Norwesco 50 Gallon Plastic Portable Loaf Utility Tank in White

The Norwesco 50-gallon loaf utility tank is built for fleet and farm operators who need a low, stable water tank that drops onto a truck bed, trailer, or skid without riding high. At 17 inches tall over a 27 x 41-inch footprint, this white polyethylene loaf tank keeps its center of gravity down, so 50 gallons of water stays put on the move instead of sloshing a tall vertical tank around. It is a straightforward portable utility tank for hauling water to remote sites, filling sprayers, dust control, and general agricultural and jobsite duty.

Will it work for your setup?

The numbers are the answer here. Full of water, this tank carries about 417 lb, and Norwesco rates it for contents up to 626 lb, backed by its 1.5 specific gravity rating molded into the polyethylene wall. That 1.5 SG rating is real headroom: within the 626 lb cap, this tank will safely carry fluids heavier than plain water, up to about 1.5 times the density of water. The molded body has a single threaded 8-inch lid opening on top for filling and access - that lid is the only molded port. There is no bulkhead outlet or drain; if you need a discharge fitting, plan to source and field-install it yourself, and route any plumbing around that one top opening. Footprint is 27.0 x 41.0 inches, so confirm your bed rails, trailer deck, or skid frame can carry and strap the loaded weight before you mount it. To match this 50-gallon size against your haul volume and refill cycle, run the numbers through our Tank Sizing Calculator and the Tank Sizing Guide.

Mounting and use notes

This is a portable utility tank, not a stationary storage vessel - support the full footprint on a flat surface and strap it across the body so it cannot shift under braking. Before any trip, seat and tighten the 8-inch lid with its gasket intact; that lid is your seal point, and a loose cap will leak under road motion and sloshing. Because it is a low loaf profile, it suits the kind of fleet and DOT-classified farm use covered in our guide to Norwesco loaf-style portable utility tanks and the 49 CFR 173.5 agricultural exemption, worth reading before you run it on the road. The same low, stable profile makes it a practical haul-and-refill vessel for rural and remote-site fire-water resupply or for moving rainwater and grey-water for reuse. If you are siting it on a pad rather than a vehicle, our notes on concrete pad sizing for above-ground polyethylene tanks cover proper full-footprint support. See the technical drawing on this page for the lid location and overall dimensions.

Freight

This tank ships LTL freight, quoted live to your ZIP. It ships from the nearest Norwesco plant - Hanford, CA, Lancaster, OH, or Sheldon, IA - so your delivered freight depends on which plant serves your region. Get an exact number with our Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777 and we will quote it for you. Listed price is before freight. Questions on fit, mounting, or which plant ships to you - reach us at 866-418-1777 and we will get you set up.