Construction and Jobsite Fuel Equipment
This page covers the jobsite fuel tank options and related equipment contractors use to keep excavators, loaders, generators and light towers running. A typical site has a double wall skid tank that moves from job to job, pickup transfer tanks for spread-out equipment, DEF for newer machines and berms under storage. Service crews often add a lube skid for oil changes in the field.
How to choose
- Site tank: a construction fuel tank on skid rails sets down and picks up with a forklift. Double wall tanks bring their own containment to short-term sites.
- Security: plan locks for fill caps, pumps and nozzles to deter theft on open sites.
- Containment: put single wall tanks, drums and parked equipment inside containment berms.
- Field fueling: pickup transfer tanks with 12V pumps reach machines spread across a site.
Common questions
Do I need a permit for a temporary jobsite tank?
Often. Fire codes have provisions for construction sites, but local rules vary. Ask the local fire marshal before you set the tank.
How are tanks delivered?
Tanks ship by freight to your business address, with freight included in the lower 48 states. Plan a forklift or other lifting equipment to unload.
