1000 Gallon Propane Tank

Propane Tanks: 100 lb Cylinders to 1,000 Gallon Storage

Here’s what these tanks are, so you know what you’re looking at. They’re steel tanks that store propane gas, from a 100 pound cylinder up to a 1,000 gallon tank. The small one stands upright and moves on a hand truck. The big one sits on a base or goes underground.

Which size suits you

The 100 pound cylinder holds roughly 24 gallons. Cabins, workshops, patio heaters, food trucks, and small generators all run well from one. A full one weighs around 170 pounds, so it takes two people to move.

The 1,000 gallon tank suits large homes, farms, and businesses. It feeds heating, crop dryers, and several buildings from one spot. It’s about 16 feet long and 41 inches wide.

Safety first

Propane is dangerous, so treat this as a safety purchase before anything else. Keep tanks outdoors, upright, and away from flames, sparks, and drains. Never store or carry a cylinder in a car, basement, or closed shed. Large tanks usually need a licensed propane company to install them. Only a licensed supplier should fill either size, and local rules differ by state.

Check the paperwork

The markings tell you most of what you need to know. Small cylinders are usually built to the DOT standard, while stationary tanks carry an ASME nameplate. Read the stamp before you trust any listing. Look for the build date, and for the retest date on cylinders. A filler can refuse a cylinder that’s out of date.

Ownership matters too. Many tanks still belong to a propane company, and those can’t be filled by anyone else. Check the shell for a company name before you buy.

Tanks are never filled to the top, because gas needs room to expand. The usual limit is 80 percent, so a 1,000 gallon tank holds about 800 gallons of fuel.

Delivery and setup

A cylinder travels strapped upright, and it needs a hand truck. A 1,000 gallon tank weighs several thousand pounds, so it needs a flatbed and a crane. Above-ground tanks need a firm, level base and saddle supports. Underground tanks need a protective coating and corrosion protection. Look over the shell, valves, and fittings on arrival for dents, rust, or leaks.

If you run a business

Farm supply stores, propane dealers, and equipment yards sell both sizes steadily. Buying through a wholesale distributor usually brings your cost per unit down. You also get straight answers about condition, markings, and how tanks get delivered. Freight is the big cost, so ask about it before ordering.

That’s all we do really: tell you what we have, ship it, and let you decide.

Length: 16′

Diameter: 41″

Weight: 1,760 lbs

Leg Spacing: 121″

Capacity: 3,785 Litres