CAT CLASS: HQ-10901

Up to 250 gal Fuel Tank

Fuel tanks up to 250 gallons serve as portable refueling points for small equipment, designed as compact cubes that forklifts or truck cranes can set anywhere on a job site. This is the smallest rung on the fuel tank ladder, bridging the gap between jerry cans and larger mobile fueling stations. Their capacity suits short-duration work or sites with just a few pieces of light equipment.

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Key specifications

Specification	Typical range	What it means
Capacity	Up to 250 gal	Provides multiple refuelings for skid steers, generators, or small excavators without requiring daily resupply
Load capacity	441–529 lb (200–240 kg)	Weight rating for lifting and transport, often reflecting the tank's own structural limits when empty
Max height	4–102 ft (1.2–31.1 m)	Wide variation reflects both tank dimensions and optional dispensing stack heights for gravity feed or pump-mounted configurations

How to choose

Tanks up to 250 gallons suit topping up a handful of machines over a few days—skid steers, small excavators, generators, or welders—where daily fuel deliveries are impractical. Their cube footprint and forklift pockets make them ideal for tight sites or indoor work. When supporting larger fleets, running equipment continuously over weeks, or refueling dozers and larger excavators, the 250-500 gal Fuel Tank rung offers better service intervals and fewer interruptions.

What this size handles

Refueling a skid steer and mini excavator on a residential grading project
Supporting a diesel generator at a remote construction trailer
Topping up forklifts and pallet jacks at a warehouse expansion site
Fueling welders and compressors during short-duration steel erection
Providing backup diesel supply for a truck-mounted crane on a bridge repair
Staging fuel at a laydown yard where tanker access is limited

Safety & operation

Grounding and bonding during filling and dispensing required to prevent static discharge ignition
Secondary containment or spill berms often mandated for tanks over 55 gallons, depending on local environmental regulations
Ventilation and fire extinguisher proximity critical when tanks sit inside enclosed structures or near ignition sources
UL or FM certifications and EPA compliance labels verify tank construction meets fuel-storage standards

Transport & logistics

Compact enough to fit in a pickup bed or on a flatbed trailer alongside other equipment
Forklift pockets or lifting lugs allow positioning by telehandler, rough-terrain forklift, or truck crane
Loaded weight typically under 1,000 kg including fuel, manageable by light-duty trailers and most site handling equipment

Power & supply

Gravity-fed dispensing common on smaller units, requiring the tank to sit above the equipment fill point
Battery-operated or 12V DC pumps standard on dispensing models, drawing from vehicle or onboard battery
Manual nozzles with metered shutoff required by many jurisdictions to control spills and track consumption

Frequently asked

How many skid steer fills does a 250-gallon tank provide?

A typical skid steer holds 25–35 gallons, so a 250-gallon tank delivers roughly seven to ten fills depending on tank size and how empty each machine runs before refueling.

Do these tanks require permitting or inspection?

Regulations vary by jurisdiction; many areas require secondary containment, fire marshal approval, or environmental permits for any fuel storage over 55 or 110 gallons, especially if the tank remains on site longer than 30 days.

What distinguishes a 250-gallon tank from larger portable tanks?

Tanks up to 250 gallons are designed for maneuverability—light enough for forklifts and compact enough for tight staging areas—while 250-500 gallon models prioritize capacity over portability and often require dedicated skid mounts or trailer chassis.

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Normalised to the same units. A dash means the figure was not published.

Model	Load capacity	Max height
Transtech LNG Horizontal Storage Tank 60,000 Gallon	227.1 gal	102 ft (31.2 m)
Western Global FuelCube FCP250	240 gal	3.8 ft (1.2 m)
Western Global TransCube Global 10TCG	238 gal	3.8 ft (1.2 m)