Bushman 55 Gallon Plastic Drum

Last updated: November 9, 2026

Bushman 55 Gallon Plastic Drum

3.1/5#5 of 6 in 50 gallons and up water tanks
3.1

For bulk water you will pump or siphon out, at the lowest price per gallon of the 55-gallon tanks.

55 galCapacity
1 tankContainers
HDPEMaterial
NoneSpigot

Check price at Amazon$219.99

Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Pros

Closed-head UN-rated drum approved for food-grade contents
Stacks when sealed
Lowest price per gallon of the 55-gallon options

Cons

No spigot or fill port: you need a bung wrench and a pump
The lid is glued shut and cannot be removed

How it scores

The rating comes from 4 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.

Value $4 per gallon ($219.99, 55 gal)61
Potable claims food-grade30
Features stackable, UV resistant65
Warranty warranty not published, scored as none0

Specifications

Capacity
Model number	Tight head drum
Total capacity	55 gal
Containers	1 tank
Size (each)	22.5 x 22.5 x 34.8 in
Water safety
Material	HDPE
Food grade	Yes
Features
Spigot or outlet	None
Stackable	Yes
UV resistant	Yes

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