Jerry Fuel Can, 20 L Portable Jerry Gas Can with Flexible Spout System, Rustproof ＆ Heat-resistant Steel Fuel Tank for Cars Trucks Equipment, 2PCS Red

Running dry 80 km from the nearest servo turns a good trip into a rescue call. A pair of steel jerry cans in the tray changes that arithmetic, and they earn their keep at home too — feeding the generator, the tinny or the ride-on without a run into town every second weekend.

Cold-rolled steel, welded not crimped

The body is 0.8 mm cold-rolled steel with welded seams, and the base carries a concave edge so the can rides on a rolled lip rather than a flat sheet corner. That detail matters where cans actually live: sliding around a tray, the wear lands on the lip instead of the paint on the base panel. A rustproof red coating covers the outside. The supplier names no steel grade or paint standard.

A cap that seals and a spout that bends

The cap carries a sealing gasket and an anti-slide locking pin, so the latch will not be knocked open by a shifting load. Vapour is the real nuisance with a poorly sealed can, and the gasket is what keeps it inside the container instead of in the cabin with you. The spout measures 300 mm (12 in) and bends to any angle, which is how it reaches a filler neck tucked behind a flap or down beside a mower deck without a separate funnel.

Key features

• Sold as a pair: the product title specifies two cans, both red.
• 0.8 mm steel wall: heavier than a moulded plastic can and less likely to split on a hard knock.
• Gasketed cap with locking pin: resists leaks and fumes and will not flick open on its own.
• Bendable 300 mm spout: pours into awkward filler necks without extra gear.
• Twin handles: the supplier describes them as suiting a two-person carry.

Specifications

• Capacity: 20 L per can per the product title; the supplier's own description says 5 gallons, about 18.9 L — the two figures do not agree
• Quantity: 2 cans
• Colour: red
• Body: cold-rolled steel, 0.8 mm, welded seams, concave base edge
• Spout: flexible, 300 mm / 12 in
• Size: supplier states 14.4 x 6.7 x 18.5 in (L x W x H), roughly 37 x 17 x 47 cm
• Standards compliance: none named by the supplier

Before you fill these

• The supplier names no fuel container standard and makes no UN, AS or AS/NZS approval claim. Carrying and storing fuel is regulated in Australia — check what your state and your workplace require before using these for petrol.
• Fill in the open air with the can on the ground, never in a ute tray or on a tow bar, and keep the nozzle in contact with the can while pouring. Static is a genuine ignition source with petrol.
• No smoking, no naked flame, no running engine nearby. Let a hot mower or generator cool before refuelling it.
• Leave an air gap when filling because fuel expands in the sun, and store the cans upright, out of direct sunlight and away from living and sleeping spaces.

A sensible pair to keep for long trips, station work or a shed full of small engines. Confirm your own state's rules on carrying fuel before you load them.