--- title: "JD400 vs JD1000 — Diesel Tank Comparison | Joey" description: "Joey JD400 vs JD1000 head-to-head: capacity, pump LPM, hose reel, weight, price-per-litre and the buying decision in plain English. Australian buyer's guide." lang: en-AU json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Article", "headline": "JD400 vs JD1000: Which Diesel Tank Should You Buy?", "description": "Joey JD400 vs JD1000 head-to-head: capacity, pump LPM, hose reel, weight, price-per-litre and the buying decision in plain English. 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If you need a reel, buying the JD1000 from the start is usually cheaper." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Will the JD1000 fit on my Hilux?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Empty yes, full no — a full JD1000 is around 900 kg, well over a standard Hilux payload once you add a driver. Most JD1000 owners run it on a trailer or yard skid." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What's the price difference?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Roughly double — the JD1000 carries 2.5× the capacity plus the reel and separator. On a price-per-litre basis the JD1000 is cheaper, but the JD400 wins on upfront cost." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Same warranty on both?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes — 12 months on tank, pump and fittings, Australian parts support." } } ] } ] --- [![Joey Fuel Tanks](/assets/joey-logo-ClkqcDSo.png)](/) [Diesel Tanks](/category/diesel)[Petrol Tanks](/category/petrol)[Delivery](/delivery)[About](/about)[Contact](/contact) [Home](/)[Guides](/guides)JD400 vs JD1000: Which Diesel Tank Should You Buy? COMPARISON # JD400 vs JD1000: Which Diesel Tank Should You Buy? 6 min read Updated 27 June 2026 Two of Joey's most popular diesel pods are the 400L and the 1000L. They look similar in a product photo but they're built for different jobs. Here's the side-by-side. ## At a glance Spec JD400 JD1000 Capacity 400 L 1000 L Pump 40 LPM 12V 56 LPM 12V Hose 4 m 8 m+ on reel Water separator Optional Standard Full weight ~388 kg ~900 kg Fits in ute tray Yes Trailer or skid Typical buyer Family farm, small civil Depot, broadacre, mining-support ## Buy the JD400 if... You run 2–4 vehicles, your weekly diesel burn is under 350L, and you want the pod to live on the ute or trailer. The [JD400](/product/diesel-tank-400l) is the best-value pod in the Joey range on a price-per-litre basis at this scale. ## Buy the JD1000 if... You run a depot or a fleet of 5+ vehicles, your weekly burn is over 600L, or you regularly refuel headers, excavators or generators that need fast flow. The [JD1000](/product/diesel-tank-1000l) ships with the hose reel and water separator that depot work needs as standard — the spec a JD400 owner usually ends up adding 12 months later anyway. ## The middle-ground trap There's no JD600 in the range for a reason: the price-per-litre gap from 400 to 600 isn't worth the weight penalty, and 600L still doesn't justify the hose reel and water separator you'll want. If you're between sizes, almost everyone is better off going up to the 1000L than down to the 400L. The fuel burn always grows, never shrinks. ## Frequently asked questions ### Can I put a hose reel on the JD400? ### Will the JD1000 fit on my Hilux? ### What's the price difference? ### Same warranty on both? ### Still deciding? Call 0468 462 047 — we'll match the right pod to your weekly fuel burn in 5 minutes. 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