What is the largest galvanized stock tank available?
10′ foot tank
NEW The 10′ foot tank is the largest stock tank commercially available, and now you can have it shipped directly to your driveway!
How heavy is an 8 foot stock tank?
Weight: 176 lbs.
Do stock tanks rust?
The truth is the stock tank will rust with time even with regular water with no chemicals or salt in it. The goal is to catch it in the beginning and fix the problem before it spreads.
How many gallons does a 6 foot stock tank hold?
390 gal
CountyLine Round Galvanized Stock Tank, 6 ft. x 2 ft., 390 gal.
How big of a stock tank can you buy?
Tanks can range from 2 to 10 feet in length and width for square or rectangular tanks, and 2 to 10 feet in diameter for round tanks, which can hold between 25 to 800 gallons of water.
How do you prevent water troughs from rusting?
The most common method of corrosion control is coating the tank wall with paint. The coating of paint forms a physical barrier between the tank wall and the water. As a result, electrons cannot flow from the tank wall into the water and the tank wall does not corrode.
How long does a galvanized stock tank last?
Stock tanks routinely last for 20+ years on farms, where they’re subject to abuse by livestock, tractors, and harsh elements.
How do you transport a large stock tank?
Trailers with a tall gate work best as you can bump the tank up against the gate for added security. Whichever way you choose to transport your stock tank, make sure to ratchet strap it down until you feel it’s secure. If you’ve never used a ratchet strap, no worries!
What is the deepest stock tank available?
Bottomless Tanks Bottomless stock tanks are a more permanent alternative to traditional steel stock tanks and they’re available in much larger sizes than traditional stock tanks. Choose from 12′ diameter all the way up to 30′! Bottomless tanks have deeper depths of 26”, 33”, and even 44’“ (on a limited basis).
How big of a water trough do I need?
The size of a water trough depends on how many horses are drinking from it and the size of your pasture. If you keep several horses, you need a large trough of 150-gallon capacity. For 1-2 horses, a small trough of 25 gallons should be adequate.
How do I keep my galvanized stock tank from rusting?
To prevent rusting and corrosion, seal the inside of the water tank before use with a rust-proof agent like a rubber coating (e.g., Flex Seal, available on Amazon) or truck bed coating spray (e.g., Rust-Oleum Automotive, available on Amazon).
How heavy is a stock tank?
The galvanized stock tank is equipped with a 1 inch drain plug to evacuate water to clean or move the water tank. The tank weighs approximately 95 lbs.
How do you transport a 10 foot stock tank?
If you have a wide load permit or are willing to do the work and pay to get one, you could definitely lay a 9 ft. or 10 ft. stock tank flat and criss cross the ratchet straps. Trailers with a tall gate work best as you can bump the tank up against the gate for added security.