Water Tank Trailers For Sale

About Water Tank Trailers

There are a lot of reasons to move water from one point to another. Fire departments use large tanks of water to fight fires in areas with little to no access to water lines or fire hydrants. Construction crews use water to control dust or clean equipment. When water access is cut off due to natural disasters or quality issues, emergency assistance organizations transport large quantities of potable water to affected populations. To transport the water for these purposes, a water tank trailer is a necessity.

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Wylie Express Water Wagon

Water tank trailers are mobile systems designed to haul water for use on construction sites, farms and ranches, and other jobsites. Sometimes referred to as “water wagons” or “water buffaloes,” water tank trailers can carry anywhere from 500 to 7,000 gallons (1,900 to 26,500 liters) and have bumper-pull or ball and receiver hitches or pintle hitches. They often possess pump and hose equipment for transferring water into or out of their tank, as well as a spray bar and/or spray wand to apply water where it’s needed, and frequently have tanks constructed from food-safe materials to allow the carrying of potable water.

Construction & Features

Common features of water tank trailers include poly or stainless steel tanks, metal frames, tandem axles with leaf springs, adjustable height ball hitches, and centrifugal or high-pressure pumps. Optional equipment can include items such as spray bars, various hose types, including fire hoses and pressure hoses, various hitch types, and automated hose reels. Hydraulic braking is most common, but some models also offer electric brakes as well. Some tank trailers have pump systems to release the water from the tank while other, simpler models use gravity.

Find The Right Water Tank Trailer

You’ll find a large selection of new and used water tank trailers from manufacturers such as Altec, Behnke, Champ Equipment, Multiquip, Wylie, and others for sale at TruckPaper.com. You can also always find big selections of other tank trailers for sale, including gasoline and fuel trailers and other tank trailer types. If you’re looking to haul water in much greater capacities, visit Truck Paper’s water tank semitrailer listings.