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Duramax 14 Gallon Fuel Caddy
Quickly and safely transfer fuel with the patented Flo n go hand pump. Prevents accidental spills and overfilling. Transfers fluids vertically or horizontally on level surfaces with minimal priming. Great for refueling personal watercraft, yard power equipment, ATVs, vehicles and more. Tank Size (gal.): 14, Hose Length (in.): 120 Quickly and safely transfer gasoline, diesel or kerosene fuels Prevents accidental spills and overfilling Transfers fluids on level surfaces with minimal priming High-density red polyethylene tank Dual brass shut-off Finger recesses at base and sturdy handle at top so 2 can easily carry if necessary Drop-tested with a full load onto 6in. wheels for assured dependability and long service life Dual shutoff valves for spillproof disconnection of hand pump Vented fill cap Bolt-on hanger for hose storage Recessed grooves for easy strapping locations and safer transport Meets DOT and UN transportation requirements
Average Customer Rating:
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54 of 68(79%)would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Duramax 14 Gallon Fuel Caddy
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Hose stiffens up, otherwise excellent,
August 22, 2007
By ctreview
from Norwalk, CT
"My fiancee and I are commuting a total of almost 300 miles a day in different directions. I commute to a state where gas is 20-40 cents cheaper per gallon than where she works and it's 40-60 cents cheaper than where we live. Although we planned on moving as quickly as possible, this time dragged on and on (we are moving this weekend though).
I bought this to refuel her car (she drives about 170 miles a day, i.e. a full tank every second day). We saved a minimum of $2-3 per tank for the 2-3 months or so we've used it. I also filled the 40 gal tank on the van we have. Based on this the caddy has already paid for itself. And I can use this for the lawn equipment etc we have. I already had two 5 gal gas containers and one 2.5 gal container as well.
Although the tank is heavy when full (perhaps 80-90 lbs of gasoline, about 10-15 pound container with hose), I am able to comfortably carry it on my own (and I'm no muscleman). I hold it flat/horizontal, not vertically by the handle. This is to get it up above the level of the gas cap of the car.
I had no problems with the siphon pump, loose or leaking fittings, or anything else. It doesn't pump that quickly but it's okay as you don't have to actually stand there and pump it.
I'd do the following:
1. Put gas caddy on top of a (flat top) garbage can or on a retaining wall around our driveway.
2. Put the caddy vertical. Unscrew the vent on the caddy filler cap. Pump the handle perhaps 5-10 times to get gas flowing. Verify flow by listening for the vent bit to make air noises.
3. Wedge the car's gas tank cap in the pump handle (like you would at a gas station). This allows it to siphon/pump on its own.
4. Do other things in the vicinity (check the car's oil, air pressure, clean the windows, whatever).
5. The gas really does stop flowing when the tank is full. I watched this happen a number of times and now trust that it happens on its own.
6. The nozzle end is ridged so it pops into the filler tube - don't have to worry about it dropping out.
7. I disconnect the hose every time as it stiffens up and looks like it's prone to crack. I hold the disconnected end up above my head and pump the remaining fuel into the tank before I go anywhere, reduces how much spills.
8. The hose also discolored (it's grey now, used to be black). It has some creases. I have a feeling it will have to be replaced at some point.
9. I refill it with the 5 gallon containers if necessary and repeat 1-4.
The shutoff valve works as it should. The vent/filler cap does not leak, unlike some of the other gas containers I have.
1. Put gas caddy on top of a (flat top) garbage can or on a retaining wall around our driveway.
2. Put the caddy vertical. Unscrew the vent on the caddy filler cap. Pump the handle perhaps 5-10 times to get gas flowing. Verify flow by listening for the vent bit to make air noises.
3. Wedge the car's gas tank cap in the pump handle (like you would at a gas station). This allows it to siphon/pump on its own.
4. Do other things in the vicinity (check the car's oil, air pressure, clean the windows, whatever).
5. The gas really does stop flowing when the tank is full. I watched this happen a number of times and now trust that it happens on its own.
6. The nozzle end is ridged so it pops into the filler tube - don't have to worry about it dropping out.
7. I disconnect the hose every time as it stiffens up and looks like it's prone to crack. I hold the disconnected end up above my head and pump the remaining fuel into the tank before I go anywhere, reduces how much spills.
8. The hose also discolored (it's grey now, used to be black). It has some creases. I have a feeling it will have to be replaced at some point.
9. I refill it with the 5 gallon containers if necessary and repeat 1-4.
The shutoff valve works as it should. The vent/filler cap does not leak, unlike some of the other gas containers I have.
It holds about 14.5 gallons, maybe 15, without leaking or anything.
The wheels stopped turning easily - I think I just have to adjust it but I simply haven't done it.
Overall I like it. I'd be curious about a more durable hose and more durable pump handle (metal one) but this is fine.
BTW I don't know how to rate myself. I change all the cars oil, I do the brakes, done axles, but haven't done a timing belt or a clutch. To some I'm a "pro". To the pros I'm a beginner."
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Review 2 for Duramax 14 Gallon Fuel Caddy
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duramax fuel caddy,
November 2, 2009
By jdguy
from PA
"I recently purchased a new JD compact diesel tractor which has the fuel fill at the rear top of the hood: making it difficult to refuel from a 5 gallon container without minor splashing of diesel onto surrounding hood. I searched Northern tool & found the 14 gallon duramax fuel caddy & ordered one. The unit is working well: I transport in back of pickup lying horizontal & refill @ diesel vendor's pump when refueling pickup. I return home & secure the unit vertically on a 4' high wall mounted shelf - just inside my shop overhead door. When I need to refuel, I pull up to the garage door, uncoil the 10' hose & refill the 4 gallon tank --smoothly- with NO SPLASHING or DRIPPING. I get 3 fills & it is very neat & easy to use. I labeled the unit w/ decals: Ultra Low Sulfur DIESEL. Good Job Northern tool for stocking this unit- My boss just spilled diesel on his new tractor hood & is in the process of ordering a DURAMAX FUEL CADDY also (after viewing photos of mine)."
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Review 3 for Duramax 14 Gallon Fuel Caddy
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Great Product,
October 21, 2009
By cel121
from New Hyde Park, NY
"I use these to keep extra fuel for my Northern 10KW generator and any other gasoline powered tools I own. They work great for pumping fuel, they have a shut off valve and vent cap. Just keep in mined they do hold 14 gals of fuel so they are a little heavy and I would recommend to think ahead on how to get them out of the vehicle."
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Review 4 for Duramax 14 Gallon Fuel Caddy
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Great container,
October 20, 2009
By GreenHornet
from winters, CA
"This beats hands-down juggling 5-gal gas cans for all my small equipment."
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Review 5 for Duramax 14 Gallon Fuel Caddy
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DURAMAX FUEL CADDY,
October 19, 2009
By IKE2009
from MICHIGAN
"COMES ALMOST COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED. HAD DIFFICULTY WITH 1/2" NYLOC NUT FOR HOSE CLIP. WOULD NOT TIGHTEN. SUBSTITUTED STANDARD NONE LOCKING NUT."
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Review 6 for Duramax 14 Gallon Fuel Caddy
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fuel caddy,
October 19, 2009
By Anonymous
from Mesa, AZ
"The caddy was great but the hose & pump handle was poor. The second time I used it , the hose kinked & the handle started leaking from inside. Quality of the hose & handle is very poor."
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Review 7 for Duramax 14 Gallon Fuel Caddy
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Fuel Caddy,
October 19, 2009
By Kelmar
from Kelmar Ranch Lexington Texas
"I purchased two of these; one for diesel and the other for gasoline. I have been very disappointed in my purchase. Both handles leak when dispensing fuel and the pressure is pretty low requiring a fair amount of time and effort to dispense fuel. I would not recommend this product."
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Review 8 for Duramax 14 Gallon Fuel Caddy
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Did not flow good.,
October 19, 2009
By BrianD
from Jordan,NY
"This product didn't work well for me. The pump handle is very fatiguing. It worked better if you have the caddy a considerable amount higher than the tank you are filling and let it siphon out. Its two heavy for me to lift onto the wall and use."
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Review 9 for Duramax 14 Gallon Fuel Caddy
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fueling tractor problems,
October 19, 2009
By snakeman
from Cross Lanes WV
"As a whole the Duramax fuel caddy works well. It is safer than dumping 5 gallon cans of gas in over a hot engine. The only problem i have is there is not a good way to store the hose and filler head and it makes it awkard to move."
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Review 10 for Duramax 14 Gallon Fuel Caddy
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5
It's what it's cracked up to be.,
October 19, 2009
By jrwadem1
from Cambridge, MD
"Easy to assemble and use, however, I would suggest setting it on a platform slightly higher than your tallest equipment fill cap to allow you to gravity fill your gas powered items. You will have to switch hands a couple of times to pump hand fill a three gallon lawn tractor."
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Review 11 for Duramax 14 Gallon Fuel Caddy
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Fuel Caddy,
October 19, 2009
By Minotbob
from Minot, ND
"This is just what I was looking for to keep gas in for the many small gas engihnes I have. Now my wife doesn't have to lift up a 5 gallon can and it cust down on my trips to town for gas."
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Review 12 for Duramax 14 Gallon Fuel Caddy
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fuel caddy,
October 19, 2009
By dward002
from Carthage, NY
"This is the best product I have purchased in a long time. I do not have to run to the gas station all the time anymore to fill my gas powered products I have. It works like a charm and at a very affordable price."
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Review 13 for Duramax 14 Gallon Fuel Caddy
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Duramax 14 Gallon Fuel Caddy - Cheaply made,
September 23, 2009
By markbl
from Seattle, Washington
"I bought the fuel caddy about a year ago. The wheels did not turn almost immediately after purchase. Unless I squirt the axel with lubricant each time I want to move the caddy, the wheels drag along the surface without rotating. After a year the pump handle leaks fuel and the cheap plastic hose has come off of both the pump and the caddy ends. I'm very dissapointed in this product and would not recommend it."
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Review 14 for Duramax 14 Gallon Fuel Caddy
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Duramax fuel caddy,
August 13, 2009
By chump
"I have used this product now for a month. Tank is as advertised. the hose has crimped at both ends. Manufacturer could help this product with some reinforcement (or external stiffener) in the hose and a dust cover on the nozzle."
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Review 15 for Duramax 14 Gallon Fuel Caddy
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Duramax 14 Gallon Fuel Caddy,
July 23, 2009
By FatB4
from Lake Huron, Ontario
"Good idea, very slow. Takes about 15 minutes to empty take using 1/2 hose supplied. Would be great for chain saws and other small gas tanks, but if filling boats, wave runners or snowmobiles, takes forever, especially since you have to manually hold nozzle open. I created a wedge that holds open the nozzle so I can let it run by itself for a while."
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Review 16 for Duramax 14 Gallon Fuel Caddy
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portable gas,
July 21, 2009
By slickbruce
from Fort Pierce, FL
"I bought the fuel caddy from northern after the four hurricanes we had in
south florida in 2004 . Even though we havent hade a nother since I still use it
to fill yard equipment & top off my truck . Its heavyduty and shows no sine of age,
the only thing negitive I coulb say about it is the hose is hard plastic and would like to stay coiled up . I wouldent be without one now that I have one"
south florida in 2004 . Even though we havent hade a nother since I still use it
to fill yard equipment & top off my truck . Its heavyduty and shows no sine of age,
the only thing negitive I coulb say about it is the hose is hard plastic and would like to stay coiled up . I wouldent be without one now that I have one"
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Review 17 for Duramax 14 Gallon Fuel Caddy
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Great Product - Perfect Size,
July 20, 2009
By KCScooterist
from Kansas City, MO
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"The Duramax Fuel Caddy is really working great for us. We mounted it on the wall just inside the garage door about 30" off the floor. That gives us plenty of flow without having to pump the handle. We have two scooters and this has plenty of capacity to keep those and the lawn mower fueled.
The hose connections could be stiffer to prevent it from kinking."
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Review 18 for Duramax 14 Gallon Fuel Caddy
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Would recommend with reservations,
July 4, 2009
By CoolDaD
from Liberty, Texas
"This item is pretty nice . It is simple to put together . The only draw back that I see is that you absolutely have to have it sitting at a higher plane than the tank you want to transfer too. You cannot have it on the ground and fill up your lawn mower engine it would not work even with about 12 gals of gas in it.. I did like using the nozzle to fill up the mower better than the newer gas cans you get these days."
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Review 19 for Duramax 14 Gallon Fuel Caddy
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Good Fuel Tank For The Money,
June 8, 2009
By Fatgeorge
from Westcliffe, CO
"I like the first one enough that I ordered a second for diesel fuel. They are lightweight and look pretty durable. I use mine to transport gas from one state to another where the price is quite a bit less.
The only negative is that the wheels are pretty wimpy and don't work well on rough ground or gravel driveways. I move mine around with a loader so it does not affect my application too much."
The only negative is that the wheels are pretty wimpy and don't work well on rough ground or gravel driveways. I move mine around with a loader so it does not affect my application too much."
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Review 20 for Duramax 14 Gallon Fuel Caddy
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Great product!,
March 16, 2009
By Quimby97707
from Sunriver, Oregon
"This is the perfect answer for a small farm with fuel needs beyond 1 gas can. It is just the right size to put in the truck to refuel as needed."
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