The Snyder Industries 8750 Gallon ASTM XLPE Black Vertical Storage Tank is a heavy-duty crosslinked polyethylene (XLPE) vertical storage tank built for bulk water and demanding liquid storage where a standard linear polyethylene tank would not hold up. Molded in black XLPE and rated to 1.5 specific gravity, this Snyder tank carries 8,750 gallons on a 142-inch diameter footprint. It answers the three questions that matter before you buy: does it fit and hold your liquid, how does it ship, and what mistake sinks projects like this one.
Why the 1.5 SG rating matters
The 1.5 specific-gravity rating is this tank's real premium over a cheaper 1.0-rated water-only shell. At the full 1.5 SG rating the tank is engineered to carry up to 109,462 pounds of contents; filled with plain water at 1.0 SG the load is 72,975 pounds. In other words, water uses only about 67% of the rated content weight, leaving genuine headroom for heavier liquids and long service life. That XLPE crosslinked resin, not linear PE, is what earns the higher rating. Use the Tank Sizing Calculator and Tank Sizing Guide to confirm the working volume you actually need before committing to this size.
Does it fit your site
The tank stands 146 inches on a 142.0 x 142.0 inch footprint, so plan pad and clearance around a full 12-foot diameter. Because 146 inches is dimensionally tight for this diameter and capacity, confirm against the technical drawing on this page whether that figure is overall height or sidewall height before you size a building or clearance envelope. Those weights drive your foundation: an above-ground poly tank this size wants a properly engineered concrete pad, and our concrete pad sizing guide walks through the ACI 360R-10 framework.
Fittings and access
Per the technical drawing on this page, this tank is configured with a flange, flat-mount fittings positioned at 2.5 and 92.5 degrees around the wall, an 18-inch polyethylene threaded and vented top fitting, a SUMO fitting, and a bulkhead fitting for outlet plumbing. Access is through a manway with a 15-inch access opening for inspection and cleanout. Fitting locations and sizes are fixed at molding, so confirm bulkhead size, gasket material, and thread type against the drawing and your inlet, outlet, vent, and overflow lines before ordering. The 18-inch vented top fitting specifically prevents the tank from pulling a vacuum on rapid draw-down.
Freight and how to order
This 8,750-gallon vertical storage tank ships LTL freight from the Snyder plant in Lincoln, NE, quoted live to your ZIP. A tank of this diameter is an oversized load, so freight is set by destination and access, not bundled into the list price. Get a real number with our Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777 to arrange delivery and confirm off-load requirements. If this reservoir is headed to a rural or remote fire-protection or bulk-water role, the fire-water reservoir design guide and our industrial water reuse topology guide cover the sizing discipline behind large XLPE storage tanks. Questions on specs or freight? Call 866-418-1777.
