South Dakota State University – Fuel
Event: 2025 IQS
Category: Safety A
Subcategory: Fuel
This table shows this tractor’s tech status for each rule in this subcategory. Click a rule number to see the rule-specific detail page.
| Rule # | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|
| (Sec 6.18) | One fuel tank per vehicle is permitted and must meet the following requirements: (Sec 6.18) | Pass |
| (Sec 6.18.1) | Maximum capacity of 6 quarts (5.68 L) (Sec 6.18.1) | Pass |
| (Sec 6.18.2) | Incorporate a 1-quart level mark via a sight gauge on opaque tanks or a marking on the tank for transparent tanks (Sec 6.18.2) | Pass |
| (Sec 6.18.3) | A manual fuel supply shutoff must be incorporated and must meet the following requirements: (Sec 6.18.3) | Pass |
| (Sec 6.18.3.1) | Be installed between the tank and the fuel pump (Sec 6.18.3.1) | Pass |
| (Sec 6.18.3.2) | Be easily accessible from the outside of the vehicle and without removal of vehicle components (Sec 6.18.3.2) | Pass |
| (Sec 6.18.4) | A dedicated drain line must be incorporated and must meet the following requirements: (Sec 6.18.4) | Pass |
| (Sec 6.18.4.1) | Include a control valve (Sec 6.18.4.1) | Pass |
| (Sec 6.18.4.2) | Be easily accessible from outside the vehicle and without removal of vehicle components (Sec 6.18.4.2) | Pass |
| (Sec 6.18.4.3) | Must drain to the ground without contacting any other vehicle components. (Sec 6.18.4.3) | Pass |
| (Sec 6.19) | Fuel tank must be mounted a minimum of 24-inches (610mm) from the battery. (Sec 6.19) | Pass |
| (Sec 6.19.1) | It must not be mounted in the same sealed compartment as any battery. (Sec 6.19.1) | Pass |
| (Sec 6.20) | Fuel tank must have a minimum opening of 1.25 inches (32 mm) diameter and be equipped with a vented cap. (Sec 6.20) | Pass |
| (Sec 6.21) | Access to refuel the vehicle with a fuel can must be provided. (Sec 6.21) | Pass |
| (Sec 6.22) | If a fuel cooling system is utilized, it may not contain nitrogen or other harmful chemicals. (Sec 6.22) | Pass |