The Bushman TC5000IW is a 5,000-gallon vertical water storage tank molded in black polyethylene, sized for bulk irrigation, rainwater capture, and fire-reserve duty where you need serious volume in a single vessel. It stands 152 inches tall on a 102-by-102-inch footprint, so plan your pad and overhead clearance around those exact figures before it arrives. Dimensions on this listing are verified against launch spec data. If you need to confirm any port or lid layout before ordering, call us at 866-418-1777 and we will walk it through with you against the technical drawing on this page.
Will it work for your site?
At 5,000 gallons this is a large-diameter vertical bulk water storage tank: 102 inches wide and 152 inches tall. The black pigment blocks light to suppress algae growth, which is why black is the common choice for water sitting outdoors for extended periods. Full of water, this tank weighs roughly 41,700 pounds, so the foundation is not an afterthought - it needs a level, engineered pad (compacted base or reinforced concrete) rated to carry that load across the full 102-inch footprint with no voids or high spots under the floor. A tank this size that settles unevenly will stress the wall, so get the base right first. If you are still confirming volume for your application, run the numbers through our Tank Sizing Calculator and read the Tank Sizing Guide.
The mistake to avoid
This is a water tank. It is rated and pigmented for water and water-based storage, not chemical service - do not put a fluid heavier than water or a chemical into it without a specific-gravity-rated tank built for that duty. The specific-gravity rating is not published on this listing, so if your stored fluid is anything other than water, call us at 866-418-1777 before you buy and we will match you to the correct vessel. The second mistake is the pad, covered above: 41,700 pounds full leaves no room for a marginal base. Plan the site to the verified 102 x 102 x 152 dimensions and you will not be surprised on delivery day.
Freight
A 5,000-gallon vertical water tank ships LTL freight on its own and is quoted live to your ZIP - freight is never included in the list price. Get a real number before you order with our Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777 and we will price the lane and confirm delivery access for a tank this size. For design and application background, see our guides on fire-water reservoir tank design and NFPA 22 sizing and industrial water reuse tank topology for rainwater and grey-water service.
