Australia's toughest tanks, now available in Africa

Long range fuel tanks

Double your range without losing ground clearance.

Select your vehicle What makes a BD tank different
35Tanks for vehicles sold in Africa
+1,250 kmBiggest range gain on one fill
2.0 mmAluminised steel
100%Pressure tested before shipping

Why fit a long range tank?

More fuel means fewer stops, more choice about where you camp, and no rationing on the long legs between towns. Brown Davis tanks add capacity without lowering ground clearance, ramp-over or departure angle, and they are built to survive the corrugations and rocks that come with remote travel.

What makes a Brown Davis tank different

Laser-cut aluminised steel

2.0 mm aluminised steel that resists corrosion. Made for corrugations, river crossings and rocky tracks.

Internal baffles

Baffles stop fuel surging on steep climbs and dune faces, and add strength to the tank.

Swirl pot

Holds fuel around the pickup so the engine never sucks air, and you can use the last few litres.

Gusseted brackets

Double-thickness pads at every mount point carry the weight of a full tank over rough ground.

Tapered approach angle

Tanks follow the factory lines, so ground clearance, ramp-over and departure angles stay the same.

Magnetic drain plug

Side-mounted and flush, so it is protected from rocks and catches metal particles in the fuel.

Factory sender and filler

Replacement tanks reuse the factory sender, pump and filler, so your gauge and fuel cap work as before.

Rollover valve and fast-fill breather

Stops fuel escaping in a rollover and stops the bowser cutting out early when you fill up.

Pressure tested

Every tank is air pressure tested in our Melbourne factory before it ships.

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Three types of tank

Replacement tank

Bolts in where the factory tank sits and carries much more fuel. Uses your factory gauge, pump and filler, so nothing changes in the cab.

Transfer (pump-back) auxiliary

A second tank that pumps fuel across to your main tank at the flick of a switch. Comes with a level gauge and an alarm when the auxiliary runs empty.

Independent-feed auxiliary

A second tank the engine draws from directly. A changeover switch lets you choose which tank to run, which helps balance weight when towing.

Transfer auxiliary tanks

Press to pump.
It tells you when to stop.

Most Brown Davis transfer auxiliary tanks come with our own gauge, switch and buzzer unit. It is no bigger than a coin and sits neatly in the dash. Press the button to pump fuel across to your main tank, watch the level drop, and a buzzer tells you when the auxiliary is empty. Fuel pumps left running dry burn out, so this one looks after itself.

Gauge, switch and buzzer in one unit
PUMPBROWN DAVISAUXILIARY TANKMAIN TANKFEEDS THE ENGINE100%30%

Steel or poly?

Steel

  • Drain plug, internal baffles and swirl pot
  • Strongest option for corrugations, rocks and sand
  • Recommended for touring and off-road use

Poly

  • About 10–15 kg lighter than steel
  • Moulded to fit the factory space
  • Recommended for fleets and mostly tar-road driving

How far will you get?

Pick your vehicle and tank, then set how much fuel you use. The chart shows how far each fill takes you.

Range calculator

Towing, sand and corrugations push fuel use up. Drag the slider to match how you travel.

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Estimates only. Vehicles, loads and conditions vary. Never run a tank completely dry.

How to get one fitted

  1. 01

    Find your vehicle

    Choose your make, model and series to see every tank made for it.

  2. 02

    Choose your tank

    Replacement, transfer or independent-feed. Each page lists capacity, location and fitting time.

  3. 03

    Talk to a dealer

    Our dealers in Cape Town and Windhoek check stock and book your fitting.

  4. 04

    Get it fitted

    Every kit comes with brackets, hoses, fittings and step-by-step instructions.

  5. 05

    Go further

    Fewer fuel stops, no jerry cans on the roof, and fuel for the long legs between towns.

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