The Bushman 2700 Gallon Vertical Water Storage Tank in green is a large-capacity above-ground polyethylene tank built for bulk water holding — rainwater catchment, agricultural and irrigation supply, fire-water reserve, and process make-up water. It carries a full 2,700 gallons in a vertical cylindrical body on a 102 x 102 inch footprint, so it holds serious volume without a wide sprawl.
Will it work for your site?
Start with the load. Water weighs about 8.34 pounds per gallon, so a full 2,700-gallon tank puts roughly 22,518 pounds on the ground — over eleven tons of water before you add the tank's own shell. That number drives your foundation decision more than any other spec on this page. A tank this size needs a flat, fully supporting pad; a partially supported base concentrates stress on the tank wall and is the most common way large poly tanks fail early. Before you commit, verify the footprint and overall height against your pad, your overhead clearance, and your fill access — confirm the exact dimensions and the outlet, bulkhead, and lid configuration against the technical drawing on this page and by phone, since outlet placement determines how you plumb your draw and drain lines. If you're still sizing the volume against your draw-down and refill cycle, run the numbers through our Tank Sizing Calculator and the Tank Sizing Guide.
Pad and install before the first fill
Because the filled weight is so high, the pad is not an afterthought. Our guide on concrete pad sizing for above-ground polyethylene tanks walks the ACI framework for a slab that carries this load evenly. Once it's set and plumbed, follow a proper acceptance fill — our hydrostatic test methodology covers water-fill discipline, watching for pad settlement, and checking every fitting for leaks with a real hold time. Headed for a fire-protection role? The fire-water reservoir design guide covers NFPA 22 sizing and freeze protection for cold-climate sites. For reuse and catchment builds, see our water reuse tank topology guide.
The mistake to avoid
This is a water storage tank. Don't put chemicals or any process fluid heavier than water into it — a tank built for plain water can be overstressed by a denser fluid. If you need chemical service, confirm the resin and a specific-gravity rating that covers your fluid before you fill. Keep this one in water service and it will earn its keep for years.
This 2,700-gallon tank ships LTL freight, quoted separately to your delivery ZIP. Get a live number from our Freight Cost Estimator or call 866-418-1777 to confirm fittings, lead time, and delivery logistics for your site.
