8,000 Gallon Tanks
8,000 Gallon Tanks
Eight thousand gallons comes three ways: sixteen verticals on 120 inch molds, eleven cone bottoms that drain to the last gallon on steel stands, and five rainwater bodies, from Enduraplas and Snyder. Spin the Snyder vertical below, compare the walls, and get freight to your ZIP.
- 32
- tanks at 8,000 gallons
- 120 in
- across
- 184 in
- tall
- 1 to 1.9
- wall rating, specific gravity
Listed from $11,502 before freight. Call 866-418-1777 to talk through the choice.
184inches tall. Fifteen feet.
The 120 inch Snyder vertical stands 184 inches, more than two and a half 72 inch people. It is an outdoor tank, and the 20 inch manway needs a platform or a tied-off ladder.
66,720pounds of water when full. Water alone weighs 66,720 pounds.
Multiply 8,000 gallons by 8.34 pounds per gallon. The 1.5 specific gravity walls carry contents up to 100,080 pounds, and the 1.9 walls up to 126,768 pounds. Size the pad for the liquid you will actually store.
The 32 tanks
Start with the wall. Resin sets what the tank can hold and how hot; the specific gravity rating sets how heavy a liquid the wall is built for. Pick a cell to narrow the list.
Vertical tanks
16 at 8,000 gallonsSnyder and Enduraplas verticals on 120 inch molds, 1.0 to 1.9 walls.
Enduraplas 8000 Gallon White Vertical Storage TankEnduraplas, Natural White, 16" Threaded Vented Manway- Wall rating
- SG 1.9
- Max temp
- -
- Ships
- 1870 lb
$13,439list, before freightVideoDrawing (PDF)Polyethylene, freight class 300, warranty 10 Year Warranty withActivation. Listed: FDA-compliant resin
Enduraplas 8000 Gallon Black Vertical Storage TankEnduraplas, Black, 16" Threaded Vented Manway- Wall rating
- SG 1.9
- Max temp
- -
- Ships
- 1870 lb
$13,439list, before freightVideoDrawing (PDF)Polyethylene, freight class 300, warranty 10 Year Warranty withActivation. Listed: FDA-compliant resin
Enduraplas 8000 Gallon Green Vertical Storage TankEnduraplas, Green, 16" Threaded Vented Manway- Wall rating
- SG 1.9
- Max temp
- -
- Ships
- 1870 lb
$13,439list, before freightVideoDrawing (PDF)Polyethylene, freight class 300, warranty 10 Year Warranty withActivation. Listed: FDA-compliant resin
- Wall rating
- SG 1.9
- Max temp
- -
- Ships
- 4800 lb
$13,439list, before freight
3D8000 Gallon Plastic Vertical Liquid Storage Tank in WhiteSnyder, White, 20" Threaded Vented Manway- Wall rating
- SG 1.5
- Max temp
- -
- Ships
- 1848 lb
$14,003list, before freightVideoDrawing (PDF)High Density Linear Polyethylene. Listed: FDA-compliant resin, ANSI / NSF 61 Approved- 3DSnyder Industries 8000 Gallon HDPE Vertical Liquid Storage Tank in WhiteSnyder, White, 20" Threaded Vented Manway
- Wall rating
- SG 1.5
- Max temp
- 120 F
- Ships
- 1547 lb
$16,548list, before freightVideoDrawing (PDF)High Density Linear Polyethylene, freight class OVS. Listed: FDA approved, ANSI/NSF 61 approved 
Snyder Industries 8000 Gallon ASTM Black Vertical Storage TankSnyder, Black, 18" Threaded Vented Manway- Wall rating
- SG 1.5
- Max temp
- 120 F
- Ships
- 1900 lb
$22,909list, before freightVideoDrawing (PDF)Polyethylene, freight class 300, warranty 3 Year Warranty. Listed: FDA-compliant resin, NSF 61
All 16 vertical tanks at 8,000 gallons
- HDPE Vertical Liquid Storage Tank Opaque for Sodium Hypo (video)
- HDPE Vertical Liquid Storage Tank with ASTM Certification (video)
- ASTM XLPE Black Vertical Storage Tank (video)
- ASTM XLPE Vertical Storage Tank (video)
- XLPE Vertical Liquid Storage Tank 1.9 S.G. with ASTM Certification in White (video)
- ASTM Black Heavy Duty Vertical Storage Tank (video)
- ASTM XLPE Black Heavy Duty Vertical Storage Tank (video)
- ASTM XLPE Heavy Duty Vertical Storage Tank (video)
- HDPE Vertical Liquid Storage Tank with ASTM Certification (video)
Every size of vertical tanks, or call 866-418-1777 for the one you need.
Rainwater tanks
5 at 8,000 gallonsRainwater bodies with molded inlet and overflow positions.
3DSnyder Industries 8000 Gallon Vertical Water Storage Tank in GreenSnyder, Green, 26" Threaded Vented Manway- Wall rating
- SG 1
- Max temp
- 120 F
- Ships
- 1547 lb
$11,502list, before freightVideoDrawing (PDF)High Density Linear Polyethylene, freight class OVS. Listed: FDA approved, ANSI/NSF 61 approved
3DSnyder Industries 8000 Gallon Plastic Vertical Water Storage Tank in BlackSnyder, Black, 26" Threaded Vented Manway- Wall rating
- SG 1
- Max temp
- 120 F
- Ships
- 1547 lb
$11,502list, before freightVideoDrawing (PDF)High Density Linear Polyethylene, freight class OVS. Listed: FDA approved, ANSI/NSF 61 approved
All 5 rainwater tanks at 8,000 gallons
Every size of rainwater tanks, or call 866-418-1777 for the one you need.
Cone bottom tanks
11 at 8,000 gallonsFull-drain cone bottoms on steel stands for mixing and complete drawdown.
Enduraplas 8000 Gallon White Cone Bottom TankEnduraplas, Natural White, 16" Threaded Vented Manway- Wall rating
- SG 1.9
- Max temp
- -
- Ships
- 2100 lb
$14,799list, before freightVideoDrawing (PDF)Polyethylene, freight class 300, warranty 10 Year Warranty withActivation. Listed: FDA-compliant resin
Enduraplas 8000 Gallon Black Cone Bottom TankEnduraplas, Black, 16" Threaded Vented Manway- Wall rating
- SG 1.9
- Max temp
- -
- Ships
- 2100 lb
$14,799list, before freightVideoDrawing (PDF)Polyethylene, freight class 300, warranty 10 Year Warranty withActivation. Listed: FDA-compliant resin
Enduraplas 8000 Gallon Green Cone Bottom TankEnduraplas, Green, 16" Threaded Vented Manway- Wall rating
- SG 1.9
- Max temp
- -
- Ships
- 2100 lb
$14,799list, before freightVideoDrawing (PDF)Polyethylene, freight class 300, warranty 10 Year Warranty withActivation. Listed: FDA-compliant resin
Enduraplas 8000 Gallon White Cone Bottom Tank with StandEnduraplas, Natural White, 16" Threaded Vented Manway- Wall rating
- SG 1.9
- Max temp
- -
- Ships
- 2100 lb
$21,481list, before freightVideoDrawing (PDF)Polyethylene, freight class 300, warranty 10 Year Warranty withActivation. Listed: FDA-compliant resin
Enduraplas 8000 Gallon Black Cone Bottom Tank with StandEnduraplas, Black, 16" Threaded Vented Manway- Wall rating
- SG 1.9
- Max temp
- -
- Ships
- 2100 lb
$21,481list, before freightVideoDrawing (PDF)Polyethylene, freight class 300, warranty 10 Year Warranty withActivation. Listed: FDA-compliant resin
All 11 cone bottom tanks at 8,000 gallons
- Green Cone Bottom Tank with Stand (video)
- 15 Degree Plastic Cone Bottom Tank with Stand (video)
- 15 Degree Plastic Cone Bottom Tank with Stand (video)
- 15 Degree Plastic Cone Bottom Tank with Stand (video)
- 15 Degree Plastic Cone Bottom Tank with Stand (video)
- 15 Degree Plastic Cone Bottom Tank with Stand (video)
Every size of cone bottom tanks, or call 866-418-1777 for the one you need.
The tanks, and how they differ
Sixteen verticals: Snyder's 120 inch molds in white and natural with 1.5 linear and 1.9 walls, crosslinked tanks rated to 140 degrees F, and Enduraplas verticals in 1.0 to 1.9 walls. The comparison table puts wall rating, resin, max temperature and listed certifications side by side.
Eleven cone bottoms, mostly Enduraplas, are full-drain tanks on steel stands for mixing, blending and any liquid that cannot sit in a flat-bottom tank. Five rainwater bodies carry molded inlet and overflow positions for a downspout.
Listed prices run 11,499 to 36,848 dollars before freight across the 32, and 14 list NSF/ANSI 61 or FDA compliant resin. For water at a specific gravity of 1.0 the 1.5 wall is a wide margin; fertilizer, brine, and anything hotter than 120 degrees F is what the crosslinked 1.9 tanks are for.
Side by side, from the manufacturer records
| Tank | Type | Resin | Wall rating | Max temp | Manway | Certifications listed | Warranty | Freight class | Ship weight | Ship size | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Vertical Storage Tank | Vertical | Polyethylene | SG 1.9 | 16" Threaded Vented Manway | FDA-compliant resin | 10 Year Warranty withActivation | 300 | 1870 lb | 144" L x 144" W x 142" H | $13,439 | |
| Black Vertical Storage Tank | Vertical | Polyethylene | SG 1.9 | 16" Threaded Vented Manway | FDA-compliant resin | 10 Year Warranty withActivation | 300 | 1870 lb | 144" L x 144" W x 142" H | $13,439 | |
| Green Vertical Storage Tank | Vertical | Polyethylene | SG 1.9 | 16" Threaded Vented Manway | FDA-compliant resin | 10 Year Warranty withActivation | 300 | 1870 lb | 144" L x 144" W x 142" H | $13,439 | |
| Plastic Vertical Liquid Storage Tank | Vertical | Polyethylene | SG 1.9 | none listed | 4800 lb | 144" L x 144" W x 142" H | $13,439 | ||||
| Plastic Vertical Liquid Storage Tank in White | Vertical | High Density Linear Polyethylene | SG 1.5 | 20" Threaded Vented Manway | FDA-compliant resin, ANSI / NSF 61 Approved | 1848 lb | 120" L x 120" W x 183" H | $14,003 | |||
| HDPE Vertical Liquid Storage Tank in White | Vertical | High Density Linear Polyethylene | SG 1.5 | 120 F | 20" Threaded Vented Manway | FDA approved, ANSI/NSF 61 approved | OVS, NMFC 156600 | 1547 lb | 179" L x 120" W x 184" H | $16,548 | |
| ASTM Black Vertical Storage Tank | Vertical | Polyethylene | SG 1.5 | 120 F | 18" Threaded Vented Manway | FDA-compliant resin, NSF 61 | 3 Year Warranty | 300 | 1900 lb | 120" L x 120" W x 186" H | $22,909 |
| Vertical Water Storage Tank in Green | Rainwater | High Density Linear Polyethylene | SG 1 | 120 F | 26" Threaded Vented Manway | FDA approved, ANSI/NSF 61 approved | OVS, NMFC 156600 | 1547 lb | 120" L x 182" W x 120" H | $11,502 |
Scroll the table sideways; the tank name stays put.
What 8,000 gallons is on the ground
Fifteen feet. The 120 inch Snyder vertical stands 184 inches, more than two and a half 72 inch people. It is an outdoor tank, and the 20 inch manway needs a platform or a tied-off ladder.
A 10 foot circle of pad. The base is 120 inches across, a hair over 78 square feet. The makers require the full bottom on a flat, level, compacted surface: a slab, a leveled ring of compacted crushed rock, or a steel ring filled and screeded.
Water alone weighs 66,720 pounds. Multiply 8,000 gallons by 8.34 pounds per gallon. The 1.5 specific gravity walls carry contents up to 100,080 pounds, and the 1.9 walls up to 126,768 pounds. Size the pad for the liquid you will actually store.
Choosing by what you will store
Potable and process water
Fourteen of the 32 list NSF/ANSI 61 or FDA compliant resin. Natural and white read their level by eye; black keeps algae down in the sun. The comparison table shows which tanks carry the listing.
Browse potable and process water tanksRainwater harvesting
An 8,000 gallon tank catches an inch of rain from a 12,800 square foot roof, a commercial building or a large barn. The rainwater bodies take the downspout; add a first-flush diverter and a screen.
Browse rainwater harvesting tanksMixing and batching
Eleven cone bottoms on stands drain to the last gallon. Pair one with a bulkhead sized to your pump and a flexible connection; the stand drawing is linked from the card.
Browse mixing and batching tanksFertilizer, brine and chemicals
Liquids heavier than water are what the 1.9 walls are for, and crosslinked resin takes the heat and the chemistry linear resin cannot. Check the liquid against the chemical tank recommender first.
Browse fertilizer, brine and chemicals tanksSee it move
Dimensions, fittings and shipping notes for the Enduraplas 8000 Gallon White Vertical Storage Tank. Every tank on this page has its own.
Videos and drawings
Getting it to your site, honestly
An 8,000 gallon tank is an oversize load: 120 inches wide and 184 inches long on the trailer, freight class 300, 400 or OVS. It travels on a flatbed, the driver does not unload it, and you need a forklift with long forks and a spreader, or a crane with soft slings. A cone bottom and its stand are two lifts.
Snyder ships from Lincoln, Nebraska; Enduraplas from the plants on its product pages. Listed prices are before freight. Put your ZIP in the freight cost estimator and you get a real LTL quote for this class and weight.
The honest limitation: there is no cheap way to move 15 feet of polyethylene. If the site cannot take a flatbed and has no lift, two smaller tanks plumbed together can be the better answer, and we will tell you so on the phone.
What the carrier sees
- Freight class
- 300, 400, OVS
- NMFC
- 156600
- Ship size
- 179" L x 120" W x 184" H
- Ship weight
- 1547 lb
- Ships from
- Chowchilla, California; Converse, Texas; Lincoln, Nebraska; Marked Tree, AR; Merced, California; Neche, ND; Philippi, WV
- Flatbed or step-deck; the driver does not unload.
- You need a forklift with long forks or a crane with soft slings.
- Listed prices are before freight. The quote is per ZIP and per lane.
Standards the manufacturers list
ASTM D1998, Standard Specification for Polyethylene Upright Storage Tanks, is the construction standard for these molds; it sets wall thickness by specific gravity rating.
NSF/ANSI 61, Drinking Water System Components, and FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 for the olefin polymers are listed by the makers on 14 of the 32. We print what each maker lists for each tank and nothing stronger.
- FDA-compliant resinListed by the maker on 20 of 32: Dark Green Vertical Water Storage Tank, Black Vertical Water Storage Tank, Beige Vertical Water Storage Tank, White Cone Bottom Tank, White Cone Bottom Tank with Stand, Black Cone Bottom Tank and 14 more.
- FDA approvedListed by the maker on 6 of 32: Vertical Water Storage Tank in Green, HDPE Vertical Liquid Storage Tank in White, Plastic Vertical Water Storage Tank in Black, HDPE Vertical Liquid Storage Tank with ASTM Certification, HDPE Vertical Liquid Storage Tank with ASTM Certification, XLPE Vertical Liquid Storage Tank 1.9 S.G. with ASTM Certification in White.
- ANSI/NSF 61 approvedListed by the maker on 6 of 32: Vertical Water Storage Tank in Green, HDPE Vertical Liquid Storage Tank in White, Plastic Vertical Water Storage Tank in Black, HDPE Vertical Liquid Storage Tank with ASTM Certification, HDPE Vertical Liquid Storage Tank with ASTM Certification, XLPE Vertical Liquid Storage Tank 1.9 S.G. with ASTM Certification in White.
- NSF 61Listed by the maker on 6 of 32: ASTM XLPE Black Heavy Duty Vertical Storage Tank, ASTM XLPE Black Vertical Storage Tank, ASTM XLPE Heavy Duty Vertical Storage Tank, ASTM XLPE Vertical Storage Tank, ASTM Black Heavy Duty Vertical Storage Tank, ASTM Black Vertical Storage Tank.
- ASTMListed by the maker on 2 of 32: HDPE Vertical Liquid Storage Tank with ASTM Certification, HDPE Vertical Liquid Storage Tank with ASTM Certification.
- ANSI / NSF 61 ApprovedListed by the maker on 2 of 32: Plastic Vertical Liquid Storage Tank in White, HDPE Vertical Liquid Storage Tank Opaque for Sodium Hypo.
Install day
Set a vertical on the finished pad with the manway reachable from a platform; bolt a cone bottom's stand to its pad per the stand drawing. Leave the threaded vented manway as the vent unless you add a dedicated one.
Pipe every fitting with a flexible connection and support the pipe independently. Keep the drawing on the job; the 3D model on this page is traced from the hero tank's own drawing.
Tools: tank sizing calculator, chemical tank recommender, state regulations. Related: all Snyder tanks, vertical tanks, 10,000 gallon tanks.
Questions we get about 8,000 gallon tanks
How much does an 8,000 gallon plastic tank cost?
Listed at 11,499 to 36,848 dollars before freight on this page. Linear 1.5 verticals sit at the bottom; crosslinked 1.9 tanks and cone bottoms with stands at the top.
Which ones are rated for drinking water?
Fourteen of the 32 list NSF/ANSI 61 or FDA compliant resin; the comparison table and each card show the listing.
8,000 or 8,500 gallons on the same footprint?
Same 120 inch pad; the 8,500 gallon Snyder mold is 194 inches tall against 184 here. If your lift allows the extra 10 inches, the larger tank costs little more per gallon.
Can I put an 8,000 gallon tank on gravel?
Yes, on compacted crushed rock that is level and extends past the 120 inch base, with the full bottom supported. Loose fill and pea gravel shift under 66,720 pounds of water and void the warranty.
Ready to size it?
Call 866-418-1777 and talk to a tank specialist, run the freight cost estimator for a real quote to your ZIP, or let Find My Tank narrow it by what you store and where it goes.
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