The Snyder Industries 405 Gallon Used Oil Containment Tank (SKU SII-5990702N95703) is a yellow, high-density linear polyethylene tank built for used-oil and waste-oil holding service. It stands 73 inches tall on a 48 x 48 inch footprint, holds 405 gallons, and carries a 1.9 specific-gravity rating - the heavy-duty band that matters when you store dense fluids rather than plain water. If you searched for a containment tank, an oil tank, or a Snyder waste tank, this is the vessel sized for the job.
Will it work for your used-oil job?
The 1.9 specific-gravity rating is the headline spec. A 1.9 SG wall is rated to hold contents up to that density, versus a 1.0 or 1.5 SG tank built for lighter fluids. At full water weight this tank carries roughly 3,378 lb; at its maximum rated contents weight it is rated for up to about 6,418 lb. Size the pad and any structural support to that maximum number, not the water figure - that is the spec that protects you when the tank is full of a dense fluid. The 48 x 48 inch footprint and 73-inch height make it a compact vertical for shops, fleet maintenance bays, and remote service sites where floor space is tight but you still need real capacity. Fitting and outlet configuration on this Snyder vessel is verified per unit at order rather than published here, so call us to confirm port locations before you plumb your drain and pump lines.
Sizing and siting the tank
Run your expected used-oil volume and replacement cadence through our Tank Sizing Calculator and the Tank Sizing Guide so the 405-gallon size matches how fast you generate oil between pickups. Because the loaded weight lands near 6,418 lb, a properly sized and level concrete pad is not optional - our guide on concrete pad sizing for above-ground polyethylene tanks walks the ACI 360R-10 framework for getting that base right. Note that "containment" in the name refers to the tank's waste-oil holding duty - this is the primary storage vessel, not a secondary basin. If your used-oil tank lives where a leak could reach soil or drains, review RCRA 40 CFR 264.193 secondary containment for hazardous-waste tank systems to confirm whether your operation needs a separate containment basin and a leak-detection and inspection cadence around this tank.
The mistake to avoid
The common error on a used-oil tank is treating it like a water tank and ordering on capacity alone. This tank is built to a 1.9 specific-gravity rating, the top of the catalog ladder - downgrading to a lighter 1.0 or 1.5 SG vessel to save a few inches or dollars risks a wall that is underspecified for a dense fluid over years of service. Match the SG rating to your fluid and set the tank on a pad rated for the loaded weight.
This tank ships LTL freight from the Snyder plant in Chowchilla, California, quoted live to your ZIP, with a maximum rated loaded weight near 6,418 lb that drives the LTL class - useful to know when you are arranging a forklift or dock. Get a freight quote by ZIP through our Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777 to confirm fittings, lead time, and freight before you order.
