Used Tanks for Sale
Used tanks are industrial storage and processing vessels designed to hold liquids, slurries, or gases in a wide range of manufacturing environments. Commonly used across chemical processing, food and beverage production, pharmaceuticals, energy, and water treatment, tanks are essential for storage, mixing, heating, and reaction processes. Aaron Equipment offers a large inventory of used tanks for sale in various materials, sizes, and configurations to meet specific capacity, pressure, and material compatibility requirements. Browse available inventory below or explore tank types to find equipment aligned with your process needs.
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50800048Used JBF 10,380 Gallon 304 Stainless Steel Storage Tank – Single Wall Flat Bottom Process Tank
Used JBF 10,380 Gallon 304 Stainless Steel Storage Tank. Single walled. Approximately 132" inside diameter x 176-1/2" straight side x 196-1/8" overall height and features a pitched flat bottom. Equipped with a 16" x 20" side manway, 18" top manway, 3" sanitary bottom outlet, sanitary inlet connections, top vent, and additional process ports. Includes CIP sprayball connection rated 104 GPM at 25 PSIG, stainless steel hold-down angles, and lifting provisions. Previously used in a food application.
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50800049Used JBF 10,380 Gallon 304 Stainless Steel Bulk Liquid Storage Tank for Food & Beverage Processing
Used JBF 10,380 Gallon 304 Stainless Steel Bulk Liquid Storage Tank for Food & Beverage Processing. Single wall. Approximately 132" diameter x 176-1/2" straight side x 196-1/8" overall height. Features a pitched flat bottom, 16" x 20" side manway, 18" top manway, 3" sanitary bottom outlet, 3" sanitary inlet, 4 top vent and additional sanitary process connections. Equipped with CIP sprayball connection rated approximately 104 GPM at 25 PSIG. Previously used in a food application.
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50800050JBF 10,380 Gallon Stainless Steel Process Tank – 304 SS Single-Wall Food Grade Storage Vessel
Used JBF 10,380 Gallon 304 Stainless Steel Vertical Food Grade Storage Tank. Single wall construction with approximately 132" inside diameter, 176-1/2" straight side, and 196-1/8" overall height. Tank has a pitched flat bottom for drainage to a 3" sanitary outlet, 16" x 20" side manway, and 18" hinged top manway. Additional features include multiple sanitary product connections, 4" screened vent, and CIP connection with sprayball rated 104 GPM at 25 PSIG. Previously used for food applications.
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53267018Circleville Metal Works Inc. approximately 1050 Gallon Tank
Used- Circleville Metal Works Inc. approximately 1050 gallon 304 stainless steel vertical tank. 66" diameter X 72" high straight side. Internal rated ATMOS @ 200 F. S/N CMW-936. Dished top and bottom. Top fittings: 20" manway, (1) 1.5", (1) 4", and (1) 10". (1) 1.5" side middle inlet and (1) 1" and (1) 1.5" side bottom outlets. 2" center bottom drain. Mounted on (4) legs giving 22" clearance. Built 1975.
MFR: Circleville Metal
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53267070Used Armor Metalworks 304L Stainless Steel Vertical Tank
Used- Armor Metalworks 304L Stainless Steel Vertical Tank, Approx. 10,500 gallon capacity. Internal rated ATMOS at 100 degrees F.; 1/4" shell thickness; API-650; 8 diameter X 28 straight side; Slight dished top, flat bottom; 24" top manway; 12" center vent; (4) large side top inlets; (1) 14" and (3) 8" side bottom outlets; 30" side bottom manway. Insulated and covered with sheathing.
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53267121Used Chattanooga Boiler & Tank 304L Stainless Steel Tank – 10,557 Gallons | API 650 | Built 2005
Used- Chattanooga Boiler and Tank 304L Stainless Steel Vertical Tank, 10,557 gallons. 12'-6" diameter X 15' high straight side. Rated ATMOS @ 100 degrees F. Slight Cone top, flat bottom. Design S.G. 1.0 Tank is API standard 650. S/N 0838-04. Top fittings: (1) 8", (3) 2". Has 30" side bottom manway, (3) 2", and (1) 4" side bottom outlets. Built 2005. Previously Stored Treated Water.
MFR: Chattanooga Boiler & Tank
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53608001HMI ASI, 10,566 Gallon (40m3) Horizontal Tank
Used- HMI ASI, 10,566 Gallon (40m3) Horizontal Tank, Carbon Steel. Approximate 82-5/8" diameter (2100mm) x 457" long (11,611mm). Heating coil volume .44m3. Body thickness 4mm, ends 6mm. Rockwool insulation, approximate 50mm thickness with sheathing. Approximate 5" side bottom outlet. Saddle mounted. Approximate 471" long x 87" wide x 104" tall.
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10128101Used 4,500 Liter Stainless Steel Beer Barrel Tank | Jacketed Brewery Process Vessel
Used- 1188.77 gal (4500 L) Beer Barrel tank, built by ABC- Kinglai Co, Ltd for Glacier Tanks LLC. Built 05/2016. This stainless steel tank is about 59" in diameter with a 81" straight side and 12" dished heads. Volume 4.5 m3. Design pressure shell 0.1 MPa, jacket 0.15 Mpa. Design temperature 98 degrees C. jacket on the side of tank only. Dished heads. Two top lift lugs. Tank has four legs. Top has one 3" tri clamp nozzle and one 1.25" tri clamp nozzle. Bottom nozzles one 1.25" tri clamp and one 1.5" tri clamp. Side nozzles one 16" x 13" elliptical hinged lid manway, five 1.25" tri clamp nozzles for jackets, two 1.25" tri clamp, two .75" tri clamp nozzles, and one .75" coupling. Serial# AKL16-A-10005. Overall dimensions70" x 70" x 122" tall.
MFR: ABC
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54472002Used Sonoma Stainless 11,960 Gallon Wine Tank | Glycol Jacketed & Insulated Stainless Vessel
Used- Sonoma Stainless Wine Tank, 11,960 gallon. Stainless steel. Glycol jacketed. Exterior foam insulated. 236" overall height x 127" diameter. 34" high legs/tank stand. Previously used for wine storage.
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54296016Used Feldmeier 1,200 Gallon Stainless Steel Tank – Vertical Cone Bottom Vessel w
Used- Feldmeier Stainless Steel Tank, Approximate 1,200 Gallon Capacity, Vertical. Approximately 58" diameter x 96" straight side. Dished top, coned bottom. Openings top: 18" manway with cover, 4", 3", (3) 2", Side: (2) 2". Bottom: 3", 1", 4" Center bottom outlet with approximately 25" discharge height. Mounted on (4) stainless steel legs. Serial# E-572-04.
MFR: Feldmeier
Types of Used Tanks Available
Aaron Equipment offers a wide selection of used tanks designed for different materials, capacities, and process conditions:
Stainless Steel Tanks – 0–499 Gallons – Compact storage and processing tanks ideal for pilot-scale operations, batching, and small-volume production.
Stainless Steel Tanks – 500–999 Gallons – Mid-sized vessels suited for moderate batch processing, blending, and intermediate storage applications.
Stainless Steel Tanks – 1,000–4,999 Gallons – High-capacity tanks commonly used for bulk storage, mixing, and large-scale process operations.
Stainless Steel Tanks – 5,000 Gallons & Up – Large-volume industrial tanks designed for bulk storage, continuous processing, and plant-wide distribution systems.
Carbon Steel Tanks – Durable, cost-effective vessels used for non-corrosive materials, oil storage, and heavy-duty industrial applications.
Plastic & Fiberglass Tanks – Corrosion-resistant tanks suitable for chemicals, water treatment, and applications requiring lightweight materials.
Tank Applications & Industry Uses
Used tanks are widely used in industrial processes requiring safe storage, mixing, or handling of liquids and bulk materials. Depending on design and material construction, tanks support a variety of applications:
Chemical Processing: Storage of raw materials, intermediates, and finished chemicals
Food & Beverage: Ingredient storage, blending, fermentation, and sanitary processing
Pharmaceutical & Biotech: Controlled storage and mixing of sensitive materials
Oil & Gas / Energy: Fuel storage, chemical containment, and process support
Water & Wastewater Treatment: Holding, treatment, and sludge processing
Used Tanks Buying Considerations
When selecting a used tank, it is important to evaluate both process requirements and equipment condition:
Capacity & Volume: Ensure the tank size aligns with production throughput and storage needs
Material of Construction: Match tank material (stainless, carbon steel, plastic) to process chemistry
Pressure & Temperature Ratings: Confirm compatibility with operating conditions
Configuration & Features: Evaluate agitation, insulation, jackets, and fittings
Condition & Inspection History: Review prior use, maintenance records, and structural integrity
Why Buy Used Tanks
Buying used tanks provides a cost-effective solution for expanding storage or processing capacity without the long lead times associated with new equipment. Many used tanks are available for immediate shipment, allowing facilities to maintain production schedules. Purchasing used also offers access to a wide range of sizes and materials at a reduced capital investment.
Sell Your Used Tanks
Aaron Equipment actively purchases surplus and used tanks across all sizes, materials, and configurations. Whether you are upgrading equipment, decommissioning a facility, or liquidating assets, our team can help with buyouts or consignment opportunities.
A tank is an industrial vessel used to store, process, or transport liquids, gases, or bulk materials. Tanks are designed in various sizes and materials depending on the application and may include features such as agitation, insulation, or pressure ratings for specific process requirements.
Used tanks are available in stainless steel, carbon steel, plastic, and fiberglass constructions, with sizes ranging from small batch vessels to large bulk storage tanks. Configurations may include jacketed tanks, mixing tanks, pressure vessels, and insulated storage tanks for different industrial processes.
Choosing the right tank depends on material compatibility, required capacity, operating pressure and temperature, and process needs such as mixing or heating. Evaluating tank construction, fittings, and previous usage helps ensure the equipment aligns with your production requirements.
The cost of a used tank varies based on size, material of construction, condition, and features such as agitation or pressure rating. Larger stainless steel tanks or specialized vessels typically command higher prices. Contacting a sales representative can help determine current availability and pricing.
Yes. Aaron Equipment purchases surplus and used tanks across a wide range of industries and configurations. If you have tanks available for sale, submit your equipment details to request an evaluation and explore buyout or consignment options.