how do you transfer the 5g hydr oil to your tractor?

[sacsr]

What is the best and lowest cost way to transfer from the bucket?

 

[MMagis]

Funnel.

 

[sweettractors]

A funnel and a steady hand. Ken Sweet

 

[boggen]

depends.

5 gallon buckets for a couple spots on the tractors are just way to big. so i end up buying a smaller size container. use it up, and then pour from 5 gallon bucket into it.

i also have a few different types of funnels. though i tend to use a larger funnel that has a cheap spout on it, that simply unscrews when i don't need it.

i have been looking for a funnel that just screws into the hole in 5 gallon bucket and pour that way. and funnel i am looking for also has a built in breather.

i haven't yet, but once it warms up enough, i might use a little drill pump to change 21 plus gallons in the 555c. simple little plastic pump that ya hook to end of drill. and attach some hoses to it. i think i paid like 7 bucks for it. but i don't remember were i bought it, just know it was rated for oil. and it was like oh ya this will come in handy.

 

[dfkrug]

I use a large lever-operated barrel pump, the kind that replaces the
top of a 5-gallon container. It is a little tedious when doing a dry fill,
but it sure beats the funnel method. They are especially nice for
topping up hyd oil as there is no mess, and I stick the filler hose back
into the bucket top when done.

You can get these at HF Tools or Northern.

 

[kevinj]

I use a large lever-operated barrel pump, the kind that replaces the
top of a 5-gallon container. It is a little tedious when doing a dry fill,
but it sure beats the funnel method. They are especially nice for
topping up hyd oil as there is no mess, and I stick the filler hose back
into the bucket top when done.

You can get these at HF Tools or Northern.

Me too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:thumbsup:

Have one for gear lube also.

 

[LD1]

In my experience, and this goes for EVERYTHING:

NOTHING is both the best AND lowest cost at the same time.

I personally just use a funnel as others have mentioned. Since I am only doing it ~once a year, I caon put up with it. If I was doing it everyday, I'd probabally use a hand pump. And if you look, you can probabally find an electric pump that will work as well.

 

[Samandothers]

Would a 1/2" hose and siphon work? I could sit the 5 gal on the fender and start a siphon.

 

[Soundguy]

What is the best and lowest cost way to transfer from the bucket?

like the first reply said. cheapest way? a big funnel.. and you holding the bucket.

it's what I do...


soundguy

 

[Johndeere3720]

I just set the funnel over the hole and pour in with the bucket. There are a lot of other more complicated ways, I like to keep it simple though.

 

[sacsr]

Did not do a good job of explaining by "cheapest " in my original post. I was concerned someone would suggest some commercial way to do it that would cost a ton of money. I will only do this once a year....but holding a 5gallon can over a small funnel over a small hole without help seemed to be more of a challenge than I could handle. I was not sure if there was a simple hand pump that would pump out oil into the tractors tank. I am working on a lawnmower with hydraulics and the rear differential is not large. Will probably just pour it into a gallon or so container then use that and a funnel to pour into the tractor. I dont believe in reinventing the wheel if someone else has already done it! Thanks for all the responses!

 

[Soundguy]

5g bucket, in-lid, pump is the next best...

soundguy

 

[Natureboy]

Harbor Freights 12volt diesel/light oil pump, when its on sale and using one of their 20% off coupons. Got mine for less than 90 bucks, tax included. Not cheaper than a funnel or hand pump, but worth it at my age.

 

[Soundguy]

i think barbor freight also sells a manual 'pail' pump..

these 2 are both less than 10$.. latter one is 2$ more and really made fo rthe 5g bucket.. hmm.. I may need to get one of those..

Multi-Use Transfer Pump

5 Gallon Pail Pump

 

[clemsonfor]

Not to sound like a smart *** but i use a funnel. One of those big like 10" round ones with the screen in the bottom.

 

[milkman636]

A refrigeration oil pump like this will also work. It will take a while though. Marine stores also sell small hand pumps for engine oil.


http://www.northwaysmachinery.com/product_detail.asp?ItemNumber=Articco OP5G Refrigeration Oil Transfer Pump

 

[grsthegreat]

i use a cheap screw on spout that i got at my john deere dealer years ago. it simply screws on the threaded end of the 5 gallon can, then i pop the breather on the can, tip and pour.

heres a few pictures. it has always worked great

then again, for what they sell the 5 gal of oil for....it should come with a built in installer:licking: :laughing: :drink:

 

[boggen]

i think barbor freight also sells a manual 'pail' pump..

these 2 are both less than 10$.. latter one is 2$ more and really made fo rthe 5g bucket.. hmm.. I may need to get one of those..

Multi-Use Transfer Pump

5 Gallon Pail Pump

*rubs chin* while i don't like idea of having to prop bottom of the piston onto something just to pump oil. it sure would be nice to be able to keep an eye on the oil level.

 

[Soundguy]

I hear ya.. keep an eye on oil check plugs while pumping without straining.. less chance to loose spout and oil up side of tractor too.

I think I'll be getting one. already have a 55g barrell pump..

soundguy

 

[moship]

FYI -The HF 5 gal pump will require over 300 strokes to empty a 5 gallons pail.