The Snyder Industries 2000 Gallon ASTM XLPE Black Heavy Duty Vertical Storage Tank (SKU 5050300N48) is a crosslinked linear polyethylene (XLPE) vertical storage tank built for demanding bulk water and heavy-liquid duty. It holds 2,000 gallons, stands 84 inches tall on a 96 x 96 inch footprint, and carries a 1.9 specific gravity rating - meaning it is engineered to hold contents substantially denser than water. At 7 feet tall on an 8-foot base, it is an unusually squat 2,000-gallon tank, which clears low-eave pole-barn and low-clearance installs that a taller tank of the same capacity will not. The black exterior blocks light to discourage algae growth in stored water.
Will it work for your site?
Start with weight and footprint, because both drive your pad. Filled with water, this tank weighs about 16,680 lbs; loaded to its maximum rated 1.9 SG contents it reaches roughly 31,692 lbs. The trap is sizing your pad to the water number - because the tank is rated to 31,692 lbs, engineer the pad to that figure regardless of what you intend to store. You need a level, engineered pad rated for that load across the full 96 x 96 inch base, not gravel or bare soil. Run your numbers through the Tank Sizing Calculator and the Tank Sizing Guide before you pour anything.
Fittings and access
Per the technical drawing on this page, this vertical storage tank is configured with a flanged outlet and an 18-inch PE threaded, vented manway with 15-inch clear access for interior entry, cleaning, and inspection. Confirm the fitting locations and outlet elevations against the technical drawing before you finalize your plumbing runs. Connections at the threaded PE port and flange need properly sized, chemically appropriate gaskets seated at the flange face, and the piping must be independently supported so no load is carried on the tank wall.
XLPE vs HDPE and the mistake to avoid
The single most common sizing error on a heavy-duty tank like this is treating the 1.9 SG rating as a capacity increase - it is not. You still get 2,000 usable gallons; the crosslinked material simply lets you store denser contents safely. And 1.9 SG is the ceiling for this poly build, not a step on a ladder - if your media is denser than a 31,692 lb max rated load allows, you are at the top of the polyethylene envelope and the next step is steel or FRP, not a heavier poly tank. If you are weighing this against a standard non-crosslinked tank, our guide on Snyder XLPE vs HDPE: when crosslinking matters walks through where the extra wall strength earns its keep, and the Snyder vs Norwesco vs Chem-Tainer 2000 gallon comparison lines this model up against the alternatives. For fire-reserve and rural water storage, see our fire-water reservoir design guide.
This tank ships LTL freight from the Snyder plant in Chowchilla, California, quoted live to your ZIP code. Get an exact number in seconds with our Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777 and we will quote it for you and confirm the fitting layout, pad requirements, and lead time for your project.
