Saddle and nurse tanks are the field-transport workhorse of agricultural and commercial spray operations. Saddle tanks mount directly to ATV, UTV, side-by-side, or pickup-bed cradles for in-field application; nurse tanks are larger trailer-mounted or pickup-bed vessels used to refill spray rigs at the headland or tank refill point. Catalog covers Norwesco, Snyder Industries, Chem-Tainer, Enduraplas, and Bushman saddle and nurse SKUs from 35-gallon ATV-grade through 3,200-gallon commercial nurse.
Pickup-bed nurse-tank refill for spray rigs and sprayer trailers
Trailer-mounted commercial nurse service (water, fertilizer, chemical)
Liquid haul and transfer between central fill and field
Mobile water supply for fire suppression, dust control, and construction
Compliance & Standards
Typically rotomolded to ASTM D1998; FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 resin compliance varies by model (see each product's Specifications). Transport-rated saddle and nurse tanks include molded-in strap channels or external strap lugs; OEM specifies maximum ratchet-strap tension. Internal baffles are typical on nurse tanks above ~300 gallons — confirm baffle configuration if you'll be hauling partial fill loads.
Engineering & Selection
Saddle tanks (ATV/UTV/pickup-bed): match capacity to your platform's payload rating (water = 8.34 lb/gal; chemical = 8.34 × SG). Verify cradle or saddle fits your bed/rack. Nurse tanks: match capacity to your refill cycle — typical sprayer holds 200–500 gallons; nurse tank should be 3–5× sprayer capacity to minimize refill trips. Outlet sized for gravity to sprayer fill (3"–4") or pump-suction transfer (2"–3").
Freight & Delivery
Tanks ship LTL motor freight from the closest stocking warehouse to your delivery ZIP. Typical transit 5–10 business days. Liftgate available at delivery (per-shipment fee). Always inspect at delivery and note damage on the bill of lading before signing — that is the carrier claim trigger. Bulk-order consolidation reduces per-tank freight 25–40%. Get your LTL freight quote by ZIP, or call 866-418-1777 for same-business-day quoted pricing.
Sizing & Selection
Don't undersize the nurse tank — refill trips are expensive (operator time + fuel + spray window lost). 866-418-1777 for ag-application sizing.
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