Bushman 55 Gallon Plastic Drum
For bulk water you will pump or siphon out, at the lowest price per gallon of the 55-gallon tanks.
Amazon $219.99$219.99
The Bushman 55 Gallon Plastic Drum rates 3.1 among 50 gallons and up water storage tanks; the Norwesco 45 Gallon Flat Bottom Utility Tank rates 2.1 among 25 to 49 gallons ones. The Bushman 55 Gallon Plastic Drum costs $70 less ($219.99 vs $289.99).
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Norwesco 45 Gallon Flat Bottom Utility Tank
For a 45-gallon flat-bottom utility tank with a 1 in. drain, at a fair price per gallon.
Amazon $289.99$289.99
Scores side by side
These two sit in different size classes (50 gallons and up and 25 to 49 gallons), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Bushman 55 Gallon Plastic Drum | Norwesco 45 Gallon Flat Bottom Utility Tank |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.1/5 |
| Value 40% | 61 $4 per gallon ($219.99, 55 gal) | 35 $6.44 per gallon ($289.99, 45 gal) |
| Potable claims 25% | 30 food-grade | 0 no NSF, food-grade or BPA-free claim published, scored as none |
| Features 20% | 65 stackable, UV resistant | 20 1 in. outlet fitting |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Bushman 55 Gallon Plastic Drum | Norwesco 45 Gallon Flat Bottom Utility Tank | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Total capacity | 55 gal | 45 gal |
| Containers | 1 tank | 1 tank |
| Size (each) | 22.5 x 22.5 x 34.8 in | 38 x 18 x 22 in |
| Water safety | ||
| Material | HDPE | Polyethylene |
| Food grade | Yes | - |
| Features | ||
| Spigot or outlet | None | 1 in. outlet |
| Stackable | Yes | No |
| UV resistant | Yes | - |