In the world of farming and construction, keeping machines running is key. These machines rarely leave the farm or building site even if they are road-legal, as driving them to a fuel station isn’t practical and wastes time and money. Farmers and contractors also prefer to handle their own fuelling needs, often buying fuel in bulk at better prices: this is where fuel bowsers come in handy.
The Flexibility of Fuel Bowsers
While big fuel tanks work great for refuelling at a farmyard or a contractor’s depot, fuel bowsers offer much-needed flexibility for refuelling in remote locations. Let’s look at the different types of fuel bowsers and how they are used.
Road Tow Fuel Bowsers
Also called highway tow fuel bowsers, road tow fuel bowsers are designed to be legally towed on highways. These are popular with contractors who can tow them to construction sites using another vehicle like a truck, van or JCB. This mobility ensures that fuel is brought directly to where it’s needed, reducing downtime and keeping the job going.
Site Tow Fuel Bowsers
As the name suggests, site tow fuel bowsers can’t be taken on the road, but they are perfect for farmers. They can take fuel directly to the fields for tractors, combine harvesters, and other farm machinery. During busy times like harvest season, being able to refuel right there in the field saves a lot of time.
Portable Fuel Bowsers
When a trailer-mounted bowser isn’t an option, portable fuel bowsers offer a flexible and temporary refuelling solution. These bowsers are mounted on skids, making it easy to load and secure them on the back of a truck or trailer. This way, you don’t need a dedicated vehicle or trailer chassis, which saves money and adds versatility.
Plastic Fuel Cubes
Plastic Fuel Cubes are compact units that combine fuel storage and dispensing in one. A Combi Fuel Cube goes even further, storing and dispensing both diesel and AdBlue®; great for operations needing both types of fuel and simplifying fuel management.
Petrol Dispensing Tanks
Petrol dispensing tanks are similar to fuel cubes but are designed for petrol. They are popular with landscape and forestry contractors who need to refuel equipment like chainsaws, mowers, and brush cutters, and their smaller size leaves more space for other tools and equipment on the back of their vehicles.
Other Uses for Fuel Bowsers
Fuel bowsers aren’t just for farming and construction. They are useful in many situations:
- Fuel bowsers can supply generators and heavy equipment with fuel in remote areas like mines and quarries.
- They can be used to refuel light aircraft at small airfields, emergency helipads etc.
- Bowsers can serve as floating fuel stations for boatyards and marinas.
- They provide backup fuel for emergency vehicles and equipment during major incidents.
- They can be used to keep generators going at festivals and other large events.
Accessorising Fuel Bowsers
To make refuelling even easier, fuel bowsers can be supplied pre-fitted with pumps, hoses and nozzles. These features turn them into mobile refuelling points, ensuring your work never has to stop because of fuel shortages.
For more information on fuel bowsers and to see the different options available, visit Tanks-UK.
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