Used 1000–4999 Gallon Stainless Steel Tanks for Sale
1000–4999 gallon stainless steel tanks are mid- to large-capacity vessels designed for storing, mixing, or processing liquids and semi-viscous materials in industrial environments. Constructed from stainless steel for corrosion resistance and sanitary performance, these tanks are commonly used across food and beverage, chemical, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic manufacturing. Used 1000–4999 gallon stainless steel tanks provide a cost-effective solution for bulk storage and processing needs while maintaining durability and compliance with industry standards. Aaron Equipment offers a wide selection of used stainless steel tanks in this capacity range for immediate availability.
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54293003Used 1,250 Gallon 304 Stainless Steel Vertical Mix Tank – Dual Turbine Agitator,
Used 1,250 Gallon 304 Stainless Steel Vertical Mix Tank. Approximate 98" diameter x 42" straight side. Flat top, slight dish bottom. Top agitator bridge with a Chemineer 2-tier 3-turbine agitator. Driven by a 1hp, 3/60/230/460 volt, 1160rpm gear motor. Openings Top: (2) 12" manways, 1-1/2". Approximately 3" center bottom outlet. (4) internal mounted baffles. Mounted on (4) Stainless Steel Legs. No Manufacturers Tag.
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542930041,250 Gallon 304 Stainless Steel Agitated Mix Tank – Dual Turbine, Baffled, Vert
Used Agitated Stainless Steel 1,250 Gallon Mix Tank, Vertical. Approximately 98" diameter x 42" straight side. Flat top, slight dish bottom. Top agitator bridge with a Chemineer 2-tier 3-turbine agitator. Driven by a 1hp, 3/60/230/460 volt, 1160rpm gear motor. Openings Top: (2) 12" manways, 1-1/2". Approximately 3" center bottom outlet. (4) internal mounted baffles. Mounted on (4) Stainless Steel Legs. No Manufacturers Tag.
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54293005304 Stainless Steel 1,250 Gallon Batch Tank with Dual Turbine Agitator & Interna
Used 304 Stainless Steel 1,250 Gallon Chemineer Agitated Tank, Vertical. Approximately 98" diameter x 42" straight side. Flat top, slight dish bottom. Top agitator bridge with Chemineer dual 3 turbine agitator. Driven by a 1.5hp, 3/60/230/460 volt, 1175rpm gear motor. Openings Top: (2) 12" manways. Approximately 3" center bottom outlet. (4) internal mounted baffles. Mounted on (4) Stainless Steel Legs. No Manufacturers Tag.
MFR: Unknown
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53147075Used JV Northwest 1,300-Gallon Single-Wall Tank – 316 Stainless Steel
Used- JV Northwest Single-Wall Tank, 1,300-gallon. Constructed of 316 stainless steel. 78" diameter x 60" straight side; flat top, dish bottom design; Bottom head includes a 2" diameter center bottom outlet; Top ports include (1) 2" diameter tri-clamp fitting; Tank is mounted on (4) stainless steel legs and includes a bridge mount for agitation or other top-mounted equipment; Shell Thickness: 2.3mm/0.090 inches. Previously used in cosmetics applications.
MFR: JV Northwest
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53147092Used 1,500 Gallon Cherry-Burrell Vertical Stainless Steel Tank – Side Manway, Spray Bar, Polished Interior
Used 1,500 Gallon Cherry-Burrell Vertical Stainless Steel Tank Side Manway, Spray Bar, Polished Interior. Tank measures 5'4" diameter x 7' straight side with dished top and bottom heads. Features a 3" diameter center top opening reduced to 1.5", one additional 3" side top nozzle, and a 3" center bottom outlet with a secondary 2" side bottom nozzle. Includes a 20" x 16" oval side manway with an inward-swinging cover secured by a swing latch. Interior finish is polished stainless steel with clean seams and integral support welds. The tank is mounted on four stainless steel legs with adjustable footpads and includes a welded agitator mount (no agitation installed). External piping includes a mounted spray bar along one side.
MFR: Cherry Burrell
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53147093Used 1,500 Gallon Cherry-Burrell Vertical Stainless Steel Tank – Side Manway, Spray Ball, Lifting Lugs
Used 1,500 Gallon Cherry-Burrell Vertical Stainless Steel Tank Side Manway, Spray Ball, Lifting Lugs. Measures 5'4" diameter x 7' straight side with dished top and bottom heads. Constructed from polished stainless steel, the tank features a 3" diameter center top opening tapered to 1.5", one additional 3" side top nozzle, a 3" center bottom outlet, and a 2" side bottom outlet. Includes a 20" x 16" oval side manway with inward-swinging cover secured by a swing latch. Mounted on four stainless steel legs with adjustable footpads, and fitted with a welded agitator mount (no agitator included), internal spray ball line, top nozzles, and lifting lugs.
MFR: Cherry Burrell
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53264023Used Fulton 1,500 Gallon Jacketed Tank – 304 SS, 150 PSI Jacket, 20 HP Falk Mixer, Flanged Outlet
Used- Fulton Engineered Specialties 650Gallon Jacketed Tank, 304 Stainless Steel, With 20 HP Mixer. High pressure jacket rated : 150 psi @ 428 deg.f. Interior dimensions: 44'' diameter x 96'' straight side, dish bottom. Center discharge: 6'' flanged. Falk heavy duty top entry mixer, motor: 20 hp, 230/460 volt, 1740 rpm. Final output rpm: 190 approximately. Serial# 2811, National board# 1022, built 2013. Our freight specialists can assist you with door to door transportation and all customs documents needed to make the process go as smoothly as possible.
MFR: Fulton
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537490031,500 gallon capacity, Industrial Storage Tank. Manufactured by Bendel.
Used- Bendel Storage Tank, 1,500 Gallon Capacity, 304 Stainless Steel, Vertical. Slight Dish top, Flat bottom. 68" diameter x 94" straight side. Openings Top: 6", 2", 1", 18" side manway, no cover, 1" side bottom outlet with 8" discharge height. Serial# 533333. UL Listed Aboveground tank for flammable liquids.
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54567010Used Paul Mueller 1,500 Gallon 304 Stainless Steel Tank
Used Paul Mueller Company stainless steel pressure vessel, Type 304 stainless steel construction, 76" diameter x Height 170" to top mixer. 145" to top hatch, Top hatch 24" diameter x Legs 56" x 56". Serial# 106184-1, built 1992. Vessel manufactured to DIN Part RT4 pressure vessel standards. Unit designed for heat transfer service with heating surface (exact area not legible). Tank is rated Atmospheric.
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53458009Used Bavarian Brewery Technologies K30 Brew Tank – 42.2 BBL, 304 Stainless Steel
Used- Bavarian Brewery Technologies Brew Tank, Model K30, 42.2 Gross Volume BBL Capacity, Approximately 1540 gallon capacity, 304 Stainless Steel, Vertical. Approximately 72" diameter x 80" straight side. Dished top, flat bottom. Sidewall jacketed with 15psi max steam jacket. Openings Top: 16" manway with cover, 10", 1-1/2", Side: 5" with sight glass, 2" with sight glass, 1-1/2", 2" side bottom outlet with 6" discharge height. leg mounted. Serial# 0220.
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54415001Used Glacier Tanks 40 BBL Stainless Steel Brew Tank / Fermenter – Jacketed Conic
Used Glacier Tanks 40 BBL Stainless Steel Brew Tank / Fermenter Jacketed Conical Fermentation Vessel. Total volume 1550 gallon, minimum working volume 1,240 Gallons. 304 Stainless steel. Approximately 62" diameter x 84" straight side. Dished top, Cone bottom. Dimple Sidewall and bottom cone jacket, rated approximately 14.7 psi. Openings Top: 4", 2-1/2", 2", 16" side bottom manway, Approximately 2" center bottom outlet with 13" discharge height. Mounted on (4) legs. On Carbon Steel rolling cart. Serial# GT-V-3215.
MFR: Glacier
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53458008Brew Tank, Model WP-30BBL. 30 BBL Capacity
Used- Brew Tank, Model WP-30BBL. 30 BBL Capacity, approximately 1700 gallons capacity. 304 Stainless Steel. Approximately 82" diameter x 66" straight side. Dished Top, Slight Cone Bottom. Openings Top: 20" manway, 4", 3", Side: 1-1/2", 1", (2) 1-1/2" side bottom, 2" center bottom outlet, with 9" discharge height. Mounted on (4) stainless steel legs. Serial# WP-498-30BBL.
1000–4999 Gallon Stainless Steel Tank Applications & Typical Use Cases
Used 1000–4999 gallon stainless steel tanks are utilized in operations requiring moderate to high-volume liquid handling and storage. Their size range makes them versatile for both batch processing and bulk storage applications.
Typical applications include:
Storage of liquids such as water, oils, chemicals, and solvents
Mixing and blending of food products, beverages, and ingredients
Pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulation processes
Fermentation and reaction processes (depending on configuration)
Holding tanks for intermediate or finished products
Industries include food and beverage processing, chemical manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, personal care products, and industrial processing.
When to Choose a 1000–4999 Gallon Stainless Steel Tank
This tank size range is ideal for facilities that require larger storage capacity than small tanks but do not need full-scale bulk storage systems exceeding 5,000 gallons. These tanks are often selected for batch production processes, intermediate storage, or surge capacity between process steps.
Compared to smaller tanks, they reduce the frequency of refilling and improve operational efficiency. Compared to larger tanks, they offer more flexibility in plant layout and process control, especially in multi-product or batch-driven operations.
Used 1000–4999 Gallon Stainless Steel Tank Buying Considerations
When evaluating a used stainless steel tank in this capacity range, consider:
Tank orientation: Vertical vs. horizontal configurations based on space constraints
Construction material: 304 vs. 316 stainless steel depending on corrosion resistance needs
Pressure rating: Atmospheric vs. pressure or vacuum-rated designs
Agitation and internal features: Mixers, baffles, heating/cooling jackets
Condition and finish: Sanitary vs. industrial finish, weld quality, and prior use
Nozzles and fittings: Inlet/outlet sizes, manways, and connection types
Why Buy Used 1000–4999 Gallon Stainless Steel Tanks
Buying used 1000–4999 gallon stainless steel tanks helps reduce capital expenditure while providing reliable storage and processing capacity. Many tanks are available for immediate shipment, eliminating long fabrication lead times. Used equipment also allows facilities to expand capacity quickly or replace existing tanks without the cost of new custom-built units.
Sell Your Used 1000–4999 Gallon Stainless Steel Tanks
Aaron Equipment purchases surplus and used stainless steel tanks, including 1000–4999 gallon units. Whether you are upgrading, downsizing, or liquidating assets, we can assist with buyouts or consignment options. Submit your tank details to request an evaluation from our team.
A 1000–4999 gallon stainless steel tank is a mid- to large-capacity vessel used for storing or processing liquids and semi-viscous materials. These tanks are constructed from corrosion-resistant stainless steel and are commonly used in sanitary and industrial applications requiring durability and cleanability.
These tanks are used for liquid storage, mixing, blending, and processing across industries such as food and beverage, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. They are suitable for batch production, intermediate storage, and bulk handling of process fluids.
Compared to smaller tanks, 1000–4999 gallon tanks provide higher storage capacity and reduce handling frequency. Compared to larger tanks, they offer greater flexibility for batch processing and facility layout, making them ideal for operations requiring moderate volume control.
The cost depends on factors such as size, material grade (304 or 316), condition, features (agitators, jackets), and manufacturer. Tanks with sanitary finishes or pressure ratings typically command higher prices. Contact Aaron Equipment for current inventory and pricing.
Yes. Aaron Equipment purchases used stainless steel tanks across a wide range of sizes, including 1000–4999 gallon units. If you have surplus tanks available, submit your equipment details to request an evaluation.