Your borewell gives water for a few hours. Your crops want it all day. A good tank fills that gap, and a wrongly sized one either wastes your money or leaves your field thirsty. This guide helps you pick the right water tank for farm irrigation based on how your farm actually runs.
Work out your daily demand before you look at any tank. Think about:
- Crop and acreage: Thirsty crops and bigger fields need more water.
- Season: Summer demand can be much higher than winter.
- Watering rounds: Two short rounds a day need less storage than one long one.
Then decide how many days of backup you want if the pump stops. Daily demand plus backup gives you a rough capacity. Write that number down before you buy water tank for farm use. It keeps you from being talked into a size you don’t need.
Match the Tank to Your Irrigation Method
- Drip irrigation uses water slowly and steadily, so a small or mid-size tank often does the job. Our drip irrigation range fits well with it.
- Sprinklers draw more water, faster. A water tank for sprinkler irrigation should hold enough to finish a full cycle without waiting for a refill. Our sprinkler sets help you plan the whole setup.
- Flood or hose watering empties a tank quickly. You’ll want a larger capacity, or two tanks.
Look at Your Borewell Supply
Is your borewell slow? Let the tank fill while you get on with other work, then draw water fast when you need it. A bigger tank suits you. Does your borewell run strong for as long as you need it? You can go smaller.
Either way, the tank lets you irrigate on your schedule, not your pump’s.
Why Plastic Tanks Work on a Farm
Plastic doesn’t rust, and it’s light enough to move and place easily. That makes it a practical choice for a water tank for farm irrigation.
Our plastic tanks use food-grade material and are built to handle sun, rain and corrosion. We make them through roto-moulding and blow-moulding. You can choose from 2, 3 and 4 layer options in sizes from 500 to 5000 litres, in yellow, black or white. The multilayer build helps protect your water from heat and light. See the full range on our water tanks page.
Setting It Up Outdoors
- Base: Use firm, level ground. Water weighs about 1 kg per litre, so a full 5000 litre tank carries around 5 tonnes.
- Sunlight: Keep the lid closed. Light helps algae grow, so a black tank is a smart pick for a spot in full sun. Place the tank where you can reach it for cleaning.
- Space: Measure first, and leave room to walk around it. Short on ground? Look at our underground water tank.
- Connections: Plan an inlet from your pump, an outlet to your main line, an overflow, and a drain for cleaning. Match your fittings to your pipe size. Our PVC fittings and agri pipes cover this.
Capacity Comparison
Use this as a starting point. The right size depends on your own farm, your crop and your water supply.
Capacity | Typical use | What to check |
500 L | Nursery, kitchen garden, a few beds on drip | Fine for small plots, but it empties fast on anything bigger |
750 L | Small drip plots, spray top-ups | Works if your borewell runs steadily |
1000 L | Small farms on drip, mixing and washing | A common starting size, so check it against your daily use |
1500 L | Small to mid plots, light sprinkler use | Good if you water once or twice a day |
2000 L | Mid-size fields, sprinkler cycles | Check that it covers a full cycle |
3000 L | Larger plots, slow borewells | Leave a bigger, firmer base |
5000 L | Big fields, long cycles, backup storage | Plan the space and base before you order |
Need more than 5000 litres? Two or more tanks can work together.
What Affects Farm Water Tank Price
We can’t give you one number that fits every farm, because several things change the cost:
- Capacity: More litres means more material.
- Layers: A 4 layer tank costs differently from a 2 layer one.
- Delivery: Distance to your farm makes a difference.
- Extras: Fittings, pipes and connectors add to the total.
The lowest quote isn’t always the best deal. A tank that cracks after a couple of summers costs you more in the long run. Ask about the warranty on the model you choose.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Buying on size alone, without checking your daily demand.
- Ignoring your borewell’s flow rate.
- Placing the tank on soft or uneven ground.
- Forgetting overflow and drain outlets.
- Picking the cheapest option without asking about build quality.
Compare Your Options and Talk to Us
You don’t have to guess. Tell us your acreage, your crop, your irrigation method and your borewell supply, and we’ll help you shortlist the right size and layer option.
Ready to buy water tank for farm storage? Compare our tank sizes, ask us for the current farm water tank price, and find the right water tank for farm irrigation for your land. Call us on (+91) 9289129666 or send an enquiry today on Mahavir Group.
