Jerry Can 5L - Black

Compact, Certified Diesel Storage. Professional Quality in a Portable Format.

The JC5MB 5 Litre Black Steel Jerry Can delivers the construction quality, certified safety performance, and practical versatility of a professional-grade steel jerry can in a compact and easily portable 5 litre format — colour-coded black for immediate and reliable diesel identification. Manufactured from 0.9mm pickled steel sheet with a fuel-resistant inner lining, secured by a leak-proof locking bayonet closure, and featuring a wide channel breather for smooth, surge-free pouring, the JC5MB is manufactured and tested to comply with UN Dangerous Goods and DIN standards — providing a level of certified performance and build quality that standard plastic diesel cans of equivalent capacity simply cannot match.

Whether used as a portable diesel reserve for site plant and agricultural equipment, a compact backup fuel supply for generators and machinery, a motorsport carry can, or a dependable diesel reserve for overland and expedition travel, the JC5MB provides safe, durable, and fully certified diesel storage in a lightweight format that is easy to handle, easy to store, and built for the long term.

Colour-Coded Black — Immediate Diesel Identification

The JC5MB is finished in black — the established and widely recognised colour designation for diesel storage within a properly organised, colour-coded fuel storage system. In any working environment where petrol and diesel are stored alongside one another, the ability to identify the correct fuel container immediately and without ambiguity is a direct and important safety requirement.

Misfuelling — filling a diesel engine with petrol, or vice versa — is one of the most common and costly fuelling mistakes in both domestic and professional environments, capable of causing serious and expensive damage to fuel systems, injection pumps, and engines. The black colour coding of the JC5MB provides an immediate, unmistakable visual identifier that eliminates this risk at the point of storage — ensuring the correct fuel is always selected confidently, even in low-light conditions, busy working environments, or where multiple people have access to stored fuel supplies.

The JC5MB pairs naturally with the JC5MG green unleaded and JC5MR red lead replacement cans to create a complete, clearly differentiated 5 litre steel jerry can fuel storage system — and coordinates across the full range of colour-coded steel jerry cans for larger volume applications.

0.9mm Pickled Steel Construction — Built Beyond Plastic

The body of the JC5MB is manufactured from 0.9mm pickled steel sheet — a professional construction standard that sets it fundamentally apart from standard plastic diesel cans of equivalent capacity in terms of physical robustness, resistance to damage, and working longevity. The pickling process removes surface oxides, mill scale, and surface impurities from the raw steel prior to forming — producing a cleaner, more consistent base material that accepts protective coatings more effectively and delivers a measurably superior finished product.

In practical use, the steel construction of the JC5MB provides resistance to impacts, punctures, stacking loads, UV degradation, and temperature extremes that plastic containers cannot replicate — making it the appropriate choice for applications where fuel cans are stored in vehicles, carried in trailers, stacked in site compounds, or subject to the kind of incidental physical stress that comes with genuine working use over time. A well-maintained steel jerry can will comfortably outlast multiple generations of plastic alternatives, making the JC5MB a sound long-term investment for regular diesel storage users.

Fuel-Resistant Inner Lining — Multi-Liquid Versatility, Zero Rust Risk

The inner tank of the JC5MB features a specialist fuel-resistant lining that simultaneously protects the steel body from internal corrosion and ensures full chemical compatibility across a broad range of stored liquids. Without a protective inner lining, prolonged contact between stored diesel and bare steel would cause progressive rust formation inside the can — introducing contaminating particles into the fuel that can block fuel filters, damage injection systems, and cause expensive engine problems over time.

The fuel-resistant lining of the JC5MB eliminates this risk entirely, confirming its safe and compatible use for storing:

• Diesel — for site plant, agricultural machinery, generators, and vehicles
• Unleaded petrol — for petrol-powered equipment and vehicles
• Lead replacement petrol — for older engines and classic machinery
• Oil — for engine, hydraulic, and general lubrication storage
• Water — for site welfare, cleaning, and emergency supply
• Alcohol-based fluids — for specialist industrial and cleaning applications

This multi-liquid compatibility gives the JC5MB a versatility that extends well beyond its primary diesel storage role — a single quality product that can serve different storage needs across different seasons, projects, or applications without compromise.

Leak-Proof Bayonet Closure with Locking Pin — Secure in Any Position

The closure system of the JC5MB provides a level of containment security that substantially exceeds standard screw-cap plastic fuel cans. The leak-proof bayonet closure creates a positive, reliable seal that keeps the stored liquid securely contained regardless of the orientation in which the can is stored or transported — allowing the JC5MB to be stored upright, on its side, inverted, or in any position that available space demands, without any risk of leakage.

For diesel storage specifically, positional flexibility is a practical advantage across a wide range of common storage scenarios — from vehicle boot storage and trailer racks to workshop shelving and stacked site compound storage — where conventional upright-only containers create unnecessary constraints.

The bayonet closure is further secured by a locking pin providing a secondary safety mechanism that prevents the cap from being accidentally opened during handling, vehicle transport, or storage — even when the can is knocked, dropped, or subjected to vibration during transit. When transporting diesel in a vehicle or storing it in environments where an accidental spill would create a fire risk, environmental hazard, or significant clean-up requirement, this dual-security closure system provides important and reassuring protection.

Wide Channel Breather — Smooth, Controlled Pouring Every Time

The JC5MB incorporates the unique wide channel breather that is a defining practical feature of the professional steel jerry can range. Standard sealed containers create a partial vacuum inside the can as liquid exits during pouring, producing the familiar glug-and-surge flow pattern that makes controlled, precise fuel dispensing difficult and increases the likelihood of spillage and waste — particularly when filling small or restricted filler necks.

The wide channel breather maintains continuous pressure equalisation as liquid flows out, enabling a smooth, steady, uninterrupted pour from first to last. For refuelling diesel plant, generators, agricultural machinery, and other equipment where accurate fuel dispensing and minimal spillage matter — whether for cost, safety, or cleanliness reasons — the smooth pour performance of the JC5MB makes a practical and immediately noticeable difference with every use.

UN Dangerous Goods and DIN Certified — Independently Verified to Professional Standards

The JC5MB is manufactured and tested to comply with both UN Dangerous Goods standards and DIN standards — two internationally recognised certification frameworks that provide independent, documented verification of the can's safety credentials and performance quality.

UN Dangerous Goods certification confirms the JC5MB has been tested and approved for the transport of dangerous goods — including flammable and combustible liquids such as diesel — in accordance with the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods. For professional users, contractors, and site managers who transport fuel as part of regulated operations, this certification provides the compliance assurance their activities require.

DIN certification confirms compliance with the relevant German Institute for Standardisation specifications governing the construction, dimensional, and performance requirements of industrial steel fuel containers — internationally respected engineering standards that independently verify the JC5MB has been designed, manufactured, and tested to a verified professional benchmark.

Together, UN Dangerous Goods and DIN certification confirm the JC5MB as a genuinely professional-grade fuel storage and transport container — not simply a robust and well-built product, but one that has been independently tested and verified to the standards that serious professional and commercial use demands.

5 Litre Capacity — Lightweight, Portable, and Practical for Diesel Use

At 5 litres, the JC5MB provides a compact and easily portable diesel storage capacity that makes it the natural choice when the full volume of a 10 litre jerry can is unnecessary or impractical for the application. Five litres of diesel weighs approximately 4.2–4.5 kg — a genuinely comfortable single-hand carry weight that makes the JC5MB easy to handle in virtually any situation, from reaching into a vehicle boot to carrying across a field to a piece of machinery.

The 5 litre format is particularly well suited to:

• Portable generators — compact diesel fuel reserves for site and domestic backup power
• Small site plant and equipment — compact excavators, compressors, and power tools
• Agricultural hand tools and machinery — walk-behind and handheld diesel-powered equipment
• Marine and boating — small diesel outboard and inboard engine fuel reserves
• Overland and off-road travel — lightweight supplementary diesel reserves for 4x4 and expedition vehicles
• Emergency diesel reserves — dependable standby fuel supply for vehicles and equipment
• Groundskeeping and estate management — portable fuel for diesel-powered outdoor machinery
• Motorsport — compact, certified carry can for diesel-powered competition and track use

Key Features at a Glance

• 5 litre capacity — compact, lightweight, and easy to handle
• Black colour-coded for immediate and reliable diesel identification
• 0.9mm pickled steel construction for professional-grade durability beyond plastic
• Fuel-resistant inner lining — prevents rust and enables multi-liquid storage
• Compatible with diesel, unleaded petrol, LRP, oil, water, and alcohol-based fluids
• Leak-proof bayonet closure — safe storage in any orientation
• Locking pin secondary security — prevents accidental cap opening during transport
• Wide channel breather for smooth, controlled, surge-free pouring
• Manufactured and tested to UN Dangerous Goods and DIN standards

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