The Snyder Industries 70 Gallon Vertical Storage Tank is a compact, freestanding water tank molded from crosslinked linear polyethylene (XLPE) to the ASTM standard, standing 42 inches tall on a 23-inch by 23-inch footprint. At 70 gallons of usable capacity, this vertical storage tank fits tight utility rooms, pump sheds, spray-rig platforms, and rural fire-water and haul setups where floor space is at a premium but you still need a rugged wall that holds its shape under a full load.
Will it work for your site?
Filled with water, this tank carries roughly 584 pounds of contents, so plan a flat, fully supported pad rated for that load. Because the walls are heavy-duty XLPE with a 1.9 specific gravity rating, the tank is built with real structural headroom and long service life rather than being sized right at its limit for plain water. The narrow 23-inch square footprint makes it easy to strap or band in place; just confirm your slab or platform sits flat and level before filling, since a vertical tank concentrates its whole standing load through that small base. If you are unsure which size matches your draw and refill cycle, run the numbers through our Tank Sizing Calculator or read the Tank Sizing Guide. This tank does not ship with a documented outlet or fitting configuration, so confirm the bulkhead and plumbing setup with us at 866-418-1777 before you spec your connections.
XLPE crosslinked construction
Crosslinking is what separates this Snyder XLPE tank from a standard linear-polyethylene storage tank. The molecular bonds formed during rotational molding give the wall added impact strength and better resistance to stress cracking, which is why it carries the higher 1.9 SG rating. For a plain-water application that translates into durability and a long working life. If you are weighing crosslinked versus non-crosslinked wall material for a tougher duty down the road, our guide on Snyder XLPE vs HDPE walks through where that difference earns its keep. The natural white translucent wall also lets you eyeball the fluid level at a glance.
One mistake to avoid
The most common error with a tall, small-footprint vertical tank is setting it on an uneven or partially supported base. Any gap under that 23-inch square footprint puts the full standing load onto one edge and works the wall over time. Support the entire base on a flat, rated pad — our write-up on concrete pad sizing for above-ground polyethylene tanks lays out the framework for getting that slab right. If this is part of a rural fire-protection reservoir, our guide on fire-water reservoir tank design covers freeze protection and sizing discipline for cold, remote sites. Check the tank's 42-inch height and 23-inch square footprint against your available space, and see the technical drawing on this page before you plumb it in.
This tank ships by LTL freight from Snyder's Merced, California plant, quoted live to your ZIP code. LTL freight is billed separately and is not included in the list price. Get a real number in seconds with our Freight Cost Estimator, or call us at 866-418-1777 and we will work out the freight and lead time with you.
