Diesel fuel cans

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I need a couple of diesel fuel cans for
refueling my tractor. What type do you
recommend? Metal or plastic? What kind of
spout? I'll probably be using a metal
funnel. I hope to find one with a screen
to pick up any trash from the fuel before
it goes into my tractor fuel tank.
 

Whatever you decide on buy small ones , 20 litres of Diesel is heavy , your back , neck and shoulders will thank you . Perhaps not now but certainly in a decade or two .
 
Fleet Farm is my Go-To place for things like that. Here's what they offer. That red funnel has a screen. I have one. Also have always used plastic five gallon fuel cans. They've lasted over 20 years although I don't use them all that much.


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I recently bought two of the plastic five gallon (19 liter)yellow diesel cans from harbor freight. They were $22.99 each. I've only used them twice so far but they work well. The spout doesn't leak when filling. There's a tab you depress to change from store to fill. Works better than my older ones that have a little lever you switch. There is no screen in the spout though. My tractor has the screen in the tank inlet.
 
I don't get the trash in the fuel by any means, that simply should not be. Perhaps you're attempting to filter salvaged fuel ?
I'd recommend Eagle Type I or II safety fuel cans, they are steel. The type one has a funnel with it, you could add Delphos steel funnel with fine screen to pour into. These cans also have a screen, fuel is screened when filling the cans.

I find these pour nice, definitely not a nascar level quick refuel container, but in comparison to these other safety cans and complicated dispensers, these are steel with a spring loaded gasketed cap, securely kept in place and instant cut off when you release the lever. Don't keep these in the sun, full right up to the filler neck and then open quickly, fuel will release and spill. Leave space when filling, keep em in the shade. They're simple, pour sufficiently and the funnel will stay clean if you're careful, or just use the air hose to clean.

In my situation, I suppose I could upgrade to a 50-100 gallon dispeneser, I just don't use a lot of fuel for the work I am doing with the tractor, backhoe etc. I use a 3 step step ladder, the metal folding type, cans are heavy but manageable. I have 3 each, red for gasoline, yellow for diesel. I like these for gasoline as they are sealed and like was said above, keep in the shade or covered, no issues with expansion or evaporation.

I see they are more expensive now, used to get them for $39.00, still think they are worth it, simple, easy to use and safe.
EAGLE TYPE 1
 
Fuel cans and dirt are brothers and get along very well. I would just get a tank and fill it then hose and nozzle to tractor. Cans are always dirty from blowing and setting. We used to refuel by 5 gallon pails back when and there was always some dirt someplace to watch for or clean off. With the tank it sets clean and will last for many years so just have to fill tractor from tank. We have a few tanks for fuel plus the protablt one for remote fueling during planting and fall combining. Not lifting cans you will thank yourself later. The tank can be left in skids for ease of use or elevated so no pump is needed.
 
Steve, I have one of those I use for diesel for my Kubota.
Not the best design for pouring, but it does OK.
One problem is the funnel is wearing out where it fits on the tank.
I hate having to remove it to fill.
Also have to clean bugs out of the funnel quite often.
I still like the can and the spring loaded cap on it.
I bought the last one Lowes had after the big tornado hit town about 9 miles away in 2020.
Figured I needed more fuel stored.
Richard
 
Not diesel but gasoline, I have been using 6 gallon marine tanks. I bought a 12 volt automobile type fuel pump and rigged up a hose with the correct connector for the tank and with the inline pump. Could add inline filter also. I rigged up a switch and battery clips, use the tractor battery to pump fuel, like a mini nurse tank. My back thanks me each time I use it. If the 6 gallons are too heavy, don't fill it all the way. IF you make one for diesel PAINT IT YELLOW!! so you do not mix the fuels up.
Also no spills! joe
 
Got a couple tanks on the farm so it doesnt happen often, but when I need to fuel a tractor with diesel from a can, I'll use a siphon.

It's slower, but don't have to deal with bugs/dirt in a funnel
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