Fuel Tank options for Land Cruiser 250/ GX550

[ultane]

I read somewhere that Toyota has no plans on offering a larger tank for the North American LC’s.

 

[ryanjl]

The 250 series finally making its way to the Australian market will almost assuredly usher in the development of more aftermarket stuff for the platform, long-range gas tanks included. Long Range Automotive has been a manufacturer of long range tanks for as long as I can remember, and I can just about guarantee they'll have something sooner or later.

 

[Winchester44]

This is the response I received from LRA Australia back in September regarding tanks for the 250.

"We do not have anything planned this year, potentially a 2025 development."

 

[JZsquared]

Any updates?

 

[Winchester44]

Nothing heard of from this end of the ranch.

 

[PACruiser]

How about the 19 gallon one from the new 4Runner?

 

[jenos96]

How about the 19 gallon one from the new 4Runner?

Mmmmm Thousands of dollars (parts +install) for, at best, ~40mi of range… not sure that’s more worth carrying a few jerrys.

 

[Winchester44]

Any news on this install?

Hi LandCruiserForum,

This is Robbie.

I wanted to share some information about two fuel tank options I've found for the new generation LC250/GX550. I've already ordered the 28.5-gallon tank, which is currently in transit.

1. 10.5-gallon (40L) tank $1,445 – Installation requires removing and reinstalling the transfer case.
2. 28.5-gallon (107L) tank $1,600(weight around 120Ib) – Installation requires removing the spare tire.

Both tanks are manufactured in China. Unfortunately, the manufacturers don't have a website, and none of their sales team speaks English. I was able to reach them through Chinese social media. They primarily sell to third parties (such as 4WP in the U.S.) and local aftermarket shops in China.

The 28.5-gallon tank costs me $1,600, with standard shipping (120 Ib)around $400 from China to Los Angeles. (My business partners with an international shipping company, which costs a little less.)

I have a detailed installation manual for the 28.5-gallon tank, but it's in Chinese. Unfortunately, the Google Translate version is awful(trust me, it's not "readable" for English speakers ), and I'll need a few days to translate it correctly into English.

I'm currently negotiating with the factory to become their overseas distributor, which may lower the price. However, I won't sell either tank until I've installed mine and ensured there are no issues.

If anyone is interested in these fuel tanks, feel free to leave a comment or DM me on Instagram at @RobbieandCruiser.
I will keep you posted.

Best regards,
Robbie

Any news on this install?

 

[imann777]

The Middle East LC250 comes with Dual Fuel Tanks. Main (80L) and Sub Reserve Tank( 30L. The moved the exhaust adjacent to the spare tire, And having thr catalyst converter sandwiched between the fuel tanks

 

[mountaindesert]

The Middle East LC250 comes with Dual Fuel Tanks. Main (80L) and Sub Reserve Tank( 30L. The moved the exhaust adjacent to the spare tire, And having thr catalyst converter sandwiched between the fuel tanks

I wish ours had that

 

[Logger]

Really like the idea of installing an auxiliary fuel tank, but would never buy one made in China.

 

[Winchester44]

The Middle East LC250 comes with Dual Fuel Tanks. Main (80L) and Sub Reserve Tank( 30L. The moved the exhaust adjacent to the spare tire, And having thr catalyst converter sandwiched between the fuel tanks

Is that a diesel or petrol?

 

[imann777]

Mmmmm Thousands of dollars (parts +install) for, at best, ~40mi of range… not sure that’s more worth carrying a few jerrys.

Also the fuel lines if not OEM it maybe be huge task. Achievable

Is that a diesel or petrol?

Gasoline only are sold in Middle East.

 

[imann777]

Here is a close up of Main & Sub Fuel tanks

 

[Alpha Puppy]

How do you switch between main and auxillary tanks? Or is it automatic?

 

[imann777]

Its Automatic, when the switchover happens, the indication is SUB on the ODO. ( The sub tank capacity is around 30 Litres)

 

[Alpha Puppy]

I wonder if this can be retrofitted to our US hybrid variant....

 

[jayce]

Extended tank = ~160 miles of increased range. Sounds great!

 

[Winchester44]

Also the fuel lines if not OEM it maybe be huge task. Achievable

Gasoline only are sold in Middle East.

Thank you!

 

[Winchester44]

I wonder if this can be retrofitted to our US hybrid variant....

Exactly! Others were insisting the Middle East only got the diesel. Appears it’s the petrol hybrid. This is very important! Big news!!