The Bushman 5000 Gallon Vertical Water Storage Tank (SKU TC5000IW-GREEN) is a bulk polyethylene tank built for high-volume water storage: rainwater harvesting, fire-water reserves, irrigation supply, and industrial process water. Molded in green, it stands 152 inches tall on a 102-inch diameter, giving you 5,000 gallons of vertical capacity in a compact ground footprint. Dimensions on this listing are verified, so you plan your pad and site layout against real numbers, not estimates.
At a glance: Height 152 in · Diameter 102 in · Footprint 102 x 102 in · Capacity 5,000 gal · Filled water weight 41,700 lb · Verified dimensions.
Will it work for your site?
This is a vertical storage tank rated at 5,000 gallons for water service. The full-water weight is the critical planning figure: filled, this tank carries 41,700 pounds on its base (5,000 gal x 8.34 lb/gal). Across the 102 x 102 inch footprint, that filled load works out to roughly 4.0 psi average bearing pressure on the pad. That load, not the empty shell, drives your foundation. A tank this size needs a level, engineered pad sized for the filled weight. Our concrete pad sizing guide walks through the ACI 360R-10 framework for above-ground polyethylene tanks so your slab matches that 41,700-pound service load. If you are still confirming volume against demand, the Tank Sizing Calculator and Tank Sizing Guide help you right-size before you commit.
Sizing and application
At 5,000 gallons on a 102-inch diameter, this tank suits fire-water reservoirs, rainwater and reuse storage trains, and rural or remote water supply where you need meaningful reserve in one vessel. For private fire protection, see our fire-water reservoir design guide, which covers NFPA 22 sizing discipline and freeze protection for cold-climate service. If you are aggregating grey water, rainwater, or HVAC condensate, our water reuse topology guide covers quality-banded storage trains and treatment sequencing.
Commissioning and the mistake to avoid
Before you put a new install into service, run a proper acceptance test. Our hydrostatic test methodology guide covers water-fill discipline, pad settlement monitoring, fitting leak detection, and hold-time math. That first fill is also your best chance to confirm the pad settles evenly under the full 41,700-pound load. The mistake to avoid: siting a 5,000-gallon tank on an undersized or unlevel pad. Uneven support under a filled vertical tank concentrates stress on the base and shortens tank life. Confirm the pad is engineered for the filled weight before you fill.
This tank ships LTL freight due to its size and weight. Freight is quoted separately to your ZIP code and is not included in the list price. Get a live rate with our Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777 to talk through pad prep, sizing, and delivery for your site.
