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Norwesco Horizontal Tanks

Norwesco Horizontal Tanks

Norwesco horizontal tanks are built for hauling and storing liquids on a truck, trailer or skid. They range from 35 gallons up to 6,025 gallons. Their low, wide shape keeps the weight down near the deck, which makes them steadier on the road than a vertical tank. This category includes standard horizontal leg tanks, elliptical leg tanks and elliptical cradle tanks.

Which style fits your rig

  • Horizontal leg tanks sit on molded-in legs, so they rest flat on a truck bed or trailer deck. They're the most common choice for hauling water.
  • Elliptical leg tanks have an oval cross-section that sits even lower, for a lower center of gravity on the road.
  • Elliptical cradle tanks are made to sit in a cradle or frame. See Norwesco Elliptical Cradle Tanks for the full line.

Colors and ratings

Standard tanks, in white (natural) or black, are rated for liquids up to 1.5 specific gravity, which covers water and most light liquids. Heavy duty tanks, in light blue and some sizes in black, are rated to 1.9 specific gravity for heavier liquids, such as many fertilizers. Every tank is molded from FDA-compliant polyethylene. Check each product's specifications for its exact size, manway and outlet.

Tank bands

Steel bands hold a leg tank down and keep it from shifting in transport. Norwesco lists bands as optional on the smaller tanks (up to 525 gallons) and required on 725 gallons and up. The add-on box on each tank page shows the correct bands for that tank and how many you need. You can also shop Tank Bands.

Before you order

  • Check your weight. Water weighs about 8.3 lbs per gallon, so a full 1,025 gallon tank carries roughly 8,500 lbs of water. Make sure your truck or trailer is rated for the full load.
  • Support the legs. Set the tank on a flat deck or skid that supports every leg.
  • Not for fuel. Don't use these tanks for gasoline, diesel or any other fuel.

Questions we get

Do I need bands for my leg tank?
On 725 gallons and up, yes: Norwesco requires them. On smaller tanks they're optional but recommended for hauling.

Can I haul drinking water?
Yes. The tanks are molded from FDA-compliant polyethylene. Check the Certifications line on each tank if you need NSF 61.

Do you have tanks that drain completely?
Yes. See Norwesco Drainable Leg Tanks, which have a sump at the bottom so the tank empties all the way.

Call 866-418-1777 for help choosing a tank, or get freight to your ZIP on any tank page.

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    SKU: N-60057

    Norwesco Bolt Down Hoop (1) Each for 425/525/725/1025 Gallon Horizontal Leg Tanks

    $110.01
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    SKU: N-45223

    Norwesco 35 Gallon Horizontal Leg Tank in White

    $161.86
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  • Norwesco

    SKU: N-41710

    Norwesco 35 Gallon Black Horizontal Leg Tank

    $233.31
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  • Norwesco

    SKU: N-41873

    Norwesco 55 Gallon Horizontal Leg Tank in White

    $265.31
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    SKU: N-42819

    Norwesco 55 Gallon Black Horizontal Leg Tank

    $265.31
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  • Norwesco

    SKU: N-45191

    Norwesco 65 Gallon Horizontal Leg Tank in White

    $330.06
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  • Norwesco

    SKU: N-41805

    Norwesco 65 Gallon Black Horizontal Leg Tank

    $330.06
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  • Norwesco

    SKU: N-45865

    Norwesco 135 Gallon Black Elliptical Leg Tank

    $489.00
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  • Norwesco

    SKU: N-44804

    Norwesco 135 Gallon Horizontal Elliptical Leg Tank in White

    $510.62
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  • Norwesco

    SKU: N-40298

    Norwesco 125 Gallon Horizontal Leg Tank in White

    $530.10
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    SKU: N-41468

    Norwesco 150 Gallon Plastic Horizontal Leg Tank

    $530.10
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    SKU: N-40955

    Norwesco 125 Gallon Black Horizontal Leg Tank

    $530.10
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