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Buying guidance for a transfer tank? Need diesel on the farm in bulk

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Cogniz

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Tractor Supply and our Co-Op have steel options but I've seen some big aluminum tanks on auction, too. We need a better diesel option on the farm than back and forth to the co-op.
So what should I be looking for in buying a transfer tank? I'm looking at storing 250-500 gallons max.
Thanks everyone.
 
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redneckracin

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Are you looking to haul it down the road? Or let it sit and use it from a semi-permanent location? I am pretty sure the cut off for placards is 119 gallons. I have a 105 gallon transfer tank with an electric tank and it works great. I also have a 275 gallon skid tank that sits at my place. They each have their place. My minimum order here is 100 gallons to get a bulk discount from one supplier and 150 from the other. So having both tanks available is very nice.
 
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Cogniz

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Sorry, should have added the intent.
If the deal is good, I might go with a bigger tank and on farm delivery.
But in my head this tank is on a trailer, with another smaller tank for non-ethanol gas.

So my solution could go either way. I"m leaning more toward a trailer mount as I'm not dependent, or trapped, by delivery.
 
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