Diesel Fuel Can

No-Spill Yellow Diesel Can (Plastic)

I've had good luck with the "No-Spill" brand of plastic cans. I use them for gasoline, 2-cycle mix and diesel. Red for gas, blue for Kero and yellow for diesel. (check out www.nospill.com)

Simple push button valve, a small hook on the spout so you can rest the can on the filler neck while filling. Supposedly "spill proof" meaning that the should stop filling when the level hits the end of the spout. I always watch, the fuel sometimes doesn't stop in time, either because the air volume in can, or I don't insert the spout all the way in.

Down side is they are pricey, and they still don't fill as as fast as the "pre-emission" fuel cans, but faster than most newer ones. And I hate their ratchet safety cap device to remove the spout for filling can (been meaning to cut them off).

Plastic versus metal? - Plastic doesn't rust and the better ones seem to hold up OK.

BTW, not sure about diesel, but for gasoline, don't store in sunlight, they can inflate like a balloon!

AND, Please burp before filling.

My 2Cents.

Diesel Fuel can

Got one of these from Northern Tool, on sale for $45
KHOP

I have 2 of the $6.99 kind shown in the link.
Also have one yellow plastic can with a non closing spout.
It is the same shape as the $6.99 kind. Got it at a garage sale
for 50 cents.

I keep one can only 1/2 full. That makes it easier to handle.
Then re fill an empty one from a full one.

To insure they stay standing up, I thread a bungee cord
across the pickup bed through the handles.

Good luck

I think mine is one of those Enviro Flo plastic units. Hated it the first time I had to stand and refill my JD2520. The deisel came out so slowly and it seemed to very easliy stop flowing and needed to be reset to get more fuel out.

Almost took it back, but really need a yellow can to identify deisel fuel from regular gas, and chain saw gas.

I substituted a regular spout from an older plastic can and what a difference.

Diesel can and No Spill Jill

Thanks for the information on diesel cans. I didn't know not to use galvanized for diesel. I like the No Spill concept if it is really true. I'm going to check those out and see if they are the real deal. Nothing will work like the old open spout cans. Something else to spend money on. I'll let you know how I make out. Thanks again.

You might check out eastcoastspeed.com for fuel cans. I recently purchased two VP yellow cans and a flexible filler hose from these fine folks. These cans are plastic but they are good quality. The lids have a O-ring seal and machined threads. There is also a threaded plug in the center of the lid so you can thread in the filler hose. I ordered a spare lid for use in transport and have a lid with the flexible filler hose available for filling my tractor. My cans are square and will hold about six gallons. They are currently on sale for $22.99 online.

The only problem is that I don't have the tractor yet!!! My 1026R, H120 FEL, 60" 7-Iron MMM and 54" front blade are scheduled to be delivered this afternoon. I am awaiting their phone call!

They make the container so narrow that if you look at it hard it will tip over.

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The old jerry cans for sure. As for the No Spill brand,not so. They are flat footed like any other good container.

Dale,your tank location is like mine. Unfortunately,it's not the best location. I've tried them all,and IMHO,the No Spill works the best. The 5 gallon jug has the handle on the back,so when you lift it you can position the can so the spout is vertical.I also got the spout extension which puts the spout down inside the filler neck pretty much eliminating splash. No can for manual filling is easy, especially when you have to basically climb on your tractor,but this one seems to be the best at making it easy on your body.

My .02

Greg