The Snyder Industries 175 Gallon Black Heavy Duty Vertical Storage Tank (part 1008400C34) is a 175-gallon polyethylene vertical storage tank built for bulk water and liquid holding on a compact footprint. It stands 66 inches tall on a 29 x 29 inch base, so it holds real volume without demanding much floor space - a practical fit for pump houses, equipment sheds, irrigation setups, and remote water-supply skids. The black exterior blocks light penetration, which discourages algae growth in stored water. Below are the three things worth settling before you order: whether it fits your job, how it ships, and the one spec detail that catches buyers off guard.
Does this vertical tank fit your job?
Rated capacity is 175 gallons in a vertical storage tank measuring 66 inches high with a 29 x 29 inch footprint. Filled with water, expect roughly 1,460 pounds of contents weight, so the pad or platform underneath needs to carry that load plus the tank. The tank carries a 1.9 specific gravity rating, meaning the wall is built to hold liquids up to 1.9 times the weight of water - taking 1.9 times the 1,460-pound full-water weight puts the maximum rated contents at about 2,773 pounds. That heavy-duty rating gives you margin for dense liquids, but for plain water storage the practical limit is the 1,460-pound full-water figure. If you are unsure whether 175 gallons matches your draw-down and refill cycle, our Tank Sizing Calculator and Tank Sizing Guide walk through capacity, footprint, and pad planning.
How it ships
This tank ships LTL freight from the Snyder plant in Lincoln, Nebraska, with the rate quoted live to your ZIP code. A tank this size travels on a pallet by motor freight, not parcel, so freight is priced by destination and delivery conditions rather than bundled into the list price. Get an exact number for your address with our Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777 and we will quote it by phone.
The detail to get right
The most common mistake on a heavy-duty tank like this one is over-reading the 1.9 specific gravity rating. It confirms the wall thickness can structurally handle dense liquids, but it does not by itself qualify the tank for any specific chemical - resin compatibility, fittings, and gaskets all matter for chemical service. For water storage none of that applies, and this tank is a straightforward choice. Just size your foundation to the full 1,460-pound water weight on the 29 x 29 inch footprint, and confirm your fittings and plumbing are rated for the head pressure of a 66-inch column. For fire-reserve or rural water-supply builds, our guide on fire-water reservoir tank design and the concrete pad sizing framework cover foundation and freeze-protection detail.
Ready to move? Use the Freight Cost Estimator for a live LTL quote to your ZIP, or call 866-418-1777 to talk through this black vertical storage tank with someone who knows the freight. See the technical drawing on this page for dimensions and fitting locations before you finalize your plumbing.
