The Bushman 5000 Gallon Vertical Water Storage Tank is a full-size bulk polyethylene tank built for stationary water storage - bulk supply, irrigation reserve, rural fire-water reservoirs, rainwater and reuse collection, and process make-up water. It stands 152 inches tall on a 102-by-102-inch footprint, so plan the pad and overhead clearance before it arrives. This is a large-diameter vertical tank in natural white; it wants a level, engineered, fully supporting base.
Will it work for your site
Capacity is 5000 gallons in a vertical cylindrical body measuring 152 in height by 102 in width by 102 in length. Filled with water, the tank and contents weigh 41,700 lb resting on that 102 x 102 in footprint. That single number drives everything downstream: the concrete pad thickness, the ring-wall or slab design, and the soil bearing under it. Size the base for the full 41,700 lb loaded weight, not the empty shell. This is a water-service tank - confirm the specific-gravity rating before storing anything heavier than water. If you are still deciding between this tank and a shorter, wider vessel, run your daily draw and refill numbers through the Tank Sizing Calculator and the Tank Sizing Guide first.
Fit for the application
For rural and remote fire-protection duty, the fire-water reservoir design guide walks through NFPA 22 sizing discipline and cold-climate freeze protection - both matter when a tank this large sits outdoors year-round. If you are aggregating grey water, rainwater, or HVAC condensate, the water reuse tank topology guide covers quality-banded storage trains and treatment sequencing. Refer to the technical drawing on this page for the tank profile. Outlet, inlet, and manway sizes are not published for this listing, so confirm fitting placement and sizes against the drawing or by phone before ordering bulkhead fittings or gaskets.
The mistake to avoid
The one error that ruins a tank this size is an inadequate base. A partially supported, uneven, or undersized pad concentrates that 41,700 lb full-water load onto an edge and stresses the polyethylene wall. Give it a smooth, level, fully supporting foundation sized for the loaded weight - no gravel high spots, no unsupported overhang. Get the pad right and this tank will serve for decades.
This tank ships LTL freight and is quoted separately by ZIP - get a live number from the Freight Cost Estimator or call 866-418-1777. At 152 inches tall it is an oversized load, so confirm delivery access and offload equipment when you book. Our team can help you match the tank, base plan, and freight to your site.
