What is a fuel bowser?

A “fuel bowser” is a term to describe a portable fuel tanker which is a trailer fitted with a tank designed to carry a variety of substances, most commonly including diesel, petrol, kerosene, and water. They will usually be a two or four-wheeled cylindrical steel container, but not necessarily always.

Fuel bowsers can be used to deliver fuel to machinery plants, airports and refuel boats. It can also be used in this instance to fuel agricultural or construction equipment and vehicles. You are usually allowed to tow your fuel bowser along public highways but will need UN approval beforehand.

Remember that you can always consult a member of our team by getting in contact, and one of our venerable fuel tank experts will get in touch with you and analyse what your tank specifically may need in terms of cleaning and give you specialised advice. Also, check out our fuel spillage equipment to prevent a large mess.