The Snyder Industries 300 Gallon Vertical Storage Tank (SKU 8040000N48) is a black, crosslinked polyethylene (XLPE) tank built for heavy-duty water and liquid storage. It holds 300 gallons in a compact 46 x 46 inch footprint and stands 51 inches tall, so it fits through standard gate widths and tucks into the corner of a pump house, barn, or equipment shed without a sprawling pad. The XLPE resin carries a 1.9 specific gravity rating, giving you real headroom above the density of water for denser liquids up to that limit.
Capacity 300 gal · 46"W × 46"D × 51"H · Black XLPE · SG 1.9
Will this 300 gallon vertical tank work for your site?
Filled with water, this tank weighs about 2,502 pounds, and it is rated to carry contents up to 4,754 pounds at its 1.9 specific gravity limit. Plan your slab and stand around those numbers: a full 300 gallon vertical tank concentrates that load over a 46 x 46 inch base, so a level, continuous-support pad is not optional. Our concrete pad sizing guide walks through the ACI 360R-10 framework for above-ground polyethylene tanks. If you are still choosing a capacity, run the numbers through our Tank Sizing Calculator and Tank Sizing Guide first. For rural fire-protection storage, the fire-water reservoir design guide covers NFPA 22 sizing and cold-climate freeze protection.
Why crosslinked polyethylene
This is a crosslinked polyethylene (XLPE) tank, not standard linear HDPE. Crosslinking bonds the polymer chains for greater impact and stress-crack resistance than a single-layer HDPE wall, which is why the 1.9 specific gravity rating holds for liquids denser than water up to that limit. If you are weighing the two constructions, our XLPE vs HDPE breakdown explains when the crosslinked wall earns its place. For fitting layout and outlet placement, refer to the technical drawing on this page rather than assuming a standard configuration.
The mistake to avoid
Do not undersize the foundation or set this tank on bare soil, gravel, or an uneven surface. A vertical storage tank is designed for uniform bottom support; point loads and voids under the base are the leading cause of stress cracking in polyethylene tanks. Confirm your pad is flat, full-contact, and rated for the loaded weight before you fill.
This tank ships LTL freight from the Snyder plant in Marked Tree, Arkansas, quoted live to your ZIP code. Get a real freight rate in the Freight Cost Estimator, or call us at 866-418-1777 and we will build the quote and confirm lead time with you.
