I've been struggling with this dilemma as I've gotten older. I do no real farming but do mow a lot. I also have 5 vintage Fords that are no longer used regularly but I do start them regularly to avoid surprises.
Twice each year, I siphon the gasoline out of the vintage Fords and run it through the car. I then pour 1 ounce of StaBil into each tank and add about 2 1/2 gallons of fresh gasoline. The 860 and 4 cylinder 4000 are not much of a problem because the hoods are low but the 961 with FEL is a real PITA. I have a dedicated 2 1/2 gallon plastic can that I use for the 961 because hoisting a 5 gallon can around the FEL and up to the tank has become a bit much.
For the regularly used diesels, I still use 5 gallon cans. The MF 2635 is no problem because the tank is low and the filler is only about 36" above ground in front of the footboard. The MF 533 is another matter because the filler is centered in the hood and not easily seen when filling. Moreover, to avoid the mess resulting from spills, a funnel is needed. The funnel makes it difficult to tell when it is full and I have learned from experience that overfllows are time consuming to clean up. As a result, I bought a plastic container meant for filling radiators at service stations from NAPA. I pour a couple of gallons of fuel from one of my 5 gallon diesel cans into the container and pour it into the 533 using the plastic spout on the container. This works and avoids spills if I am careful but the two step process is another PITA.
I just bought a Kubota M9960HSD12 ROPS (not yet delivered). I cannot use cab tractors for mowing due to my proclivity for driving under trees. Though the cab model of the 9960 has a low level filler in front of the cab, the ROPS model has the filler behind the seat about four feet or so above ground. Moreover, the three point mounted mower and lift arms will make filling with a funnel and 5 gallon can yet another PITA. Why Kubota did this, I do not know and I investigated whether my tractor could be retrofitted with a tank from a cab unit to make filling from 5 gallon cans easier. Such is not an option.
For my purposes, I cannot justify a dedicated diesel tank and a truck mounted tank with pump is not an option because I do not own a truck.
I am currently shopping for a plastic "fuel station" from NT, etc. Such units hold 15 gallons or so and have wheels allowing easy movement on a concrete floor. I am yet to determine how the fuel is pumped from the tank into the filler neck at a higher lever. The online descriptions are not clear. Anyone know?
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