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No Electric Manual Diesel Fuel Pumps For Tractors Fueling Up In Barn  

Published 03/02/2026

Question:

I’ve got a 55-gallon diesel drum in my barn that I use to fuel my tractor. No power out there. Would the rotary hand pump move enough fuel without taking forever?

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Expert Reply:

Hey Randy, the Fill-Rite Rotary Pump # FR98XQ is built exactly for off-grid setups like yours.

It delivers 10 gallons per 100 crank rotations, so it’s predictable and controlled. It mounts to a standard 2 inch bung, includes an 8 foot hose with static ground wire, and the suction pipe telescopes from 20 inches to 34-1/2 inches, which works well for a 55-gallon drum like yours.

If you want faster transfer per cycle, the piston version # FR53XQ moves 20 gallons per 100 strokes, but either one will get the job done! Just depends if you want crank method or pump method.

What have you been doing in the past for fueling up?

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