The Norwesco 25 gallon rectangular utility tank is a loaf-style portable tank molded in white polyethylene, sized at 34" L x 16" W x 12" H with a flat bottom that sits flat on a truck bed or shop floor. It ships without a fitting, so you place the outlet where your plumbing actually needs it. Empty weight is just 15 lb, and the 5" lid gives you fill and inspection access.
Rated for more than water
Full of water, this 25 gallon tank weighs about 208 lb on a 16" x 34" footprint. But the 1.5 specific gravity rating is the number worth noticing: it clears this tank for liquids roughly 50% denser than water — up to about 12.5 lb per gallon, or roughly 313 lb of contents at capacity. That turns a "water tank" into a utility tank with real headroom for heavier solutions, and it is a rating you can verify on the label. Check the loaded weight against your vehicle's payload before you fill. If you are sizing between this and a larger loaf tank, run your numbers through the Tank Sizing Calculator or the Tank Sizing Guide.
Contents, temperature, and the fitting you supply
The tank is molded from FDA approved polyethylene with a maximum service temperature of 120 F / 48 C — this is not a hot-fill tank, and a dark truck bed in summer sun can push contents toward that limit, so plan shade or shorter dwell times in hot climates. Because it arrives without a fitting, the bulkhead fitting and gasket are your call: put the drain on the end for gravity feed or on the side for a pump loop, and match the gasket material to whatever liquid you store. Fitting selection is a real step in the order, not an afterthought.
The mistake to avoid
The most common error with small portable utility tanks is hauling them unsecured — 208 lb of sloshing water will shift a strapped-down load and slide an unstrapped one. Strap the tank at the base, not over the lid. And if this tank rides on a farm vehicle, read our guide to Norwesco loaf-style portable utility tanks and the 49 CFR 173.5 agricultural exemption before you assume you need placarded transport.
Freight and availability
This tank ships from Texas. It weighs 15 lb empty and measures 34" x 16" x 12", and your rate is quoted live to your ZIP — no guessing at checkout.
Get your exact shipping cost with the Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777 and we will confirm sizing, fitting placement, and freight to your ZIP before you order.
