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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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 Conical Fermentation Vessel
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.
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14114042Used 1850 Gallon Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Stainless Steel Tank with Tri-Clamp Discharge
Used- 1850 Gallon Waukesha Cherry Burrell 316 Stainless Steel Tank. Interior Dimensions: 80" x 74" straight side. Center discharge: 4" tri-clamp. Side ports: 2" and 1/5". Top manway lid. Distance from discharge to floor is 42". (4) adjustable stainless steel legs with pads. Serial# H-486-95. 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: Waukesha
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10128086Used 1,900 Gallon JV Northwest Stainless Steel Jacketed Tank with 3 HP Agitator – 45 PSI, UM Stamped
Used 1,900 Gallon JV Northwest Stainless Steel Jacketed Tank with 3 HP Agitator 45 PSI, UM Stamped, Serial # 13847, Built 1997. Jacket in two sections is rated for 45 PSI @ 400 degree F. Tank is 78" diameter x 84" straight side. Bottom and 1/3 of the straight side jacketed. Tank has bottom mounted 3 hp agitator, 230/460 vac 3 ph power required. Top has 20" round manway with hinged lid, 10" vent pipe, one 6" tri clamp, two 3" tri clamp, and one 2" tri clamp. Jackets have two threaded connections each. Bottom has 4" 90 degree tri clamp elbow for the discharge. Side has .75" coupling with probe. Unit has four carbon steel legs.
MFR: JV Northwest
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10128084Used 2,000 Gallon SS Vertical Jacketed Tank – Cone Bottom, Dished Top, Manway, Modern Brewing
Used 2,000 Gallon SS Vertical Jacketed Tank Cone Bottom, Dished Top, Manway, Modern Brewing. Tank is 72" ID x 99.5" straight side. Side has 20" x 16" eliptical manway, one 3/4" tri clamp nozzle, two 3/4" copper pipes to the jacket. Dished top has one 2" tri clamp nozzle and one 3/4" tri clamp nozzle to a spray ball. Cone has two 1-1/2" tri clamp nozzle. Cone is 35" length. Top has four lift lugs. Manufactured by Modern Brewing & Design Inc.
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10128085Used 2,000 Gallon Santa Rosa Stainless Steel Jacketed Vertical Tank – 20 PSI MAWP, Three-Zone
Used 2,000 Gallon Santa Rosa Stainless Steel Jacketed Vertical Tank 20 PSI MAWP, Three-Zone. Overall height is 240" tall on four legs. Main shell is 66" OD x 125" straight side. Long bottom cone has two 1" threaded jacket fittings and one 2" tri clamp bottom fitting. Side has four 1" threaded fittings for the jacket, one 3" tri clamp, one 2" tri clamp, one 16" x 20" elliptical manway and two 1" threaded couplings for probes. Top has 3- 2" tri clamp fittings. Cone length 53" long.
MFR: Santa Rosa
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54512011Unused 2,000 Gallon 316 Stainless Steel Process Tank with Side Scrape Mixer
Unused TSI 2,000 Gallon Vertical Stainless Steel Agitated Tank. 316 Stainless steel. Approximately 84" diameter x 72" straight side. Dished top and bottom. Stainless steel top agitator bridge with top entering counter rotating anchor style agitator with side scrapers and inner flat bars (1/2" x 4"), bottom supported, driven by a 5//3 hp, 3 phase/60//50hz, 230/460 - 190/380 volt 1750/1450 rpm motor, and a 7.5//5 hp, 3phase/60//50hz, 230/460 - 190/380 volt, 1770/1475 rpm motor through a reducer 8.48:1 ratio. 18" Top manway. 3" Center bottom outlet, approximate 56-1/4" discharge height. Mounted on (4) stainless steel legs. Drawing available. Manufactured by (TSI) Todd Street Inc Stainless Steel Fabricators. Overall dimensions approximately 84" x 96" x 192"tall. Ideal for food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, chemical, and specialty product processing applications.
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10151489Alloy Fabricators Approximately 2,200 Gallon 316L Stainless Steel Jacketed Mix T
Used- Alloy Fabricators Approximately 2,200 Gallon 316L Stainless Steel Jacketed Mix Tank. 90" diameter x 64" straight side; Dished top and bottom; Internal rated 15 psi at 120 degrees F; 304 stainless steel half-pipe jacket rated 85 psi at 120 degrees F; 15 hp axial type agitator, 316 stainless steel, three hub with 2 blades each, 39 1/2" daimeter, upper - 2 left hand; mid - 2 left hand; bottom - 2 right hand. Serial # 1-128A; Built 1991.
MFR: Alloy & Steel Fab
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.