Fueling My Kubota Tractor the Easy Way (#5) 

First-time tractor owner, this video is the best.

Great practice for securely transporting the fuel cans, filling at the pump then back home and into the tractor! Thanks for the tip on diesel fuel additive to remove water AND clean fuel injectors!

Awesome solution to holding a 5 gal container up high til it empties, and if I may offer a suggestion for those with bad backs- Harbor Freight offers a 2 D-cell powered fuel transfer pump for about $8.00 that can be had for $6.50 with a coupon that will pump 5 gal of fuel from a jug on the ground to your fuel tank in just a couple of minutes. I've had mine for about 3 months and it works great. I'll never hoist another fuel jug up onto my seat or hood again! Even if I only get one season out of it I'll buy another for $6.50 and enjoy another year of not having to break my back lifting heavy fuel jugs high up on the tractor. You only need to buy a few feet of fuel line to go from the short output line of the pump to the filler of your tank for a couple of bucks at the auto parts store and you're good to go. Near 30 yrs in military helicopters all but destroyed my back, I need all the help I can get. Happy tractorin'! 👍

Good for refueling in the field and not having to come back to a main tank, saving time and travel.

well isn't this ironic! I laughed so hard because believe it or not I wrote a reply to your comment talking about mentioning your channel. I said that purely based off the name of your channel and how you worded your comment. I just had this feeling about the caliber of your content. after I left that comment I came over here and of all the videos you have online this one caught my attention. " again the title" what got me laughing was the fact you mentioned me in this video! that's just amazing! I absolutely love it! thank you so much you have no idea how grateful I am to you for doing that. most people 99% come to my channel learn what they can and then make their own video on the subject but never once mention where the learned what they learned. you actually not only did that but you added your own twist in making that transporter rack for the fuel cans. that is a great idea! I may have to build me one as well. I been debating on building a 55gallon fuel station but I really don't need that much fuel at once on hand. the 15 gallon set up is likely a better fit for me as well. thanks again peace love and respect Dave in Virginia

Wow, an answer to prayer. Trying to put diesel in my tractor with half of the fuel leaking out (@$6.39 a gal) yrying to lift up. So glad to find your video. Thank you

The frame for transporting the fuel containers is a great idea. I am going to make one. Thanks!

I think you've had too much coffee. But I really like the fuel can holder. The quick fuel siphon is a neat trick too, better than a mouthful of diesel. UPDATE: Scratch the coffee crack, I discovered my playback speed got boosted. That's why EVERYBODY is talking too fast.

Thanks! Great tip! I spill more than I should when tipping the diesel can to fill the tank.

Hi...Just watched another video of yours (my first) on maintaining the fuel line, filter, etc. Had asked how much of the Howe's additive to add in the 5 gallon can....you answered that in this video. Nice. And I do use those little siphon hoses like you have. They are great. Never stop learning, huh? Big help on this channel. Looking forward to seeing more. Jesus bless.

Great ideas thank you for sharing with all of us

Great idea for gas cans!! Thank you sir

The Dave Knows How channel is a really good one, isn't it? I have watched his videos over and over. Just found your channel.

I know that this is an older video but what the heck . First saw on of those hoses at the Sportsman Show in Toronto quite a few years ago . They are great . I've got one for gas and one for diesel . Great for any kind of liquid .They empty almost the entire can if you tilt the can near the end . Best money I ever spent . No need to hold up a heavy can of fuel and strain your back . I use a green box for kitchen scraps and it's the perfect height . If you use a can that hasn't got much fuel in it it's kinda hard to start the siphoning . Well that's what I've found . But then the can is not too heavy and it's easy to dump it by hand . Glad I recently found your channel . Take care .

After 3 back surgeries I need all the help I can get. Thanks!

I should look into that siphon device. Since the 5 gallons have no vent, this is so terrible using them. Thanks for sharing!

Another great tip ! I have a siphon like that but I need to get a square fuel container with the side spout to sit it on the tractor hood and loader like that.

Thanks for reminding me of the fuel siphon...and sharing the tank rack idea. cheers.

Enjoyed this Martin. Dave got me hooked on the diesel fuel hose contraption as well (smile). Enjoyed the full video and the cup f coffee (smile). Have a fine week.

Nice tip on the siphon, Forever learning something new. Cheers.

Looks good, but i have always tried to use the KISS method. I use 1 small ratchet strap that I keep in my truck. I run it through the handles and hook it to the tie down locations on either side of truck bed. I don’t have to store a special jig, just 1 small strap that goes under my seat. K.I.S.S. - keep it simple stupid

Great Video. Really like the container caddy. Thanks Martin.

Great stuff. I have the same type of syphon hose. Works great

I don't know if I can subscribe..... Guys like you are so organized it makes me realize what a mess my shop is 😲

Dave Knows How is a great channel!

Awesomeness as always, thanks again!

Good idea.

Martin, I enjoyed watching this video again. I like the fuel container caddy you built. I use an easy-pull ratchet rope through the handles and it keeps the jugs from sliding and tipping. I too have had wandering fuel containers in the bed of my truck. Now that made an eventful travel from the fueling station (ha). Enjoyed another full-watch. Have a fine week.

You are awesome thank you for your videos…

Cool idea. I read Dave's comment below and applaud you for giving him credit for the idea. I cheat a little on hauling fuel. My brother gave me an old 125 fuel tank with a hand pump. But the hand pump finally went bad so now I'm digging out an different one to adapt to it. (I should do a video on that.) lol. Before that I hauled four or five containers in my flatbed strung up with a 1" ratcheting strap to hold 'em in place. Good video...your voice over could be on PBS documentaries. You sound like a pro.

Great solution....once again!

It's dangerous to fill fuel cans in the bed of a truck because they are not grounded and the potential for an explosion exists from a static electricity discharge. While not as dangerous as with gasoline a danger still exists.

Nice idea, will build one myself.

Great Tips as usual. Thank you.

I'm looking at a new Kubota L3901 but am a little concerned about these emission modifications. I could also go a few years older and avoid this. How are others seeing the emission changes working?

We found you threw dave love both of your vidios

Good stuff. Thanks for sharing.

How's she goin'? Nice set up. A bit slow on the filling don't you think? But it certainly is easy and the best part, no spills!!! The holder for the fuel containers is a great idea too. Nicely done buddy!!!

Great ideas! Ideally, fuel cans should be filled with the cans on the ground to avoid static electricity sparks and explosions.

I like to use a Battery Operated Liquid Transfer Pump from Harbor Freight, at $10.00 does the job.👍

Very good ! ..Thanks

Is this the scepter brand can ? Where did you get the caps for the cans ?

I have to wonder if the fuel conditioner absorbs the water and then goes through the entire fuel system instead of being separated by the water separator. I don't think water is good for the fuel pump or the injectors due to the extreme pressures involved in operating. Maybe I am overthinking it.

Great idea, thanks for the informative video.

Nice video. Where do you store your fuel cans? In the garage, or a separate enclosure away from the house? I'm looking for a safe place to store diesel in above freezing temperatures in the winter.

Noce set up, BUT in Ohio and other states it is illegal to fill portable tank in a motor vehicle. Had to respond to a fire at a gas station that a person did that.

Hi, just found your channel, very Nice , you got a new subscriber😀

Nice! However I already bought the Kubota inverted fuel can.

Several comments about scratching the hood of your tractor. Have to admit, I would not really like to scratch mine. Any way, in my particular case I got tired of hefting a five gallon container of fuel to fill my mower or tractor. A bit heavy and I am getting a older. So my solution was to purchase a cheap fuel pump off e bay (life time warranty on my $13 .00 fuel pump by the way - ha), put a fuel line on each side, clamp it and stick one line in the fuel container on the ground, in the truck, up a tree whatever and the other end into the mower or tractor. Fuel pump runs off battery power so I just use an alligator clip for now to utilize the battery on the mower or tractor. Could do any number of things to make a better connection - just have not done so as yet. Could also use a different battery source. Only two negative issues encountered so far - first - I have to pretty much stay in close proximity so that i can manually disconnect the fuel pump when the tank gets full or the container gets empty (over flow or burn up my very expensive fuel pump. Second - I had a bit of an issue with the hose that went into the fuel container in that the end of the hose did not always access all the fuel when the container got low. So to address this I used a couple of plastic zip ties to attach short piece of stiff plastic to the hose (pvc or in my case one of those green plastic things to hold up a bush in the yard) so that I could direct the end of the hose into the corner of my container. Now I am not overly mechanical so there my be issues with what I am doing but so far so good. Pretty careful just for safety sake. Had some concerns about fuel pump working, over heating or who knows what. I know nothing about these things. But I do know that I no longer have to heft any containers up to set up high or hold to pour. As far as I can tell the fuel pump does not seem to care how long the hose is or where the container sets. Then again I just might have been lucky so far.

Great stuff!

Times have changed. They won’t let you refill Jerry cans while they’re in the vehicle anymore.

Are you not worried about scratching your hood?

I livein Quebec. Once while at a service station to pick up gazoline and diesel, I was told that I had to put the 5 gal containers on the ground while filling them. Safety reasons. Do you have the same restriction?

^^^THESE ARE NOT LAWS BUT, RECOMMENDATIONS... Construction workers and others in small businesses who often work with gasoline-powered equipment commonly use portable gasoline containers. Homeowners use gasoline cans for their lawnmowers and other equipment. • Avoid the hazardous practice of leaving the portable gasoline containers in pickup trucks or cars when refueling! • Before filling, always remove the containers from the vehicle and place them on the ground at a safe distance from the vehicle (provides path to dissipate static charge to ground). • Touch the container with the gas dispenser nozzle before removing the container lid (provides another path to dissipate static charge to ground). • Keep the nozzle in contact with the container inlet when filling (to dissipate static charge buildup from flow of gasoline). Additional measures for prevention include the following: • Manufacturers or retailers: Place a hazard label on all plastic liners being sold warning workers not to fill portable gas containers in the bed liner of the truck but always to place the containers on the ground before filling. • Gas stations: Display a warning notice near gas pumps to place all portable gas containers on the ground before filling. • States: Provide a warning notification to owners and users when new vehicles are licensed or when license plates are renewed. • Manufacturers: Build bed liners that can be grounded to the metal truck bed, thereby dissipating potential electrostatic charge.

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once again you are very good. The only thing is you drive a ford. lol. Better than a dodge.

In your experience what is the best way to wash a tractor?

Why do you use Green diesel , Red off road is state or fed tax free !!!!

Where did you buy the yellow gas tanks?

Get a bigger diameter hose when dispensing... I do this same thing, and 5 gallons is down in about 90 seconds!

Didn't work for me.....I threw it away...

I bought one off of Amazon Used it once Now the hose is as hard as a rock 18 inches from the check valve Not Happy Ken