Purchasing a liquid storage tank for your rural home, farm, or business is unlikely to be a frequent purchase. Thatβs why we want to make sure you have all of the resources needed to make a confident and educated purchase decision.
Below youβll find some of the most commonly asked questions we get from our customers regarding Horizontal Tanks.
Why choose a Horizontal Tank?
Horizontal Tanks are available in multiple shapes, including free-standing with moulded in legs, round – requiring a metal stand, and lower profile elliptical with moulded in legs. Horizontal tanks are designed with thicker walls and a lower center of gravity that make it the tank of choice for mobile applications. Most commonly, theyβre used in the back of a truck, on a flatbed trailer for towing on a farm, or for water delivery vehicles. If youβre looking for a stationary tank, Vertical Liquid Storage Tanks may be the better option for you.
What are the size options?
Weβve prepared this simple chart below to cover all of the free standing and elliptical tanks we offer at Ontario Agra. You can also download them as a PDF here.
| PART NO. | Capacity | Weight (LBS) | Dimensions (Inches) |
| FS0035-18 | 35 Gallon | 16 | 18 x 34 |
| FS0055-23 | 55 Gallon | 22 | 23 x 34 x 27 |
| FS0065-24 | 65 Gallon | 33 | 24 x 39 |
| FS0070-24 | 70 Gallon Stackable | 37 | 24 x 39 |
| FS0125-32 | 125 Gallon | 54 | 32 x 44 |
| FS0165-32 | 165 Gallon | 72 | 32 x 54 |
| FS0225-38 | 225 Gallon | 87 | 38 x 52 |
| FS0325-38 | 325 Gallon | 108 | 38 x 72 |
| FS0335-44 | 335 Gallon | 118 | 44 x 56 |
| FS0510-57 | 510 Gallon ELLIPTICAL | 164 | 57 x 80 x 39 |
| FS0535-48 | 535 Gallon | 186 | 48 x 78 |
| FS0735-48 | 735 Gallon* | 252 | 48 x 103 |
| FS0925-DW | 925 Gallon* | 292 | 62 x 81 |
| FS1005-48 | 1005 Gallon* | 342 | 48 x 130 |
| FS1035-78 | 1035 Gallon ELLIPTICAL* | 292 | 78 x 90 x 52 |
| FS1065-56W | 1065 Gallon* | 342 | 56 x 105 |
| FS1300-DW | 1300 Gallon* | 427 | 62 x 114 |
| FS1610-78 | 1610 Gallon ELLIPTICAL* | 530 | 78 x 139 x 56 |
| FS1750-62W | 1750 Gallon* | 616 | 62 x 147 |
| FS1800-2W | 1800 Gallon* | 580 | 62 x 149 |
| FS1850-78 | 1850 Gallon ELLIPTICAL* | 571 | 78 x 139 x 63 |
| FS2350-88 | 2350 Gallon ELLIPTICAL* | 920 | 88 x 146 x 63 |
| FS2600-2W | 2600 Gallon* | 850 | 62 x 212 |
| FS2750-88 | 2750 Gallon ELLIPTICAL* | 1150 | 88 x 146 x 70 |
| FS3250-88 | 3250 Gallon ELLIPTICAL* | 1208 | 88 x 146 x 79 |
| FS3750-88 | 3750 Gallon ELLIPTICAL* | 1422 | 88 x 146 x 91 |
| FS4200-92 | 4200 Gallon ELLIPTICAL | 1648 | 92 x 195 x 80 |
| FS4250-88 | 4250 Gallon ELLIPTICAL* | 1617 | 88 x 146 x 101 |
| FSxxxx-W = Without Sump * = Hoops Required |
Which tank is (likely) best for your needs?
Depending on the purpose of your tank, you may have different considerations. The obvious being size, where pickup trucks will tend to have smaller tanks, farmers and water delivery trucks will likely end up with tanks in the 2000 USG to 4000 USG range.
Towing capacity is a major consideration. You want to ensure the vehicle is capable of consistently hauling your tank once it is full.
As a basic example, water weighs 8.34lbs or 3.785 kgs per US Gallon, and an average pickup truck bed is 72β x 60β. This means the FS0335-44, a 335 US Gallon Free Standing Horizontal Tank measuring 44β³ x 44β³ x 56β, with a weight of 118 lbs would easily fit in the back of most trucks. However, once that tank is full it will hold 2793.9 lbs or 1267.98 kgs or water, making the total weight 2911.9 lbs. As an example, the Ford F150 regular bed truck is rated for 2900 lbs. That means that this water tank alone would require this truck bed to be at capacity every time itβs being used.
The bottom line with weight is to understand your vehicle, trailer, or flatbed capacity and take it into consideration when choosing your tank.
What chemicals can I store in Ace Roto-Mold liquid storage tanks?
The most accurate resource for this is the Chemical Resistance Data Chart on pages 21-23 of this pdf. This will determine if the chemical to be stored is compatible with polyethylene. If this resistance data does not list the chemical you intend to store in the tank, contact the chemical manufacturer for recommendations regarding storage in polyethylene tanks. The most common uses of these tanks include fertilizer for farms, oils or petroleum, and water.
Availability, lead time, and delivery options.
We do our best to have the entire range of Horizontal Tanks listed above in stock and available in our yard at all times. If we have your desired tank in stock, we can deliver it throughout Southern Ontario within a few days, or throughout Canada within about a week. If we need to order it from the manufacturer, this can take between 2-6 weeks, depending on which tank. You can call or email our team to get a custom quote, or request a custom freight quote online at checkout.
No matter how experienced you are with horizontal tanks, weβve got the products, resources, and knowledge to help you feel confident throughout your purchase journey. Call or email us today for help.
