dieselscout80
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That looks a lot nicer than my barrel for not that much more money. Sure, the barrel is $10, but the nozzle, filter, pump, pallet, DIY headache, add up.We bought something like this one 7 years ago. Saved my butt. When i had surgery and had a low weight restriction how do you lift a 5 gal can. I like it won't go back to cans. They are slick.
Good suggestion, i.e. 3 gallon size VP Racing Fuel container. I went to snap up a couple of those BUT - the extra 'tax' of $9 for a hose plus another $5 for a hose bender, killed my interest. Perhaps you can recommend a place other than Amazon to buy them at a better price?For my gas equipment, I bought 4 of the VIP Racing gasoline jugs that are 3 gal size because as I get older, 5 gal will get harder to handle. They probably make them for diesel, too.
As for the sturdy steel fuel tanks, I have bought two 5 gal ones at estate sales. But I really like the 3 gal plastic jugs mentioned above.
Did that for a while but what do you do keep 10 5 gal cans around 1/2 empty so you can fill your tractor/mower. It's all well and good when your healthy but try a dump any size fuel can into your tractor after rotator cuff surgery. It was about planning ahead and I am glad I did it. Also, 1/2 empty cans are not as safe when they are full. (managed to get one for gas also, long story)The tractor is worth how much? And I am going to screw around with cans. They are built slick doesn't get any easier.If weight is the primary issue, what's wrong with just putting 3 gallons in a 5 gallon can? Not that much difference in storage space. As I mentioned in an earlier post, I just use a cut down old 1gal milk jug as a funnel, and pour without any hose at all on the can.