Norwesco 1610 Gallon Horizontal Elliptical Leg Tank with Bottom Drain in Black

Where a low, long 1610 belongs

This is a nurse tank size: water or liquid fertilizer hauled to the field to refill an applicator, or a bulk tank on a flatbed that goes where the work is. The elliptical shape drops the center of gravity against a round tank of the same volume, so a loaded trailer corners better, and at 63 inches tall the tank stays under most overhead limits with the deck height added. At 140 inches it needs a deck close to twelve feet. Full, the tank alone is more than six tons of water, so the vehicle's rating, the tie-downs and the support bands matter more than the tank; strap through the leg recesses, never over the lid, and use the bands Norwesco makes for this tank. Our guide to Norwesco applicator and leg tanks for fertilizer and the DOT non-roadable trailer rules covers how these tanks are classified on the road, and the farm fleet DOT classification guide covers the agricultural exemption. For the volume itself, use the tank sizing calculator and tank sizing guide.

What goes in it

Water, liquid fertilizer and the farm and treatment chemicals polyethylene handles, up to 1.5 times the weight of water. Check the liquid in our chemical compatibility guide first; the entries nurse tank buyers ask about most are urea solution, DEF, calcium chloride, potassium hydroxide and phosphoric acid. If you blend in it, read our note on fertilizer blend stratification and how to catch it before the spreader runs off spec; a long, low tank layers as readily as a tall one.

Openings and fittings

1. Bottom drain. The tank is moulded with a drain at the bottom so the last gallons leave without tipping it. Norwesco does not list a fitting size for this drain on this page; tell us the valve and hose you plan to use and we will confirm the fitting before the order ships.
2. Lid. A 16 inch lid on top: wide enough to fill from a hose or a pump and to get a hand inside to clean.
3. Drawing. Norwesco's drawing for this tank, linked under Technical Drawing on this page, shows the drain and lid positions and the leg layout for band and strap planning.

Sizes nearby

The closest tank is the 1635 gallon black elliptical leg tank, a near twin without the bottom drain. For a cradle-mounted version with a baffle and fittings, see the 1600 gallon elliptical cradle tank with poly baffle and fittings in white.

Shipping and receiving

At 140 by 69 by 63 inches and 464 lb, this tank ships as oversize freight from the nearest of Norwesco's plants in St. Bonifacius, Minnesota; Tooele, Utah; and Washington Court House, Ohio. The listed price is before freight; the freight cost estimator gives the lane cost to your ZIP, or request a written quote. You need a forklift or a loader at the tailgate; a liftgate does not handle a twelve foot tank. Check 42320 against the bill of lading, look over all the legs and the drain boss for transit damage, and fill it with water the first time before it carries anything else.

Questions before you order? Call 866-418-1777.