The Norwesco 425 Gallon Pick Up Truck Tank in Black is a polyethylene transport tank built for hauling water on the back of a pickup or flatbed. It carries 425 gallons in a low, square 65 by 65 inch footprint that stands just 39 inches tall, so the load rides low and stable over the rear axle rather than perched high where it would shift the truck's handling. This is a Norwesco specialty tank molded for mobile service, and the black resin shades the contents to slow algae growth in stored water.
Will it work for your truck and load?
Match the tank to your payload before you buy. Filled with plain water at a specific gravity of 1.0, this Norwesco tank weighs about 3,544 pounds full. It carries a 1.5 specific gravity rating, which allows a maximum rated contents weight of roughly 5,317 pounds. That 1.5 wall rating matters: it means this same tank handles heavier-than-water field and ag solutions up to 1.5 SG, so a buyer hauling a denser liquid does not need to step up to a different model. Empty (tare) weight is not published for this model, so build your weight budget around the two known numbers, 3,544 pounds water-full and 5,317 pounds at maximum rated contents, then confirm your truck's bed rating and gross vehicle weight rating can carry it safely. Call 866-418-1777 to confirm tare weight if your margin is tight. The 65 by 65 inch footprint is square, so it seats squarely between the wheel wells on most full-size pickup beds and on flatbed decks. Run the loaded weight and capacity through the Tank Sizing Calculator and the Tank Sizing Guide to confirm the fit before you commit.
Confirm fittings before you order
Fitting and outlet configuration is not published for this model. Call 866-418-1777 to confirm bulkhead and outlet size, thread type, and the gasket material your plumbing needs before you order, rather than assuming a fitting size that has not been verified. Getting this right up front keeps the first fill from leaking and saves a return trip for the wrong adapter.
The mistake to avoid: secure it and drive for the slosh
The most common error with a pickup truck tank is securing and baffling. The tank holds the wall strength for its 1.5 SG rating, but the load still moves. Water surging in a partially filled tank can shove the truck under braking and cornering, so treat every trip like a loaded haul: strap the tank to the bed at multiple anchor points, avoid running it partially filled at highway speed when you can, and re-check fitting torque after the road vibration of the first trip works fittings loose. Drive for the slosh, especially when the tank is half full.
Freight and ordering
This Norwesco truck tank ships LTL by freight truck, quoted live to your ZIP code. Because Norwesco molds this model at ten plants nationwide, freight is usually a short haul from the closest one rather than a cross-country run, so run your ZIP through the estimator to see the actual quote instead of assuming the worst. Shipping plants are Fairfield, TX; Griffin, GA; Hanford, CA; Owego, NY; Shawnee, OK; Sheldon, IA; St. Bonifacius, MN; Tooele, UT; Washington Court House, OH; and Washougal, WA. Get a freight quote to your ZIP with our Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777 to confirm the nearest shipping plant and lead time. If you are pairing this hauler with a stationary fill or transfer setup, our loadout pad engineering guide walks through transfer-point design done right.
