Fueling up

gomi_otaku · Oct 6, 2022

So- not having a fuel tank at home, I'm filling up 5 gallons at a time. What method do you guys use for filling up your tank? Being a 3020 and quite high, I have to climb up on the front tire. Anybody have a step installed to make this easier? I think I need a tank next to the driveway.

This post was edited by gomi_otaku on 10/07/2022 at 07:57 pm.

shanker · Oct 6, 2022

55 gallon drum and a 12V DC powered fuel pump/nozzle from Northern tool.

drum is stored on a dolly made just for it in the shop, and tractor is used with a choker strap to lift it in/out the back of the truck to go buy fuel.

if you're buying fuel at a regular fuel station, save your receipts so that you can possibly be reimbursed for the sales tax by the state as it's off-road/ag use.

You could also use an IBC tote, but you run the rise of getting caught because over 119gallon's necessitate a CDL with tanker endorsement.

Hayfarmer · Oct 6, 2022

I put a step on frame of my IH 560. It was actually step for rear of JD 60 I think but hellps when fueling with 5 gallon cans

John Deere D · Oct 6, 2022

100 gallon fueltank with a 12 volt transfer pump and filter.....
Bob..

Mike M · Oct 6, 2022

I now grab a ladder to get up to the 4020 gas with the gas cans.

Kansas4010 · Oct 6, 2022

For gas I have a 50 gallon tank with pump.
For diesel I have a 300 gallon barrel on
stand. On my 2510 I have these steps
installed. It's easy to step from the 2nd
step to the axle. My 4430 has this extra
fueling step added. It also helps. I have
heard these fuel cans are nice. Just set
them on the hood and the nozzle is right at
the bottom. Never used them personally.

Kansas4010 · Oct 6, 2022

I did have this step on the 4430 but with the other steps on it they wouldn't quite fit.

Jon Erickson · Oct 7, 2022

Well done, John Deere D. I like your design.

John Deere D · Oct 7, 2022

Thanks Jon Erickson .....

Lois (my wife) can now climb aboard both safely and easily...

gomi_otaku · Oct 7, 2022

(quoted from post at 08:15:43 10/06/22) I put a step on frame of my IH 560. It was actually step for rear of JD 60 I think but hellps when fueling with 5 gallon cans

Got a picture? I just got a 560, why does it seem like the IH forum is kinda cranky?

gomi_otaku · Oct 7, 2022

(quoted from post at 12:41:51 10/06/22) I have
heard these fuel cans are nice.

<img src=https://www.yesterdaystractors.com/cvphotos/cvphoto137454.jpg>

My wife doesn't like Harbor Freight but got me two of their cans- they have a handle on the top, and on the back, so it makes holding it at a tilt a lot easier. Has one of those slide-type nozzles that shut off if you lift it up/let it retract

730DM4WD · Oct 8, 2022

These are the steps on the 730.

ss55 · Oct 9, 2022

If you haul fuel home in a pickup bed, leave the fuel cans in the pickup bed, back the pickup to the tractor and then stand on either the tailgate or the pickup bed to fill the tractor. Much less height to lift the fuel cans that way and easier to control.

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