The Fuel Transfer Station
Our most involved build and the one with the most rules attached. A Grade A tote, a proper pump package, and a conversation about your local fire code before anything gets cut.
- Sheet
- 58
- Revision
- 2026-10
- Scale
- 1:1
- Drawn at
- Peoria IL
What a proper transfer station includes
- Grade A used 275-gallon tote with a documented, fuel-compatible history.
- 12V or 115V pump at 20 gpm with a thermal overload and on/off at the nozzle.
- Mechanical meter, 10-micron particulate and water-absorbing filter.
- Auto-shutoff nozzle on a 12 ft hose with a holster and a drip tray.
- Lockable cage panel over the pump package.
- Secondary containment pan rated at 110% of tank volume.
- Bonding lug and static strap point.
The rules we will not bend
- Off-road diesel only. We do not build gasoline stations on polyethylene containers, at any price.
- You confirm local fire code and any permit requirement in writing before we start fabrication.
- No UN-rated container is cut for this build — cutting voids the rating, so we start from a unit already out of regulated service.
- Secondary containment is not optional and is not an upsell. It ships with every unit.
Farm or fleet yard?
Tell us your tank count, pump voltage and where it will live. We will spec the whole thing and flag anything your local code will object to.
The questions to answer before we cut anything
| Question | Why it matters | Who answers it |
|---|---|---|
| Off-road diesel only? | We do not build gasoline stations on polyethylene | You confirm, we verify |
| Local fire code requirement? | Setbacks, containment, signage vary by jurisdiction | You, in writing, before fabrication |
| Permit needed? | Some jurisdictions require one above a volume threshold | You |
| Indoor or outdoor? | Changes containment, venting and heating | You |
| Pump voltage available? | 12 V, 115 V or air — determines the package | You |
| Bonding and static control? | Required for any fuel transfer | Included as standard |
| Secondary containment volume? | 110% of tank volume, non-negotiable | Included as standard |
| Is the container UN-marked? | Cutting voids the rating permanently | We start from a unit already out of regulated service |
- Pump
- 20 gpm, 12 V or 115 V, thermal overload
- Filtration
- 10 micron particulate plus water absorbing
- Meter
- Mechanical, resettable
- Nozzle
- Auto shut-off, 12 ft hose, holster and drip tray
- Containment
- 110% of tank volume, included
- Security
- Lockable cage panel over the pump package
- Lead time
- 10 working days from written code confirmation
Frequently Asked Questions
What fuel can the Fuel Transfer Station handle?
Off-road diesel only. The page says the yard does not build gasoline stations on polyethylene containers at any price, so if you need to move gasoline, this build is not the right one for that job.
What do I need to confirm before the build starts?
You confirm local fire code and any permit requirement in writing before fabrication begins. Setbacks, containment and signage vary by jurisdiction, and the page also asks whether it goes indoors or outdoors and what pump voltage you have.
What equipment is included?
A Grade A 275-gallon tote, a 20 gpm pump in 12 V or 115 V, a mechanical meter, a 10-micron filter, an auto shut-off nozzle on a 12 ft hose, a lockable panel, bonding lug, and containment at 110 percent.
Is spill containment optional?
No. The page says secondary containment rated at 110 percent of tank volume is not optional and not an upsell. It ships with every unit, along with a bonding lug and static strap point.
How long does it take and what does it cost?
The lead time is 10 working days from written code confirmation, and the price starts from $690. Tell the yard your tank count, pump voltage and location through the form, and it will spec the unit.
Next in the loop
Base container: Grade A 275 gal. Typical build time: 10 days. From $690. Every build starts from a container somebody else was finished with.