mounting LP tank to running gear

Rich Iowa · Sep 4, 2015

Picked up a running gear to put a LP tank on for filling up my tractor. Local coop is going to set up a tank for me and I will ask them too, but curious how others have mounted their mobile LP tanks to the running gears. I'm thinking of getting some 6x6 or 6x8 green treat lumber for the runners and placing 4x4s between above the axles, bolt runners to rear uprights and wrap chains over the front for flexibility...essentially a hayrack without the deck. Now, would I bolt the legs of the LP tank directly to the runners (or the stretchers if the runners are too far apart)? Or, bolt directly to the running gear and not have the ability to flex? Is there any need to ground the tank to the running gear? I'd appreciate any ideas, won't be running down the road much if at all with this setup but want to do it right the first time.

farmerwithmutt · Sep 4, 2015

Around here they use anhydrous tanks in the fall for gas maybe check how there mounted

Aaron SEIA · Sep 5, 2015

Dad just bolts his directly to the gear. Holes in the tank legs and holes in the gear. Think he leaves the bolts loose for flex. Your way would work just fine too.
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notjustair · Sep 5, 2015

I think I would weld a piece of chain to the running gear and let it drag for static buildup. We do the same for combines. Not that it will gather much static, but it is fuel and has no way to discharge it.

couv · Sep 5, 2015

May want to rig up a park brake system before the tank gets in the way
It is fuel
Also safety chains to the towing vehicle and a firmly latching hitch

Rich Iowa · Sep 5, 2015

It will hardly ever be on the road but I do appreciate the advice, things I overlooked.

Rich Iowa · Sep 5, 2015

Thanks, I was concerned about the flexing or lack of. Leaving the bolts a little loose is an option.

Rich Iowa · Sep 5, 2015

I don't think there would be much static buildup either, but that is a good idea.

Rich Iowa · Sep 5, 2015

They are used a lot here too in the fall and spring. I've seen them thousands of times but never really closely examined the running gears. Next time I happen upon one I'll check it out, hopefully passersby don't think I'm trying to steal anhydrous for meth production.

Roger - Kansas · Sep 5, 2015

Never mount an LP tank on something flammable. Bolt directly to the running gear bolster.
Today's electrical systems do not require a drag chain. We haven't used a ground chain on our fuel delivery trucks for almost 30 years.

fixerupper · Sep 5, 2015

The anhydrous tanks I have been involved with were fastened solid to the back bolster but had various single point fastening systems in the front for flex. Some have a rocking bolster in front, some sat on a crossways leaf spring in front. I would be careful to not have it fastened in all four corners even if the bolts are loose.

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