Scania, DAF, and other branded truck fuel tanks offer model-specific compatibility that maintains your fleet’s OEM specification, but these tanks are also expensive and, in some cases, only available used.
Universal truck fuel tanks provide flexible fuel storage solutions for commercial vehicles without any installation issues. They can be installed in place of the original tanks and are available in multiple sizes and dimensions.
Most tanks are made of aluminium. From compact 125-litre tanks to high-capacity 390-litre units, we sell tanks as complete kits with mounting hardware for straightforward installation on various chassis configurations.
Your tank has undrilled brackets for custom positioning, which will match your truck’s existing mounting points and avoid interference with other components.
Tank specifications and configurations
The 125-litre tank, measuring 725mm wide by 400mm high and 480mm deep, suits smaller commercial vehicles or applications where space is at a premium.
Stepping up to the 175-litre model increases the width to 1000mm while maintaining the same height and depth, offering 40% more capacity without requiring additional vertical space.
The slim-profile 290-litre tank, explicitly designed for side-skirt installations, features increased height at 640mm and depth at 560mm, with a 900mm width that maximises fuel capacity while maintaining a sleek profile.
The 390-litre slim-profile tank extends to 1200mm wide for maximum capacity while keeping the same height and depth dimensions as its 290-litre counterpart.
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Specifying the right universal truck fuel tank is as easy as matching your capacity needs, checking your available mounting space, and verifying chassis compatibility.
Installation components
Each universal fuel tank ships with essential mounting hardware, including support brackets, mounting straps, and protective rubber cushions to prevent metal-on-metal contact.
A lockable filler cap with two keys is standard, providing security against fuel theft and easy access for authorised refuelling.
The undrilled mounting brackets allow custom hole placement, ensuring proper alignment with your truck’s frame rails and existing mount points.
Mounting considerations
Check clearance around your chosen mounting spot, ensuring frame members, air tanks, and other components won’t interfere with the tank.
The higher dimensions of slim tanks work perfectly in side-skirt setups, allowing maximum capacity without taking up horizontal space.
Making smart choices about bracket positions helps distribute the weight evenly across the tank, while strategic mounting point placement reduces stress on the tank and frame.
Summing up
Universal fuel tanks make the most sense for fleet operators running mixed vehicle brands, repair shops handling multiple trucks, and situations where original equipment parts are hard to source or too expensive.
Universal mounting hardware’s adaptability, especially with undrilled brackets, allows you to replace tanks across different truck models without needing to stock multiple OEM variants.
Cost considerations often favour universal tanks, which deliver comparable quality to OEM parts while offering more flexible mounting options at a lower price point.
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