works for me, I have a HD 3/4 ton 4x4 so it is plenty high enough to siphon into my JD 2720. And getting the can from the tailgate to the shelf in easy.