New 275 gallon IBC tote
For plants, blenders and farms that move liquid 1,000 litres at a time. This is the size most bulk liquid ships in.
| Capacity | 275 US gal (1,040 L) |
|---|---|
| External size, L x W x H | 48 x 40 x 46 in nominal; one new listing measures 47.25 x 39.25 x 45.50 in |
| Tare (empty weight) | About 127 lb on that listing; 135 lb is the common published figure |
| UN code and rating | 31HA1/Y, approved to specific gravity 1.6 or 1.9 depending on the design |
| Top opening | Screw fill cap, 6 in on the common designs |
| Discharge valve | 2 in butterfly or ball valve; camlock or NPT outlet |
| Gasket | EPDM or Viton, chosen for the product |
| Pallet | New composite pallet, forks from four sides |
| Drums it replaces | Five 55 gal drums, in about 1.25 pallet spaces |
Sources: The Cary Company, 275 gal new tote 26WN2C; IBCTanks.com, IBC specifications; Wikipedia, Intermediate bulk container; Mauser Packaging Solutions, composite IBCs. Last reviewed 2026-11-13.
What to check on delivery
Read the marking plate before the first fill. Check the code reads 31HA1 with the packing group letter (Y on most totes) and the specific gravity your product needs, that the date of manufacture is recent, and that the maximum gross mass covers your product's weight at full fill. Then check the fill cap's tamper band is whole and the valve still has its dust cap. If anything differs from the quote, tell us before you fill it.
Why 275 gallons is the usual size
A 275 gallon tote is the 1,000 litre IBC the rest of the world calls standard, built on a 48 x 40 in base so it sits on the same racking and in the same trailer as a pallet. One tote holds what five 55 gallon drums hold and takes about a quarter more floor than one pallet of drums, so a plant that switches saves handling, labels and lids as well as space (IBCTanks.com specifications).
It is also the easiest size to drain completely. At about 46 in tall, the top cap is within reach from the floor and a forklift can tip it on a stand without the tote towering over the operator. If your line already runs 275s, a new one drops into the same slot, onto the same hose and under the same fill head.
What "new" covers on this tote
New means three new parts: the HDPE bottle, the galvanized cage and the pallet. Nothing has been in it. The marking plate carries this year's month and year of manufacture, which matters if you ship regulated liquid: the 2.5-year leakproofness retest under 49 CFR 180.352 counts from that date, so a new tote reaches you with the whole window still ahead of it.
A rebottled tote has a new bottle in a used cage and is often sold as "new bottle". That suits plenty of buyers, but it isn't what we supply. If your customer or auditor asks what the container held before, the honest answer on this tote is nothing.
Questions about this tote
- What are the dimensions of a 275 gallon IBC tote?
- Nominally 48 in long, 40 in wide and about 46 in tall on its pallet. Makers differ a little: one new UN-rated tote is listed at 47.25 x 39.25 x 45.50 in.
- How much does an empty 275 gallon tote weigh?
- Roughly 127 to 135 lb, depending on the cage and pallet. Add the product: water at full fill adds about 2,290 lb (275 gal x 8.34 lb), and a heavier liquid adds more.
- How many 275 gallon totes fit on a truck?
- A 53 ft trailer carries 28 to 56 totes of 250 to 350 gallons, depending on whether they are stacked and on the load weight.
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