Love your channel, I think it's great your wife and daughter are so into your tractor time. I too had an issue with fuel storage. I use a Ford 1710 diesel tractor, but I don't have lift capability. My solution was to build the storage on a trailer. I belong to a survey group where I earn Amazon gift cards for completing survey's, so I simply saved enough to get the items I wanted such as an electric pump and 25' hose reel. I used a 30 gallon air compressor tank added a filter and mounted it all on a harbor freight trailer. With the exception of the hitch bar, it doesn't take up much more space than the pallet you are using. When I need to get fuel I simply tow it to the gas station when I need to fill my tractor I place the nozzle in the tank and turn the pump on. Being a disabled vet I had to eliminate any heavy lifting, so this works great for me. Thanks for an education channel and keep up the good work.
Hi Tim, I enjoy your channel, keep it coming. Don't leave that drum out in the rain or leave standing water on the top. In addition to breeding mosquitos, you will end up with water in your fuel. The reason is that heating and cooling of the drum during the day. As the drum warms up it creates a positive air pressure inside the drum and air is forced out. As the drum cools during the evening and overnite, a vacuum is created, which will draw some of the water from the top of the drum inside with your diesel fuel. As far as your fuel hose goes, go to your local farm store and buy a proper fuel hose and an auto shut off nozzle, you will be glad you did, do it before you spill fuel on the ground because it's hard to pump and watch how full the tractor tank is getting at the same time.
+norite well, you see the drum's 'home', so it won't be outside. Everyone's comments have motivated me to find a filter and elbow to fix that top kink. Seeing the tank fill level while filling has not been difficult. The fender level fuel fill hole is very comfortable for that. Thanks for watching and commenting!
This is comical but in a good way ... I haven’t watched this video (until now-edit) but it’s a great testament on how far you guys have advanced with your channel - keep up the good work. Your channel is always a “go-to” when I’m winding down after a busy day at work. God Bless and stay safe out there.
Another well done video! I would take a couple of spare 2x4s and cut them and screw them into the pallet making a square box around the bottom of the drum. This will keep the base of the drum from moving around without having to use as much force with the straps which will keep the pallet from flexing as much. Just make sure your screws don't protrude too far through the thin pallet slats causing interference for your forks. The other side can be anchored into the 3 main supports in the pallet. Just an idea. :^) As far as the hose (besides the coil idea) you could use a metal 90 degree elbow off the pump. This way your hose hangs vertically down which is where it will spend most of its life. For the height of your tractor I suspect it should still have plenty of hose to reach the tractor without kinking during fueling. The coil may be the only option on the tractor end.
To avoid kinking the hose, try using an 8 inch long spring slipping it over the hose up to the pump. This will allow the hose to move around but not kink. Use a pretty stiff spring.
A good and safe fuel storage/transport system is something I found necessary right away. I even considered fuel delivery to a tank but was concerned that today's diesel fuel would develop algee from sitting too long. Also a large container may gather condensate too quickly. So I settled on a 30 gallon saddle tank. An inline electric fuel pump using a four wire flat allows me to transfer fuel from the four wire flat I put on the tractor battery that is also where I connect the battery maintainer. The fuel pump has 10' of inlet hose (1/4"fuel line) and inline filter, exiting the pump is 8' of hose a quarter turn valve and 1' of hose to go into the receiving fuel tank. This whole assembly coils up neatly in an old Dewalt drill case. I can carry it in my truck box to help stranded motorists without the need of a fuel can. The fuel pump is a Mr Gasket and has been quite forgiving of being run dry as I purge the assembly of fuel between uses and getting a prime started. It is slow but a good compromise for all the ways I use it. Oh, JD2320 has a miserable fuel cap location in the hood in front of the steering wheel. Filling 9 gallons up with five gallon cans while balancing on one foot and reaching over the loader arms should be grounds for an enemployed engineer. The location of your fuel cap is great? Waist high while standing on terafirma.
Good stuff. This is the reason I put together the video. Everyone seems to have to 'invent their own' fuel storage system. So, I wanted to show how I made mine. Sounds like yours could use video as well! I wanted to avoid the 12v pump. Just didn't see the need, and I wanted it to be fool-proof. We used to use a hand pump for 50 gallons back on the farm ...but I admit that was many years ago, we finally did get an electric pump. Anyway, I knew that 3-5 gallons at a time would not be much work.
Hey Tim, first off, love the channel and the videos. I'm not quite sure why this is, but we seem to always find fault in what others do and I'm not being critical on purpose, but I have a bit of a concern. I didn't see any straps or any tie downs in the back of the Ridgeline when you were fueling the drum on the pallet. I come from an Emergency Services background and would like to suggest straps or tiedowns when transporting the barrel in the vehicle. In case (heaven forbid) of an accident so that badboy doesn't end up in the cab of your vehicle with you. Thanks for the awesome videos and keep up the good work !!!
I find it funny to see how a lot of people that have purchased compact or subcompact tractors have kind of all done the same sort of things. I also have a 1st and 2nd generation fuel storage solution for my compact tractor. Built a pallet and the whole works.
Tim. I appreciate the videos you put out. I do not possess the talent or patience to do videos and post them. Like others who subscribe and comment on your channel I review the comments and only offer my comment hopping to give others a hand, as is your intent. For unselfish reasons you give your time, talent and energy to us. Thank you. Please never take my comments as a slight in any way.
+WSMC Mc I appreciate your feedback on our channel! I hope I didn't sound snarky on my reply. Did not mean to be so. Anyway, no need to fret. I really enjoy the friendships developed on this channel!
Hey Tim, I understand your wanting to have diesel onsite, it's a pita to constantly run to a gas station with 5 gallon cans. In wisconsin, even here in the ag community, we are not allowed to store that much fuel inside any building. It all must be outside. Having said that, your setup looks pretty nice and definately makes refueling a whole lot easier.
Keith Rahn I'm tired of the government regulations. Can't even have gas cans without them being regulated with nozzles that don't work and create more spills than the old ones
If you got some old hose similar in size to fuel hose you could cut off a piece and split it lenghwise then wrap it around the fill hose where it kinks. Use zip ties to hold it together. Or something else with the similar thought in mind.
disconnect the hose and install a 90 degree elbow that will make the hose hang straight down, then it won't kink and while you have the hose disconnected do some plumbing and install a fuel filter. I did something similar. I welded two u-bolts to the top of my barrel so I can lift the barrel using a chain with my front end loader and place it in my truck and then unload it and place the barrel under a shed after buying fuel. I also use a 12 volt electric barrel pump to dispense fuel out of the barrel, much faster than a hand pump. I charge the 12 volt battery monthly especially in winter. I also charge tractor batteries and lawnmower and generator batteries monthly when not used regularly. I don't like the surprise of a dead battery when I need to crank a motor.
If you would put a 45 degree connection and attach your hose , and another suggestion is also put a water seperator with a filter to keep your fuel clean in your tractor . Keep up the videos 😁
Well I see that you got all kinds of ideas to "fix" your hose problem so I won't add to it. Besides my idea might not work. :) I did look up where you got yours and I think they screwed you. The one they show has a down bent tube coming off the pump so the hose won't kink. With that kink you might need a new hose in a month or so. I like your tank. My 15 and 5 gallon tanks get heavy. I use gravity feed. One of these days I won't be able to lift that 15 gallon tank over my head. Need, need, need a set of forks...to go along with all the other needs I have. Wife looks at it as money we don't have for stuff she doesn't know what to do with if something happens to me. I did get her to go along with the wagon thing though. Mainly because she doesn't like sitting on the left foot floor on the tractor and I can't get her to drive it. Have to leave the MMM deck on so she has a place to put her feet. Guess I could sell this place and buy some flat land. :)
+mi2tn not sure why my pipe is horizontal. I think I like the 'add filter and elbow solutions the best so far. Always been nervous about not having a filter. Replaced fuel filters on tractor the same day as this video. Have to get it edited/posted. Thanks for continuing to watch and comment. We'll convince your wife on the forks somehow :-)
Tim I would put a filter it would be best if you can get a filter with a water drain . Maybe little over kill but one day you will be glad you did . then you can change the hose position it's
So Tim... how are you filling your 55 gal drum now that you switched to a drum dolly??? I looked for something showing that and haven't found anything. I am purchasing drum dollies for my drums and was wondering if you had a good solution to re-supply your drum when empty. Right now I am using the 14 gal. Scepter tanks for gasoline and one for diesel (clearly stickered with DIESEL). I can load them in my truck easily, fill them and move them to refuel my equipment from the back of my truck, since they are basically gravity feed. I have watched a video on adding an air pump to force the flow and am considering that, but I still have 55 gal drums for bulk storage so my initial question still stands. TIA.
Hey Tim! Great videos as always! That's why I've watched all of them, that has to do with the 1025r. I will continue to like and watch all of them, BC I've learned so much from you and them. I got my new 2016 1025r end of March 2016. I got the TLB. It has the loader, 60" mowing deck(that has the quick connect where you can drive over it, on and off which makes it easier for me since I'm an amputee). Plus the backhoe. I love it. I've used it way more than I thought, which is always great considering the price! Q1- Where can I get a clean barrel like you have, so I can put Diesel fuel in it? It's hard being an amputee, and lifting heavy gas cans& trying to balance too. Q2- Where can I get of forks for my tractor like you have, but not John Deere version? Deere version is always more expensive. Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated by this Army Vet. Thanks again Tim, and as always.. Please keep the awesome vids coming:)
+Tmac Tmac 1) I would check with a local farmer or truck service station. You want one which has stored some type of oil. Then, get it rinsed thoroughly with diesel before using. 2). Best forks are available at www.artillian.com. They are not cheap, but they are the lightest yet strongest available. We appreciate the kind words!
I know this is a tractor channel and this is why I subscribed a while back. But, this is the first time that I noticed you have a Ridgeline. Have you had any trouble with it? We are thinking of getting a newer vehicle soon. My wife likes Honda. The only thing that I had against the Honda she once had was having to change the trans. fluid every time that I changed the engine oil. I was excited when they released the latest ridgeline but, mostly poop reviews is all that I found. I like the pump system because I got tired of holding the five gallon jug for the time it took to empty and trying not to spill any in the process. Our tractor is new to me so I haven't used even a tank full of fuel yet. I usually only buy 20 gal. every two weeks for my diesel truck. That gets me through my hour long commute round trip a day every day for the two weeks. Now that we have two diesels it would be nice to have some set aside for when I need it.
Absolutely love the Ridgeline. Incredibly luxurious ride. Quiet. The trunk is huge. The dual swinging rear tailgate is incredibly functional. The bed is longer and wider than the Tacoma, but the overall truck is shorter. Amazing engineering. Folks make fun of it now, but inpredict we will see more unibody trucks in the future. Oh, and we have a review video of it on our channel.
Way to work smart instead of hard, Tim! I want a T-shirt that says "life is easier with forks" and nobody would get it unless they have a tractor. Do you know how long diesel can be stored if treated? I'm using PRI-D and from what I've read, it should be good for 12-18 months, but maybe longer.
Hey tim, just a suggestion here but could you put a 90 elbow from the pump to the hose so it doesnt kink like that? Then maybe another at the nossle end?
Started unscrewing the bung ( gasoline) to my 55 metal barrel and the pressure coming out was enormous - spraying out inside my garage. Only 60ish degrees outside. Very dangerous I think. Do you have this problem?
Hi there, neighbor! Thanks for commenting. I got my barrel from my family's farm. They buy their hydraulic fluid and motor oil in such barrels. They rinsed the barrel repeatedly with diesel before bringing it to me. I'm sure they would have extra empty barrels, but they are in southern Illinois. Anyway, do you have a tractor?
+Tractor Time with Tim I'm getting mine from Mutton in Fort Wayne. I grew up in that area. My dad and I are planning to make a day of picking up the tractor and testing it out on their property. We are really looking forward to it!
+LawnBoy ParkBully the titan forks are very heavy. This reduces your lifting capacity by 25% or so. When buying forks, look at the weight and the strength. Artillian uses very high strength steel so that they can get the most strength for the least weight. ...and their new frame has a 2" receiver built in as well.
I have seen folks take a metal spring and slide over the hose to stop it from kinking. You might also consider a fuel filter for your setup. Keep up the great job. I look forward to the new videos.
+Chris M www.artillian.com. Please do me a favor and tell them that you learned about the forks here at Tractor Time with Tim! Great product. Very well built.
do you buy on road diesel or off road diesel? I run off road diesel it's cheaper because it dosent have the road tax. and it's red colored that's the only difference between on and off road
I had a segment about that in a preliminary version of this video, but removed it trying to keep the video focused. I use "on road" diesel because of the simplicity of getting it from the service station. I have used less than 100 gallons in the two years I've owned the tractor, so it really hasn't cost me that much extra.
Hello Tim, can that pump be used on gasoline , or is it for diesel only? Thanks in advance for your answer. The wife and I really enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing your family and tractor story with us. 👍🏽
my homeowners insurance says i can only store up to 10 gallons of any type of motor fuel including in a detached structure. Please check to be in compliance
Oh, yea. They have off-road fuel in Indiana. Just not very handy for me in the city here. In fact, it MAY be handy, I may just not be aware of it. In any case, I don't use much fuel, so it really doesn't make that much difference.
30 CFR 75.1906 and 49 CFR 173.5 plus others, contact your DOT for further info because the laws are confusing and convoluted as f#ck because retards write them. 0-5 gallons, use a osha approved canister like a regular gas can 6-119 gallon you must use a DOT approved tanks, like a like one from RDS, transfer flow, titan and many others 120 and above you need a CDL with hazmat I checked on this not too long ago because i was going to do the same thing you did.
Love your channel, I think it's great your wife and daughter are so into your tractor time. I too had an issue with fuel storage. I use a Ford 1710 diesel tractor, but I don't have lift capability. My solution was to build the storage on a trailer. I belong to a survey group where I earn Amazon gift cards for completing survey's, so I simply saved enough to get the items I wanted such as an electric pump and 25' hose reel. I used a 30 gallon air compressor tank added a filter and mounted it all on a harbor freight trailer. With the exception of the hitch bar, it doesn't take up much more space than the pallet you are using. When I need to get fuel I simply tow it to the gas station when I need to fill my tractor I place the nozzle in the tank and turn the pump on. Being a disabled vet I had to eliminate any heavy lifting, so this works great for me. Thanks for an education channel and keep up the good work.
+Clifford Rigney Great idea Clifford. ...and thanks for serving our country!
Hi Tim, I enjoy your channel, keep it coming.
Don't leave that drum out in the rain or leave standing water on the top. In addition to breeding mosquitos, you will end up with water in your fuel. The reason is that heating and cooling of the drum during the day. As the drum warms up it creates a positive air pressure inside the drum and air is forced out. As the drum cools during the evening and overnite, a vacuum is created, which will draw some of the water from the top of the drum inside with your diesel fuel.
As far as your fuel hose goes, go to your local farm store and buy a proper fuel hose and an auto shut off nozzle, you will be glad you did, do it before you spill fuel on the ground because it's hard to pump and watch how full the tractor tank is getting at the same time.
+norite well, you see the drum's 'home', so it won't be outside.
Everyone's comments have motivated me to find a filter and elbow to fix that top kink.
Seeing the tank fill level while filling has not been difficult. The fender level fuel fill hole is very comfortable for that.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Ya'll sure have come along way since this!! 8 year's plus!! The GOOD LORD has blessed all !!
This is comical but in a good way ... I haven’t watched this video (until now-edit) but it’s a great testament on how far you guys have advanced with your channel - keep up the good work. Your channel is always a “go-to” when I’m winding down after a busy day at work. God Bless and stay safe out there.
you can put spiral wire for your hose to prevent kinking @ hydraulic hose repair shop
Another well done video! I would take a couple of spare 2x4s and cut them and screw them into the pallet making a square box around the bottom of the drum. This will keep the base of the drum from moving around without having to use as much force with the straps which will keep the pallet from flexing as much. Just make sure your screws don't protrude too far through the thin pallet slats causing interference for your forks. The other side can be anchored into the 3 main supports in the pallet. Just an idea. :^) As far as the hose (besides the coil idea) you could use a metal 90 degree elbow off the pump. This way your hose hangs vertically down which is where it will spend most of its life. For the height of your tractor I suspect it should still have plenty of hose to reach the tractor without kinking during fueling. The coil may be the only option on the tractor end.
Good idea on the box. I now have several good ideas for 'version 3' of this solution!
To avoid kinking the hose, try using an 8 inch long spring slipping it over the hose up to the pump. This will allow the hose to move around but not kink. Use a pretty stiff spring.
A good and safe fuel storage/transport system is something I found necessary right away. I even considered fuel delivery to a tank but was concerned that today's diesel fuel would develop algee from sitting too long. Also a large container may gather condensate too quickly. So I settled on a 30 gallon saddle tank. An inline electric fuel pump using a four wire flat allows me to transfer fuel from the four wire flat I put on the tractor battery that is also where I connect the battery maintainer. The fuel pump has 10' of inlet hose (1/4"fuel line) and inline filter, exiting the pump is 8' of hose a quarter turn valve and 1' of hose to go into the receiving fuel tank. This whole assembly coils up neatly in an old Dewalt drill case. I can carry it in my truck box to help stranded motorists without the need of a fuel can. The fuel pump is a Mr Gasket and has been quite forgiving of being run dry as I purge the assembly of fuel between uses and getting a prime started. It is slow but a good compromise for all the ways I use it. Oh, JD2320 has a miserable fuel cap location in the hood in front of the steering wheel. Filling 9 gallons up with five gallon cans while balancing on one foot and reaching over the loader arms should be grounds for an enemployed engineer. The location of your fuel cap is great? Waist high while standing on terafirma.
Good stuff. This is the reason I put together the video. Everyone seems to have to 'invent their own' fuel storage system. So, I wanted to show how I made mine.
Sounds like yours could use video as well!
I wanted to avoid the 12v pump. Just didn't see the need, and I wanted it to be fool-proof.
We used to use a hand pump for 50 gallons back on the farm ...but I admit that was many years ago, we finally did get an electric pump. Anyway, I knew that 3-5 gallons at a time would not be much work.
Hey Tim, first off, love the channel and the videos. I'm not quite sure why this is, but we seem to always find fault in what others do and I'm not being critical on purpose, but I have a bit of a concern. I didn't see any straps or any tie downs in the back of the Ridgeline when you were fueling the drum on the pallet. I come from an Emergency Services background and would like to suggest straps or tiedowns when transporting the barrel in the vehicle. In case (heaven forbid) of an accident so that badboy doesn't end up in the cab of your vehicle with you. Thanks for the awesome videos and keep up the good work !!!
I use a plastic drum. I welded up barrel dollies and used caster wheels. Works great. Different strokes, for different folks
+Don Croddy next video....stay tuned. Video already shot...just not edited
I find it funny to see how a lot of people that have purchased compact or subcompact tractors have kind of all done the same sort of things. I also have a 1st and 2nd generation fuel storage solution for my compact tractor. Built a pallet and the whole works.
Tim. I appreciate the videos you put out. I do not possess the talent or patience to do videos and post them. Like others who subscribe and comment on your channel I review the comments and only offer my comment hopping to give others a hand, as is your intent. For unselfish reasons you give your time, talent and energy to us. Thank you. Please never take my comments as a slight in any way.
+WSMC Mc I appreciate your feedback on our channel! I hope I didn't sound snarky on my reply. Did not mean to be so. Anyway, no need to fret.
I really enjoy the friendships developed on this channel!
Great job on the angle holes but better to make the holes on the out side and wrap the strap around the 2x4 .
nice setup. i'll be getting a 80 gal tank4 the truck at the farm becuz i'll be getting a tractor this fall.
Hey Tim, I understand your wanting to have diesel onsite, it's a pita to constantly run to a gas station with 5 gallon cans. In wisconsin, even here in the ag community, we are not allowed to store that much fuel inside any building. It all must be outside. Having said that, your setup looks pretty nice and definately makes refueling a whole lot easier.
+Keith Rahn ...and folks seem to be comfortable with ever increasing size and reach of the government...
Keith Rahn I'm tired of the government regulations. Can't even have gas cans without them being regulated with nozzles that don't work and create more spills than the old ones
Could you attach a cordless drill to the pump to speed things up a little?
If you got some old hose similar in size to fuel hose you could cut off a piece and split it lenghwise then wrap it around the fill hose where it kinks. Use zip ties to hold it together. Or something else with the similar thought in mind.
Like the video.
Yea, that might work.
Thanks for the idea!
disconnect the hose and install a 90 degree elbow that will make the hose hang straight down, then it won't kink and while you have the hose disconnected do some plumbing and install a fuel filter. I did something similar. I welded two u-bolts to the top of my barrel so I can lift the barrel using a chain with my front end loader and place it in my truck and then unload it and place the barrel under a shed after buying fuel. I also use a 12 volt electric barrel pump to dispense fuel out of the barrel, much faster than a hand pump. I charge the 12 volt battery monthly especially in winter. I also charge tractor batteries and lawnmower and generator batteries monthly when not used regularly. I don't like the surprise of a dead battery when I need to crank a motor.
Thats very handy, Im going to do the same for my MF 390, thanks.
great vid Tim
Tim, Get a spring that will go around the hose and fitting to ease the kinking.
If you install a spring around the hose it will helping with kinking.
The spork! Lol. Best line ever.
I just put and electric fill-Rite pump on my heating oil tank in my pole barn.
If you would put a 45 degree connection and attach your hose , and another suggestion is also put a water seperator with a filter to keep your fuel clean in your tractor . Keep up the videos 😁
Ah, you need to watch the later video in this series :-)
Oh ok i got it
I think maybe a water separator might be a good idea and a safe guard just in case.
Hello Tim - enjoy your videos. Great help for a tractor newbie! Can you please let me know the model and source of your fuel hand pump? Kindly!!
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Well I see that you got all kinds of ideas to "fix" your hose problem so I won't add to it. Besides my idea might not work. :) I did look up where you got yours and I think they screwed you. The one they show has a down bent tube coming off the pump so the hose won't kink. With that kink you might need a new hose in a month or so. I like your tank. My 15 and 5 gallon tanks get heavy. I use gravity feed. One of these days I won't be able to lift that 15 gallon tank over my head. Need, need, need a set of forks...to go along with all the other needs I have. Wife looks at it as money we don't have for stuff she doesn't know what to do with if something happens to me. I did get her to go along with the wagon thing though. Mainly because she doesn't like sitting on the left foot floor on the tractor and I can't get her to drive it. Have to leave the MMM deck on so she has a place to put her feet. Guess I could sell this place and buy some flat land. :)
+mi2tn not sure why my pipe is horizontal. I think I like the 'add filter and elbow solutions the best so far. Always been nervous about not having a filter.
Replaced fuel filters on tractor the same day as this video. Have to get it edited/posted.
Thanks for continuing to watch and comment. We'll convince your wife on the forks somehow :-)
Why not lift the pallet higher than the filler neck with a ball valve at the end of a service station hose and tilt it with the pallet fork loader?
Every time I need to fill up the tractor?
I didn't know air compressors could fly. That's the first one I've ever seen do that. I might have to get myself one of those. Hahahaha.
Ah, I don't think you can buy them now. This one was a limited edition!!
Tractor Time with Tim Oh no!! They must have sold out once people started finding out they could fly. DARN. (snaps fingers).
Can Johnny 1025 pick that up when full?
Tim I would put a filter it would be best if you can get a filter with a water drain . Maybe little over kill but one day you will be glad you did . then you can change the hose position it's
So Tim... how are you filling your 55 gal drum now that you switched to a drum dolly??? I looked for something showing that and haven't found anything. I am purchasing drum dollies for my drums and was wondering if you had a good solution to re-supply your drum when empty. Right now I am using the 14 gal. Scepter tanks for gasoline and one for diesel (clearly stickered with DIESEL). I can load them in my truck easily, fill them and move them to refuel my equipment from the back of my truck, since they are basically gravity feed. I have watched a video on adding an air pump to force the flow and am considering that, but I still have 55 gal drums for bulk storage so my initial question still stands. TIA.
The drum dolly makes the drum less stable in the truck….but I still loaded it with forks and transported to the gas station to fill up.
Hey Tim! Great videos as always! That's why I've watched all of them, that has to do with the 1025r. I will continue to like and watch all of them, BC I've learned so much from you and them. I got my new 2016 1025r end of March 2016. I got the TLB. It has the loader, 60" mowing deck(that has the quick connect where you can drive over it, on and off which makes it easier for me since I'm an amputee). Plus the backhoe. I love it. I've used it way more than I thought, which is always great considering the price!
Q1- Where can I get a clean barrel like you have, so I can put Diesel fuel in it? It's hard being an amputee, and lifting heavy gas cans& trying to balance too.
Q2- Where can I get of forks for my tractor like you have, but not John Deere version? Deere version is always more expensive. Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated by this Army Vet. Thanks again Tim, and as always.. Please keep the awesome vids coming:)
+Tmac Tmac 1) I would check with a local farmer or truck service station. You want one which has stored some type of oil. Then, get it rinsed thoroughly with diesel before using.
2). Best forks are available at www.artillian.com. They are not cheap, but they are the lightest yet strongest available.
We appreciate the kind words!
Thank you for the help Tim. I greatly appreciate it a lot.. You are welcome.
I know this is a tractor channel and this is why I subscribed a while back. But, this is the first time that I noticed you have a Ridgeline. Have you had any trouble with it? We are thinking of getting a newer vehicle soon. My wife likes Honda. The only thing that I had against the Honda she once had was having to change the trans. fluid every time that I changed the engine oil. I was excited when they released the latest ridgeline but, mostly poop reviews is all that I found.
I like the pump system because I got tired of holding the five gallon jug for the time it took to empty and trying not to spill any in the process. Our tractor is new to me so I haven't used even a tank full of fuel yet. I usually only buy 20 gal. every two weeks for my diesel truck. That gets me through my hour long commute round trip a day every day for the two weeks. Now that we have two diesels it would be nice to have some set aside for when I need it.
Absolutely love the Ridgeline. Incredibly luxurious ride. Quiet. The trunk is huge. The dual swinging rear tailgate is incredibly functional.
The bed is longer and wider than the Tacoma, but the overall truck is shorter.
Amazing engineering.
Folks make fun of it now, but inpredict we will see more unibody trucks in the future.
Oh, and we have a review video of it on our channel.
Way to work smart instead of hard, Tim! I want a T-shirt that says "life is easier with forks" and nobody would get it unless they have a tractor. Do you know how long diesel can be stored if treated? I'm using PRI-D and from what I've read, it should be good for 12-18 months, but maybe longer.
The forks are great.
I'll have to let others weigh in on how long diesel can be stored....
Thanks for watching!
A few Jeri-Rigg straps would have made strapping the tank down quite a bit easier and faster
Very useful, thanks for sharing
Nice to watch you guys argue the whole video
Hey tim, just a suggestion here but could you put a 90 elbow from the pump to the hose so it doesnt kink like that? Then maybe another at the nossle end?
+Ryan Otzmann good thought. I'll take a look at it.
Thanks for your comment.
I enjoy your videos, very informative. I'm curious, how much fuel does Johnny use a hour?
Somewhere around 1/2 gal/hour. Pretty amazing, actually.
Started unscrewing the bung ( gasoline) to my 55 metal barrel and the pressure coming out was enormous - spraying out inside my garage. Only 60ish degrees outside. Very dangerous I think. Do you have this problem?
Tim did you get your new trailer yet?
+Don Hanson not yet. Need to check back with them.
Good stuff!!
+Mike Hornsby thx! Welcome to our channel!
Did you source your 55 gallon drum locally? If so, I'm in your neck of the woods in Fishers, and may be able to use the same source.
Hi there, neighbor! Thanks for commenting.
I got my barrel from my family's farm. They buy their hydraulic fluid and motor oil in such barrels.
They rinsed the barrel repeatedly with diesel before bringing it to me.
I'm sure they would have extra empty barrels, but they are in southern Illinois.
Anyway, do you have a tractor?
+Tractor Time with Tim I'm picking up my 1025R on Saturday. I'm trying to get a game plan together on fuel storage. Lol
+Alan Schmalzried Congratulations!! From Reynolds?
We'll have to get together sometime!
+Tractor Time with Tim I'm getting mine from Mutton in Fort Wayne. I grew up in that area. My dad and I are planning to make a day of picking up the tractor and testing it out on their property. We are really looking forward to it!
+Alan Schmalzried I got mine from Mutton's as well.
Do you have a link for that fuel cap?
Fuel cap? The pump and other accessories are at our Amazon store Amazon.com/shop/tractortimewithtim
@@TractorTimewithTim thanks!
I meant the green fuel cap on the tractor.
Came on the tractor.
Tim buy a spring big enough to slide over your hose it will help from kinking
+Milton Fludgecow good idea.
+LawnBoy ParkBully the titan forks are very heavy. This reduces your lifting capacity by 25% or so. When buying forks, look at the weight and the strength. Artillian uses very high strength steel so that they can get the most strength for the least weight. ...and their new frame has a 2" receiver built in as well.
+LawnBoy ParkBully tell Chris at Artillian that I sent you!
I have seen folks take a metal spring and slide over the hose to stop it from kinking. You might also consider a fuel filter for your setup. Keep up the great job. I look forward to the new videos.
+Tim KD5VMV getting some good ideas here for 'v3' of my solution!
Thanks!
Buy a street elbow to put between the pump and hose so it does not kink.
Please watch the next episode on this topic to see how we solved that. ruclips.net/video/OXOnnsb1C_4/видео.html
where do you get the palet forks?
+Chris M www.artillian.com. Please do me a favor and tell them that you learned about the forks here at Tractor Time with Tim!
Great product. Very well built.
are you using off road or auto diesel
I used on road diesel for many years...due to availability.
Just started using off road now...as I have a larger permanent tank.
do you buy on road diesel or off road diesel? I run off road diesel it's cheaper because it dosent have the road tax. and it's red colored that's the only difference between on and off road
I had a segment about that in a preliminary version of this video, but removed it trying to keep the video focused. I use "on road" diesel because of the simplicity of getting it from the service station. I have used less than 100 gallons in the two years I've owned the tractor, so it really hasn't cost me that much extra.
off road is usually cheaper than gass. well it is here. I just get off road at my regular gass pump where we buy our diesel
Unless out in an agricultural community it can be difficult to locate Off-Highway Fuel. Sometimes sulfur content is higher too.
I vote one for sarcastic :)
how to transfer fuel from can to generator?
Christy, good thing Tim didn't build the shop any bigger. lol
Hello Tim, can that pump be used on gasoline , or is it for diesel only?
Thanks in advance for your answer. The wife and I really enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing your family and tractor story with us. 👍🏽
Yes. Please order from our web link.
Put a corded drill on the pump and ditch the hand crank
my homeowners insurance says i can only store up to 10 gallons of any type of motor fuel
including in a detached structure. Please check to be in compliance
+plowtruckdriver interesting. Never even thought of that!
Looks like you make have overfilled the take and onto the top of the drum or floor as you edited that part out.😲
I don’t think so. I have spilled some at different times though.
@@TractorTimewithTim I meant on top of the tractor.
spring for hose
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I hope DOT doesn't get on you for hauling diesel. I use 6 gal cans to fill my plastic 55 gal drum.
Be sure to find off road diesel somewhere so you avoid paying road tax
Don't they have 'Off Road" in Indiana that is cheaper and you don't pay road tax on?
Oh, yea. They have off-road fuel in Indiana. Just not very handy for me in the city here.
In fact, it MAY be handy, I may just not be aware of it.
In any case, I don't use much fuel, so it really doesn't make that much difference.
Why do you buy your fuel at a gas station, I go to the distributor and get off road fuel and not pay the road tax. You can save 48 cents a gallon.
Your floor requires a better coating
PUT A FUEL FILTER ON THERE!
Relax. Watch the next video in the series.
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Not smart putting that in the truck, that's highly illegal.
+Ram-n_dodge please show me the law. I have looked, but I cannot find anything.
30 CFR 75.1906 and 49 CFR 173.5 plus others, contact your DOT for further info because the laws are confusing and convoluted as f#ck because retards write them.
0-5 gallons, use a osha approved canister like a regular gas can
6-119 gallon you must use a DOT approved tanks, like a like one from RDS, transfer flow, titan and many others
120 and above you need a CDL with hazmat
I checked on this not too long ago because i was going to do the same thing you did.
Why the hell would you buy a honda for a truck? I would rather have a chevy than that, and that's a lot of time
Absolutely love the Ridgeline: Quiet, smooth ride, large trunk for storage. What is not to like. This thing is awesome. Get over it!