The Snyder Industries 130 Gallon Vertical Storage Tank is built from crosslinked linear polyethylene (XLPE) and carries a 1.9 specific gravity rating, meaning it is engineered to hold contents up to 1.9 times the density of water. It is listed and sold for water service; the high SG rating is capacity headroom, not a chemical-compatibility claim. Standing 51 inches tall on a 29 x 29 inch square footprint, this black vertical storage tank fits tight equipment pads and corner installations while still carrying a full 130 gallons. If you are weighing this against a standard water tank, the XLPE construction is what sets it apart for durable, long-service storage.
Will it work for your job?
Filled with water, this tank carries roughly 1,084 pounds of contents. At its full 1.9 SG rating it is built to handle up to 2,060 pounds. Size your pad and base to the loaded case you actually expect: the 1,084 lb water figure for straight water storage, or the full 2,060 lb rating if you will ever run near the 1.9 SG limit. Because it is a vertical storage tank, it drains and stacks efficiently in a small area. If you are unsure whether 130 gallons matches your draw and refill cycle, run the numbers through our Tank Sizing Calculator or read the Tank Sizing Guide before you commit. Fitting configuration is not specified on this listing, so call 866-418-1777 to confirm outlet and bulkhead options before ordering.
Why crosslinked polyethylene matters
XLPE is not the same as standard HDPE. The crosslinking process bonds the polymer chains for greater durability and environmental stress-crack resistance, which is why this Snyder tank carries a 1.9 SG rating rather than the 1.0 to 1.5 typical of many water-grade tanks. If you only need to store water and want to understand where standard polyethylene is enough, our guide on Snyder XLPE vs HDPE walks through exactly when crosslinking earns its keep.
The mistake to avoid
The most common error with a black XLPE vertical tank like this is under-building the base. Buyers see 130 gallons, pour a pad sized for the empty shell, then watch it settle once it is full and loaded. Plan for the worst-case loaded weight from day one: up to 2,060 pounds concentrated on that 29 x 29 inch footprint, with anchoring to match. If you are setting this on a fresh slab, our walkthrough on concrete pad sizing for above-ground polyethylene tanks lays out the ACI framework so your foundation matches the load.
This vertical storage tank ships LTL freight from the single Snyder plant in Merced, California, quoted live to your ZIP. Because it leaves one West-Coast location, freight scales with distance, so East-Coast destinations carry a meaningful haul. The list price excludes LTL freight; get an exact freight number in seconds with our Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777 and we will quote it for you and answer any sizing questions before you order.
