Tank breather assembly and mounting configuration

A mounting collar, comprising:

• a generally cylindrical body having a first end and an opposing second end, the generally cylindrical body having a height of about 70-84 millimeters and a diameter of about 113-127 millimeters;
• a central bore passing from the first end to the second end through the generally cylindrical body;
• and
• an internal surface located at the second end and angled at about a 40-50 degree angle to an axis of the central bore.

A fluid tank, comprising:

• a plurality of walls connected to each other to substantially enclose a volume, the plurality of walls including a top wall;
• and
• an opening in the top wall configured to receive a first end of a breather assembly, Wherein the breather assembly includes:
• a mounting collar having a first end and an opposing second end, the first end of the mounting collar being connected to a distal end of a fluid tank spout;
• a breather insert connected to the mounting collar, the breather insert having a perforated screen extending about 5-25% of an axial length of the perforated screen past a base end of the fluid tank spout;
• a breather cap having a first end and an opposing second end, the first end of the breather cap being connected to the breather insert and having a passage in communication with a hollow center of the mounting collar;
• and
• a splashguard located within the fluid tank in general alignment with the opening in the top wall.