Solution For Pumping Fuel Out Of 30 Gallon Drum At Off-Grid Hunting Property With No Electricity

Published 03/02/2026

Question:

I’ve got a 30-gallon drum of diesel at our hunting property with no electricity. I just need something simple to fuel our side-by-side and generator. What would you recommend?

asked by: Travis

Expert Reply:

Hey Travis, for an off-grid setup like that, I’d recommend the Fill-Rite Manual Rotary Pump Kit # FR98XQ.

It’s completely hand-operated and delivers 10 gallons per 100 crank rotations, so you can control exactly how much fuel you’re transferring. It mounts to a standard 2" drum bung, includes an 8 foot hose with static ground wire, and the suction pipe telescopes from 20" to 34-1/2", which works well for 30-gallon drums.

It also has reversible flow, so you can fill or drain using the same pump.

Are you planning to leave it mounted on that drum full-time?

expert reply by: Andrew N