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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52878001Shandong HG Machinery 10,000 Liter Fermentation Tank
Unused - Shandong HG Machinery 10,000 Liter Fermentation Tank, 2641 Gallon (85 BBL), 304 Stainless Steel, Vertical. Approximately 78.74" diameter x 137.79" straight side. Dished top, 60 degree cone bottom. Jacket approximately 14m2, test pressure 0.2MPa (29 PSI). Openings top: 102mm (4"), 89mm (3.5"), 51mm (2"), Side: 540mm x 440mm Manhole (21.25" x 17.3"), 38mm (1.5"), 19mm (.75"). 1-1/2" Side cone outlet, 818mm (32.2") discharge height. 1-1/2" Center bottom outlet, approximate 60mm (2.36") discharge height. Mounted on (4) legs. Approximate 87" x 87" x 236" tall, 3400 lb
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54687133Used Caldwell tanks 2900 gallon stainless steel vertical tank. Serial # 5658-3. Tank is 90" in diameter with a 90" straight side height. 12" dome top has a 24" bolted man cover, (2) 2" threaded fit...
Used-Caldwell tanks 2900 gallon stainless steel vertical tank. Serial # 5658-3. Tank is 90" in diameter with a 90" straight side height. 12" dome top has a 24" bolted man cover, (2) 2" threaded fittings, an 1" threaded fitting, a 3" flanged fitting and an 8" flanged fitting. Top also has a 40" tall saftey railing around the tank. The 12" dish bottom has a 2" center discharge. Tank also has a 2" fill from bottom tube running from the top. Tank sits on 4 I-beam legs for a total height of 164". Good condition.
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110593303000 Gallon Jacketed Stainless Steel Dish Bottom Mix Tank
Used- 3000 Gallon Jacketed Stainless Steel Dish Bottom Mix Tank. 8' Dia. X 7' T/T. Half Pipe Stainless Steel Jacket. 2 HP, 230/460 volt Lightnin Series 10 Mixer. 3" Center bottom outlet with valve. Has slight cone top. Mounted on legs. Last used in Health/Nutritional/Biomedical Collagen products.
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54296017Used 3,200 Gallon Stainless Steel Tank – Vertical Dished Vessel with Multiple Po
Used- Stainless Steel Vertical Storage Tank, Approximate 3,200 Gallon Capacity. Approximately 88" diameter x 120" straight side. Dished top, and bottom. Openings Top: (2) 4", (4) 2". 2" Side bottom outlet, 3" bottom & 4" Center Bottom Outlet with approximate 32" discharge height. Side bottom manway with cover. Mounted on (4) stainless steel legs. No mfg tag.
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54497001Unused CECO Peerless 324 Gallon 316 Stainless Steel Vertical Oxygen Separator Vessel | ASME Pressure Vessel
Unused CECO Peerless 324 Gallon 316 Stainless Steel Vertical Oxygen Separator Vessel | ASME Pressure Vessel. 42" ID Vertical Oxygen Separator, PMC Part No. VGSP-42I-380SS-001, Drawing No. 9558B-1, is a heavy-wall vertical ASME pressure vessel designed for high-pressure oxygen service and deflagration control applications. Fabricated entirely from 316 stainless steel in accordance with ASME Section VIII Division 1, 2023 Edition, the vessel is rated for full vacuum to 380 PSIG at 194F with a MAWP of 380 PSI at 194F, a MAP of 380 PSI at 100F, and an MDMT of -4F at 380 PSI. The separator is fully ASME U-stamped and National Board registered, requires RT1 radiography, and is hydrostatically tested to 494 PSI for one hour with no PWHT required. Construction includes a 1/2" thick SA-240-316 shell, 1/2" thick 2:1 ellipsoidal heads with 0.4024" minimum formed thickness, heavy-wall Schedule 160 drain and liquid outlet nozzles, reinforced manway assembly, four support legs, lifting lugs, and a davit arm assembly. The vessel includes multiple flanged process and instrumentation connections consisting of 2" inlet, liquid inlet, and outlet nozzles, 3" liquid outlet and drain nozzles, a 2" gas purging connection, 1" DPIT, pressure indicator, vent, and relief valve nozzles, dual 3/4" level gauge connections, dual 1" level controller connections, four 1" level switch connections, and an 18" Class 300 manway. Internal surfaces are oxygen cleaned with neoprene gaskets and flange covers installed for shipment, while the exterior is cleaned, de-scaled, and finished with a sugar blast coating. Estimated vessel weights are approximately 2,412 lbs empty, 5,154 lbs operating, and 5,163 lbs hydrotest weight, with an internal capacity of approximately 324 gallons and a center of gravity located 13.12" from datum. The engineering design package includes ASME VIII Division 1 stress calculations, nozzle reinforcement analysis, hydrostatic test verification, wind and seismic analysis, structural support calculations
MFR: Peerless
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54497002Unused CECO Peerless 316 Stainless Steel Oxygen Separator Pressure Vessel | 380 PSI ASME Vessel
Unused CECO Peerless 316 Stainless Steel Oxygen Separator Pressure Vessel | 380 PSI ASME Vessel. 42" ID Vertical Oxygen Separator, PMC Part No. VGSP-42I-380SS-001, Drawing No. 9558B-1, is a heavy-wall vertical ASME pressure vessel designed for high-pressure oxygen service and deflagration control applications. Fabricated entirely from 316 stainless steel in accordance with ASME Section VIII Division 1, 2023 Edition, the vessel is rated for full vacuum to 380 PSIG at 194F with a MAWP of 380 PSI at 194F, a MAP of 380 PSI at 100F, and an MDMT of -4F at 380 PSI. The separator is fully ASME U-stamped and National Board registered, requires RT1 radiography, and is hydrostatically tested to 494 PSI for one hour with no PWHT required. Construction includes a 1/2" thick SA-240-316 shell, 1/2" thick 2:1 ellipsoidal heads with 0.4024" minimum formed thickness, heavy-wall Schedule 160 drain and liquid outlet nozzles, reinforced manway assembly, four support legs, lifting lugs, and a davit arm assembly. The vessel includes multiple flanged process and instrumentation connections consisting of 2" inlet, liquid inlet, and outlet nozzles, 3" liquid outlet and drain nozzles, a 2" gas purging connection, 1" DPIT, pressure indicator, vent, and relief valve nozzles, dual 3/4" level gauge connections, dual 1" level controller connections, four 1" level switch connections, and an 18" Class 300 manway. Internal surfaces are oxygen cleaned with neoprene gaskets and flange covers installed for shipment, while the exterior is cleaned, de-scaled, and finished with a sugar blast coating. Estimated vessel weights are approximately 2,412 lbs empty, 5,154 lbs operating, and 5,163 lbs hydrotest weight, with an internal capacity of approximately 324 gallons and a center of gravity located 13.12" from datum. The engineering design package includes ASME VIII Division 1 stress calculations, nozzle reinforcement analysis, hydrostatic test verification, wind and seismic analysis, structural support calculations
MFR: Peerless
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50202060Used Meridian 3,400 Gallon Stainless Steel Vertical Storage Tank – 72" Diameter × 216" High
Used Meridian 3,400 Gallon Stainless Steel Vertical Storage Tank 72" Diameter 216" High. Top manhole. Dished Top, Slight Cone Bottom. Center bottom outlet. On (4) stainless steel legs. Serial# 6763918.
MFR: Meridian MFG
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53790001Used 3,400 Gallon (14,000 Liter) Vertical 304 Stainless Steel Tank
Used- 3,400 Gallon (14000 Liter) Tank, 304 Stainless Steel, Vertical. Approximately 86" diameter x 131" straight side.14-gauge side wall and 12 gauge top and bottom. Openings Top: 18" manway, with 2" Side port, 2" Bottom center discharge. Mounted on 6 legs. No manufacturers tag.
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52933001Used Crepaco 3500-Gallon Stainless Steel Tank – Vertical for Sale
Used- Crepaco 3,500-gallon vertical tank constructed of 304 stainless steel, measuring approximately 96" diameter x 118" straight side. Tank features a dished top with dent, coned bottom, fixed stainless steel agitator bridge, (1) internal baffle, and (1) spray ball. Top openings include (2) 1-1/2" openings, (1) 2-1/2" opening, (1) 4" drive opening, and (1) 12" manway with cover. Side includes (1) 20" x 16" oval manway with cover, with a 2" center bottom outlet for product discharge. Tank is supported by (6) stainless steel legs. Serial #C6934, Built 2000. Possible applications and suitable products include beverage batching, liquid food storage, ingredient blending, chemical intermediates, wash-water/CIP storage, and non-pressure bulk liquid storage.
MFR: Crepaco
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54330001Used 3,500 Gallon Vertical Mixing Tank | 304 Stainless Steel Beverage-Grade Vessel
Used 3,500 Gallon Vertical Mixing Tank | 304 Stainless Steel Beverage-Grade Vessel. 7'9" D x 12' OAH. Dome top, sloped bottom. Side manhole. Side discharge outlet. Side-mounted agitator. Has CIP sprayball. Inlets at top of tank. On stainless steel legs. Previously used in a beverage application.
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54154001Used – 3,800 Gallon Stainless Steel Vertical Storage Tank – 316 SS, Flat Top, Di
Used- Stainless Steel Vertical Storage Tank, Approximately 3800 Gallon Capacity, 316 Stainless Steel. Flat top, Dish bottom. Approximately 94" diameter x 128" straight side. Openings Top" (3) 2" 23" x 23" manway with cover. 2" Center bottom outlet, approximate 9" discharge height. Mounted on (4) Carbon steel legs.
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.