Land Cruiser auxiliary tanks: Long Ranger vs LRA

In short: Long Ranger and LRA (Long Range Automotive) both build vehicle-specific steel tanks in Australia. According to ARB, Long Ranger uses 2 mm aluminised steel; according to supplier data, LRA uses 2 mm T125CQ steel. More important than the brand is whether there is a replacement or auxiliary tank for your model series and what it changes on the vehicle: filler neck, fuel gauge, spare wheel and exhaust. Of the two brands, we only stock LRA for the 40, 60, 80 series and the Prado; for the 70, 100, 200 and 300 we stock both.

Last updated: 27 Oct 2026

Replacement tank or auxiliary tank?

A replacement tank sits in place of the standard tank and holds more. An auxiliary tank is added to the standard tank, usually with its own filler neck and a pump that transfers the fuel. The examples in the table come from the manufacturer's information on LRA tanks for the Land Cruiser 79.

Feature	Replacement tank (example LRA 180 L, VDJ79/GDJ79 double cab)	Auxiliary tank (example LRA 90 L, VDJ79/GDJ79 double cab)
Position	in place of the standard tank	left of the driveshaft, in addition to the standard tank
Filler neck	standard one stays	new filler neck
Fuel gauge	standard sender is reused, float arm is adapted	separate LRA PG210 gauge in the cab
Transfer	not needed	electric pump into the main tank
Exhaust	no change	modification with a new silencer required
Spare wheel	stays	stays

Other models behave differently. The 150-litre LRA auxiliary tank for the 75 and 79 cab chassis, for example, uses the spare wheel position, so the spare has to move to a rear carrier. Read the notes in the title and description of every tank.

Long Ranger and LRA compared

There is no test winner here. The table summarises what the manufacturers and our supplier state and what we had in the shop on 27 Oct 2026.

	Long Ranger	LRA (Long Range Automotive)
Origin	made in Australia, ARB carries the complete Long Ranger range	Australia, tanks since 1989 according to the supplier
Material	2 mm aluminised steel	2 mm T125CQ steel
Internal design	internal baffles, anti-surge dam, expansion chamber	baffles, expansion chamber
Testing according to manufacturer	production through welding, inspection and pressure testing	pressure tests, quality checks, testing on rough tracks
Designs for the Land Cruiser in our shop	replacement, auxiliary and combination tanks (fuel and water), one water tank	replacement and auxiliary tanks
Model series in our shop	70, 100/105, 200, 300	40/45, 60, 70, 80, 100/105, 200, 300, Prado 95, 120, 150, 250
Active Land Cruiser products	14, plus 1 in the ARB range	47
Price	from €2,245.99	from €2,003.99

Prices are shop prices on 27 Oct 2026. We also stock stainless steel tanks from N4-Offroad, for example 160 litres for the single cab HZJ78 and HZJ79, and the 180-litre ARB Frontier for the 76 and 79. All tanks are under Land Cruiser auxiliary & long-range tanks, the brands under Long Ranger and LRA.

Which tanks are available for which Land Cruiser?

Model series	Long Ranger	LRA
70: 75 and 78 Troop Carrier	180 L diesel auxiliary tank	85 L and 95 L auxiliary tanks
70: 76 wagon	180 L diesel replacement tank from 2012, 180 L petrol/gas 2007 to 08/2012	170 L and 180 L replacement tanks, 85 L auxiliary tank
70: 79 pick-up	180 L diesel replacement tank (title: for 76 and 79)	155 L and 180 L replacement tanks, 90 L and 150 L auxiliary tanks
80	–	140 to 160 L replacement tanks, 160 L auxiliary tank
100 and 105	182 L petrol, combination tanks with 55 L water	145 to 160 L replacement tanks
200	177 and 180 L replacement tanks, 70 L auxiliary tanks, 122 L plus 55 L water combination tank	170 L replacement tanks, 60 and 170 L auxiliary tanks
300	82 L diesel replacement tank, 60 L water tank	140 L diesel auxiliary tank
Prado 95, 120, 150, 250	–	75, 125 and 80 L auxiliary tanks, 136 and 137 L replacement tanks

Example Land Cruiser 200: two replacement tanks side by side

The 200 Series shows how closely you need to look. The 177-litre Long Ranger TR68LTWIN is built for diesel vehicles with a twin exhaust. According to its description, the 170-litre LRA replacement tank only fits vehicles with two standard tanks and replaces the 45-litre second tank. On 27 Oct 2026 both tanks cost between €2,200 and €2,400. Which one fits depends on your vehicle's specification.

What to check before you buy

1. Fuel: diesel or petrol. Many tanks are only available for one fuel type.
2. Factory tanks: some models require one or two standard tanks. The 155-litre LRA replacement tank for the 75 and 79, for example, needs two factory tanks, the 150-litre LRA auxiliary tank only one.
3. Body and cab: wagon, Troop Carrier, pick-up with single or double cab, cab chassis or factory tub.
4. Exhaust and spare wheel: does the exhaust need modifying, does the spare wheel have to move?
5. Accessories: according to the manufacturer, the 150-litre LRA auxiliary tank is not compatible with the Toyota towbars PZQ64-60074 and PZQ64-60073. The 90-litre LRA auxiliary tank for the double cab is not compatible with JMACX and Superior Engineering coil spring conversions.
6. Weight: under the EN 590 standard, diesel weighs between 0.82 and 0.845 kg per litre. 180 litres are around 150 kg of fuel, plus the tank. According to the supplier, the shipping weight of a 155-litre LRA tank is 57 kg. Adjust the suspension, see Land Cruiser suspension & lift.

Registration in Germany

A larger or additional tank is a modification to the vehicle. Under § 19 StVZO, the operating permit lapses if a modification can be expected to endanger road users, unless the part has its own approval and you follow the fitting instructions. If there is no suitable approval, an individual assessment under § 21 StVZO remains. This is general information, not legal advice. Ask us before you buy about the documents for your tank and agree the registration with your inspector. More on building up the 70 Series is in Land Cruiser 70 accessories: building it up for travel.

Frequently asked questions

Is Long Ranger or LRA better?

There is no general answer, and we have not run our own comparison tests. Both build vehicle-specific steel tanks in Australia. What matters is which tank is approved for your model series, your fuel and your accessories.

Does the fuel gauge still work with a replacement tank?

With the LRA replacement tanks for the 76 and 79, the manufacturer states that the standard sender is reused and the float arm adapted, on the VDJ76 for example extended by 50 mm. Check the information for your model.

Do I need a pump with an auxiliary tank?

With the LRA auxiliary tanks for the 79, an electric pump transfers the fuel into the main tank, and a gauge in the cab shows the pump and fuel level. A replacement tank does not need a transfer pump.

Are there tanks for fuel and water in one?

Yes, from Long Ranger: 120 litres of diesel plus 55 litres of water for the 100 and 105 with a solid front axle, and 122 litres plus 55 litres of water for the 100 with independent front suspension and the 200.

How are tanks delivered?

Usually by freight. The shipping method is in the technical data, the delivery time on the product page.

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