What's the right tank size for a civil site?

Sub-contractor crews and smaller jobs are typically well-served by a 400L pod. Main contractors and multi-machine sites usually need the 1000L pod with a hose reel for refuelling speed.

Can the pump handle excavator refuelling?

Yes — the 1000L pod's 56 LPM pump fills a typical 400L excavator tank in around 7 minutes. The hose reel and 8m+ hose give enough reach for in-place refuelling.

Is a water separator important on a civil site?

Yes — modern diesel plant is intolerant of water in the fuel, and water contamination is more common in field-stored diesel. Joey's 1000L pod includes a 10-micron water separator as standard.

Do you offer pickup for urgent jobs?

Yes — pickup is available from Glenorie (NSW) and Noosa (QLD). For metro Sydney and Brisbane addresses, freight is typically 3–7 days.

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USE CASE

Fuel Tanks for Civil & Construction

On a civil site, the cost of an idle excavator waiting for fuel dwarfs the cost of the fuel itself. The right portable tank keeps the project moving.

Updated 27 June 2026

Civil and construction crews can't afford to drive plant off-site for fuel. A 30-tonne excavator burns 30+ L/hr — running it dry costs the project more than the operator's day rate.

Generator refuelling is the same equation. The site office, the crib room and the lighting tower all need diesel on tap, ideally without anyone driving the fuel truck out from town.

Joey's 400L and 1000L pods are built for civil work — 56 LPM pumps on the 1000L, hose reels, water separators, and freight from Glenorie or Noosa to anywhere in the country.

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Why each one fits this use case.

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400L Diesel Fuel Pod

Heavy-duty 400L diesel fuel pod with self-priming 12V transfer pump and lockable filling cap — built for farms and fleets.

$1,599exc GST

Sub-contractor crews and smaller civil jobs — refuels crew utes and small plant for a working week.

In Stock1000L

1000L Diesel Fuel Pod with Hose Reel

Large 1000L diesel fuel pod with hose reel, water separator and LED light — commercial-grade diesel refuelling unit.

$3,299exc GST

Main-contractor scale — 56 LPM pump and hose reel handle excavators, generators and lighting towers without driving plant off-site.

REAL-WORLD EXAMPLES

Earthworks contractor, western Sydney

A 1000L pod on a yard skid refuels two excavators and a fleet of six dual-cab utes daily. Saved approximately 8 hours of project time per week previously lost to fuel runs.