Same brand, same build quality, three very different jobs. The 210 L, 400 L and 1,000 L Joey diesel transfer tanks are designed for different operating cycles — here's the head-to-head so you can pick the right capacity the first time.
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | 210L (JD210) | 400L (JD400) | 1000L (JD1000) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 210 L | 400 L | 1,000 L |
| Pump flow | 40 LPM 12V | 40 LPM 12V (self-priming) | 56 LPM 12V or 230V |
| Hose | 4 m × 3/4" | 4 m × 3/4" | 10 m hose reel |
| Water separator | — | — | ✓ |
| Fuel gauge | — | — | ✓ |
| LED work light | — | — | ✓ |
| Dimensions (mm) | 1100 × 800 × 450 | 1150 × 800 × 680 | 1100 × 1300 × 1200 |
| Weight (empty) | 35 kg | 53 kg | 120 kg |
| Weight (full) | ≈ 210 kg | ≈ 388 kg | ≈ 970 kg |
| Best for | Single ute, weekend farm | Small fleet, family farm | Civil, mining support, depot |
210L — for the single operator
The 210L Diesel Transfer Tank is the entry point. At 35 kg empty and 1,100 × 800 mm in footprint, it sits in the back of a standard ute tray with room left for tools.
Filled, it weighs about 210 kg — well within a 1-tonne ute's load capacity. Refills a 100 L vehicle tank twice before needing a top-up.
Pick this if: you run a single ute, manage a hobby farm, or need a backup tank to top up bigger gear in the field.
400L — the family farm and small fleet workhorse
The 400L Diesel Transfer Tank is the most-shipped size for a reason. Self-priming pump means you can mount it on a trailer or fixed plinth without gravity feed issues, and the lockable filling cap matters when the tank lives outdoors.
53 kg empty, ≈ 388 kg full — still comfortably ute-trayable. Footprint is barely larger than the 210L but capacity nearly doubles.
Pick this if: you run a small fleet (2–5 vehicles), a working farm, or a trade crew that does mid-distance jobs and doesn't want to refuel every other day.
1000L — when you mean business
The 1000L Diesel Tank with Hose Reel is a different category of tool. Hose reel, water separator, fuel level gauge, integrated LED light, your choice of 12V or 230V mains pump. 56 LPM flow handles big-equipment refuelling without making you wait.
At 120 kg empty and nearly a tonne full, this lives on a trailer or fixed installation. Not a ute-tray tank.
Pick this if: you run a civil construction site, support mining or earthmoving fleets, manage a large farm with seasonal peaks, or operate a depot where multiple vehicles cycle through.
Don't undersize — operating cost favours bigger
A common mistake: buying the 210L to save $500 and then refilling 3–4 times a week. Once you factor in time, fuel run logistics and the wear on a smaller pump cycling constantly, the 400L pays itself off in months for any real fleet.
Same logic applies upgrading from 400L to 1000L for sites running heavy gear. Diesel stored properly keeps fine for 6+ months, so excess capacity isn't waste — it's resilience.
Frequently asked questions
Still on the fence?
Call us on 0468 462 047 — tell us what you're refuelling and how often, and we'll point you at the right size in 2 minutes.
