The Norwesco 5000 Gallon Vertical Liquid Storage Tank (SKU N-45355) is a white polyethylene vertical tank rated for liquids up to 1.5 specific gravity - real headroom for denser process liquids, not just water. It stands 112 inches tall on a 119" x 119" square base and holds 5,000 gallons at full capacity. That broad footprint keeps a tank this size stable without elaborate foundation work, which is why it is a workhorse choice for bulk water, rainwater, and process-liquid holding in the 5000-gallon class.
Will it work for your site?
Confirm three things before you commit: clearance, pad, and weight. The tank is 119 inches wide and 112 inches tall, so verify your gate, access route, or covered area can accept a unit nearly 10 feet across and just over 9 feet tall. The 1.5 specific-gravity rating means the wall is built to carry liquids up to 1.5 times the weight of water - water (SG 1.0) sits well inside that envelope. Full of water the tank weighs about 41,700 lb, and at its maximum rated contents it reaches roughly 62,550 lb. That last number is what your pad has to carry. Plan a level, engineered concrete pad sized to the full 119" x 119" footprint so the load spreads evenly across the base. Run your draw and refill cycle through our Tank Sizing Calculator and Tank Sizing Guide to confirm 5,000 gallons is the right capacity before ordering.
Fittings and the technical drawing
For exact fitting locations and sizes, see the technical drawing on this page - it shows the as-built port layout for this Norwesco vertical so you can match your inlet, outlet, and overflow plumbing before delivery. One honest caveat: inlet/outlet/overflow thread sizes and bulkhead gasket materials are not in our spec data here, so confirm fitting size and gasket material against your specific liquid before you plumb. The drawing is also where the empty/shipping weight lives - check it before you book the crane or forklift for offload. Reviewing the drawing now is the single best way to avoid a re-plumb or a rigging surprise on delivery day.
The mistake to avoid
The most common error on a tank this size is underbuilding the pad. A vertical that weighs over 30 tons fully loaded at 1.5 SG will crack or tilt on an undersized or unlevel base, and that damage is not a tank defect - it is a foundation failure. Build the pad to the full footprint, keep it dead level, and you will get the long service life this Norwesco is designed for. Second: match the tank to your liquid. The 1.5 SG rating covers water and many heavier process liquids, but always verify your specific liquid against the resin before filling.
Same capacity, different footprint?
Footprint and height trade off against each other at this size. Tight on floor space? The 5,000-gallon 141" x 86" version holds the same volume on a narrower, taller profile. Already pouring a 119" pad and want more storage on the same base? Step up to the 6,500-gallon 119" x 150" tank, which uses the same 119" footprint with greater capacity. For a full walkthrough of specs, layout, and applications on this exact tank, see our complete buyer's guide.
This tank ships LTL freight from the Norwesco plant in Hanford, CA, quoted live to your ZIP code - because of its size and weight it moves as a dedicated freight item, not a parcel. Get your number with our Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777 and we will quote it for you.
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