The Snyder Industries 8750 Gallon Vertical Storage Tank is a heavy-duty crosslinked polyethylene (XLPE) vessel built for large-volume bulk water and liquid storage where a single tank has to hold a lot and stand up to demanding service. It carries a 1.9 specific gravity rating, stands 146 inches tall on a 142 x 142 inch footprint, and comes in Natural White so you can read the level through the wall. If you have been searching for a large vertical storage tank or a Snyder XLPE tank at this capacity, this is the model that answers it.
Will it work for your site?
At 8,750 gallons of nominal capacity, a full load of water weighs roughly 72,975 pounds, and the tank is rated to a maximum 1.9 specific gravity liquid, carrying contents up to about 138,652 pounds within spec. That heavier-than-water headroom is the real reason to choose crosslinked resin over standard HDPE: the XLPE wall is stress-crack resistant and holds up under denser, heavier liquids. If you are weighing crosslinked against standard resin for your duty, our Snyder XLPE vs HDPE comparison lays out exactly where that 1.9 SG rating earns its keep. Run your fill volumes through the Tank Sizing Calculator and the Tank Sizing Guide to confirm working volume and freeboard before you commit to a footprint this size.
Fittings and access
The tank is configured with a flange plus two flat fittings set at 2.5 degrees and 92.5 degrees, an 18-inch polyethylene threaded and vented top fitting that serves as the tank's vent for fill and draw air exchange, a S.U.M.O. self-aligning outlet, and a separate standard bulkhead fitting — plumb pump suction, drain, and vent to the right port for each. A manway with 15 inches of clear access opening allows interior inspection and cleaning. One caveat worth planning for: at 1.9 SG the fitting gaskets and O-rings, not the XLPE wall, are the leak path, so seal the S.U.M.O., bulkhead, and threaded ports with gaskets rated for your stored liquid. Review the technical drawing on this page to confirm exact fitting positions, port sizes, elevations, and gasket compatibility against your plumbing plan.
Foundation and planning
A vessel carrying this much weight needs a proper base. Read our guide on concrete pad sizing for above-ground polyethylene tanks to size a pad that supports the full loaded weight without settling, and if this is going into rural fire-water service, the fire-water reservoir design guide walks through NFPA 22 sizing discipline.
This tank ships by LTL freight from the Snyder plant in Lincoln, NE, quoted live to your ZIP because of its size and weight. Get an exact number from our Freight Cost Estimator or call us at 866-418-1777 and we will handle the quote and delivery logistics with you.
