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Propane weighs 4.24 lbs. per gallon, so at 30% (300 gl) you have 1272 lbs. of propane in the tank. Look on the tag under the lid and it will give you the weight of the tank.
As far as lifting by the ears they should hold as long as you are careful. I'm now working for a propane company and have lifted 1000 gl. tanks at 85% using the ears. To be on the safe side just loop a cargo tiedown chain around tank and go for it.
If you are going a long distance pull the little plastic indicator where it reads 30% off the tank. It should come off with either one ore two little screws. If it's molded into the gauge housing just bust out the plastic lense and remove the indicator. Your propane supplier will have univeral fit replacement indicator for about $8. By the book (DOT) all tanks must be 5% or less and have a 1075 placard for transport. The only way Mr. DOT can read the tank is by the indicator or weighing the tank. If he stops you and asks for a placard you can plead the fifth.
Good luck
Merle
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Moving a 1000 gal Propane tank W 30%
