The Snyder Industries 2000 Gallon ASTM XLPE Black Vertical Storage Tank is a crosslinked polyethylene (XLPE) vertical storage tank rated to 1.5 specific gravity, giving you headroom above plain water and lighter fluids in a single upright footprint. It stands 88 inches tall on a 90 x 90 inch base and holds 2,000 gallons. Built as an ASTM crosslinked (XLPE) tank, this is the kind of black vertical tank buyers reach for when they need real rated capacity and a proven Snyder build.
Will this tank work for your application
Two numbers drive the decision. Filled with water, the tank carries about 16,680 pounds of contents; at its full 1.5 SG rating it can hold up to 25,020 pounds. That rated ceiling is what the crosslinked wall and the 1.5 SG spec are built around, so you can run denser-than-water fluids where a standard 1.0 SG tank would be over its limit. Note the proportions before you plan clearances: at 90 inches across and 88 inches tall, this tank is slightly wider than it is tall, so measure any doorway, shed opening, or low-clearance install to the full 90-inch width. The square footprint matches the tank diameter, so plan your pad and containment to that same width. For layout and draw-down math, the Tank Sizing Calculator and Tank Sizing Guide walk you through usable volume versus nameplate volume. The black exterior blocks light, which limits algae growth in outdoor storage service.
Set it up right the first time
The common mistake with an XLPE vertical tank is treating the 1.5 SG rating as a license to skip the pad. A 25,020-pound loaded weight demands a full, level, continuously supported foundation under the entire base. Our guide on concrete pad sizing for above-ground polyethylene tanks covers the ACI 360R-10 framework for exactly this load. Just as important, leave freeboard when you fill: running near the 1.5 SG ceiling plus thermal expansion means nameplate volume is not usable volume, a point the Snyder Captor freeboard sizing guide works through in detail. Confirm the fitting layout before you plumb, and confirm your fluid density against the 1.5 SG rating rather than assuming water weight. If your storage sits in a cold climate or feeds private fire protection, the fire-water reservoir design guide and its freeze-protection notes are worth a read. Cross-shopping brands at this size is covered in our Snyder vs Norwesco vs Chem-Tainer 2000 gallon comparison.
Freight and how to order
This vertical storage tank ships LTL freight, quoted live to your ZIP, from the nearest Snyder plant in Lincoln, NE or Philippi, WV. Two origins is a real freight lever, and the West Virginia plant in particular helps East Coast destinations, so we route from whichever lands your ZIP the best rate. Get an exact number with the Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777. Listed price is the tank before freight; LTL is always quoted separately to your destination.
