Repositioning diesel fuel tank on tractor.

[doxford jim]

Hi guys,

I have a project that I want to do - make a cab on an open station tractor. To do what I want will get in the way of the present fuel tank which is situated right in front of the steering wheel, under the hood and on top of the engine.

What I am thinking of doing is replacing the fuel tank with another that I could put behind the seat of the tractor, placed between the two rear fenders on a substantial shelf arrangement. This would be an improvement and could be constructed to allow fueling up from outside the cab. I figured the tank would hold about 5 or 6 gallons and be a rectangular box shape. I guess heavy plastic would work - as would a metal one. RV water tanks sizes might work need to look into it a bit.

Being up higher (an extra foot or so) would give better supply to the fuel transfer pump. Would be easy to plumb and install.

Has anyone out there done this at all - if you have, how did it work out and what did you use for a tank ?

Would appreciate hearing all opinions - pros and cons.

See photograph below for positioning of the tanks.

Thanks in advance.

Jim

 

[Martian]

I would recommend using steel. Being able to bend and form the steel around the back would make it so you would get the most gallons in the tank. A plastic container would work, but unless you make a mold and form the plastic, you'll have to get a standards plastic tank which would not fit as nicely. Just my $.02

Good luck and sounds like an interesting project:thumbsup:

 

[rsewill]

I'm ding the same (building a cab) this spring and decided it would be more practical to have enough soft side material under the windshield to work with my hood and my fuel spout.

 

[jimmysisson]

How about a hinged or sliding access panel to the current fuel cap? Seems like lots less work, plus no bleeding and better sight lines to the rear from the seat...
Jim

 

[GE222]

Northern Hydraulics sells a variety small fuel tanks, both round and square that might be just what your looking for! :thumbsup:

 

[BobRip]

A couple of thoughts.

Reroute the fill pipe
Use two tanks for easier locating
Make sure the plastic is rated for your fuel.

 

[mwb]

My Montana (LS) has the fuel tank mounted behind the seat. If you are looking for a tank with 5 gal or so you might want to check out the vertical portable style tanks like this 5 Gallon Diesel Jerry Jug (Scepter) - Portable Fuel Tanks

Also, google "DinghyMate Fuel Tank", might give you some more off-the-shelf options