Where did you get your diesel tank?

   / Where did you get your diesel tank? #11  
Mine is 100 gal. Think I got it from Northern. Really wanted a 350 gal tank on a platform so I could get free delivery but everything I saw used either looked like a rust risk or was priced too high or too far away. GL with your search.
Did you weld the pallet sleeves on, or were they already part of the tank?
 
   / Where did you get your diesel tank? #12  
Did you weld the pallet sleeves on, or were they already part of the tank?
I did weld 2 pieces of 6" channel on the bottom of the tank for the forklift. Once at home I put it on a low dolly that securely cradles the tank so I can push it around where needed in the barn.
 

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   / Where did you get your diesel tank? #13  
I did weld 2 pieces of 6" channel on the bottom of the tank for the forklift. Once at home I put it on a low dolly that securely cradles the tank so I can push it around where needed in the barn.
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   / Where did you get your diesel tank? #14  
I had a 50 gallon tank off a reefer but it was rigged up to say the least. I found this tank on sale at Lowe’s for $200.
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   / Where did you get your diesel tank? #16  
Amazon. John Dow 58-gallon fuel transfer tank.

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   / Where did you get your diesel tank?
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How much diesel do you go through in a year? I graduated from 5 gallon cans to four 12 1/2 gallon flow fast containers to an overhead 300 gallon tank. About 1000 gallons a year across three diesel tractors and a gator. Fueling from the overhead tank is a dream. There is no delivery charge from the fuel supplier and they put in the additives that I need. I would give that some consideration. I picked up a used tank and stand for 500 bucks, had it cleaned out and sandblasted and repainted and put it on a concrete pad. Fully plumbed with good quality hoses and filters. I am into it for about 1500 bucks. The convenience is priceless.
I’ve had my tractor for a yearish and used about 250 gallons so far.

5 gallon cans are becoming a huge pain in the ass



Would this be a terrible purchase?


VEVOR Portable Diesel Tank, 116 Gallon Capacity & 10 GPM Flow Rate, Diesel Fuel Tank with 12V Electric Transfer Pump and 13.1ft Rubber Hose, PE Diesel Transfer Tank for Easy Fuel Transportation, Gray | VEVOR US
 
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   / Where did you get your diesel tank? #18  
I’ve had my tractor for a yearish and used about 250 gallons so far.

5 gallon cans are becoming a huge pain in the ass



Would this be a terrible purchase?


VEVOR Portable Diesel Tank, 116 Gallon Capacity & 10 GPM Flow Rate, Diesel Fuel Tank with 12V Electric Transfer Pump and 13.1ft Rubber Hose, PE Diesel Transfer Tank for Easy Fuel Transportation, Gray | VEVOR US
I don’t know but I have been eyeballing those also. I need a 50 gallon size because I don’t think my tractor would lift a 100 gallon one out the back of my pickup.
 
   / Where did you get your diesel tank? #19  
I’ve had my tractor for a yearish and used about 250 gallons so far.

5 gallon cans are becoming a huge pain in the ass



Would this be a terrible purchase?


VEVOR Portable Diesel Tank, 116 Gallon Capacity & 10 GPM Flow Rate, Diesel Fuel Tank with 12V Electric Transfer Pump and 13.1ft Rubber Hose, PE Diesel Transfer Tank for Easy Fuel Transportation, Gray | VEVOR US
Looks pretty good to me. Note as somebody else raised the question of weight 116 gal of diesel will weigh about 824 pounds plus the weight of the tank and equipment. Unknown.
I load and unload my 100 gal tank into the pickup with a forklift. Alternatively you could mount the tank on a small HD trailer and eliminate unloading the heavy tank.
 
   / Where did you get your diesel tank? #20  
Found my first tank on CL back in 2013. It had 12 volt transfer pump. Was used with gas. I drained and left upside down for a few days. Added a few gallons of diesel to slosh around and run through the pump. Added a filter and filled up. It's a 52 gallon L tank. It's all my little loader will lift off the truck when filled!
Now have 100 gallon in 3500. Haven't really used the 52 in about a year. Where you located? Would be looking to move it on.
 

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