The first and still the best... Portable Collapsible Tank
Fol-Da-Tank doubles the firefighting ability of a tanker truck. At an affordable price.

It was more than 56 years ago that the first Fol-Da-Tank was introduced to firefighters, who recognized its value and quality immediately. In fact, the quality was so good many of these original models are still on the job, performing like new. Two men can unload the Fol-Da-Tank from the truck and set up in less than 30 seconds. While the pumper empties the Fol-Da-Tank a tanker can be bringing more water. Fol-Da-Tank has proved to be the practical answer as an extra water supply for rural areas where water pressure is low or as a back-up facility for municipal fire departments. Fol-Da-Tanks come standard with grab handles placed on the floor of the liner and (Patent Pending) pinch free design to help firefighters when folding the tank. Fol-Da-Tanks are a great resource for oil spill containment and oil spill clean up.
Constructions Features:
- New rugged HPR™ High Performance Rubber (replaced hypalon), 22 oz. or 30 oz. Vinyl and 23 oz. Urethane liners
- Solid brass grommets
- Closely spaced grommets to prevent the liner from sagging
- Hinge protectors (Patent Pending) pinch free design
- Liner pick up grab handles (NEW & IMPROVED)
Liner Fabrics:
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The most reliable fabrics to choose from.
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17 oz. HPR™ High Performance Rubber - Red or Yellow
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22 oz. HPR™ High Performance Rubber - Red or Yellow
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22 oz. Vinyl - Red, Yellow, Blue or Orange
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30 oz. Vinyl - Red, Yellow, Black or Orange
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23 oz. Urethane
Options:
- 22 oz. vinyl sides with heavy duty 32 oz. vinyl base liners.
- Double folding frames. (See Below)
- 40" long equalizer drain sleeves.
- Grab handle and (Patent Pending) hinge protector kits for your existing tanks.
- Replacement liners and frame are available to fit all Fol-Da-Tank frame sizes.
- Custom liners and frames can be made to fit all manufacturers' portable tanks.
- Rectangular size frames and liners are also offered.
- Patch Kits are available for all styles of Fol-Da-Tanks. Kit includes: 1 pint of adhesive, approximately 1 yard of material, scissors, seam roller, scratch pad, alcohol prep pads and tool box.
Steel frames
- 7/8" o.d. round tube, 14 gague wall structural steel with snag free finish
- 3/4" square tube, 14 gague wall structural steel with snag free finish
- 1" square tube, 14 gague wall structural steel with snag free finish
- Die cut, heavy duty gague hinges with heavy duty bolts
Aluminum frames:
- 1" square tube, 1/8" wall structural aluminum with snag free finish - Aluminum square tube is 26% lighter than steel
- 1" square tube with rounded corners
- 1" schedule 40 aluminum round tube frame (See Below)
- Die cut aluminum sheet plate hinges
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| Two men can unload the Fol-Da-Tank from the truck and set up in less than 30 seconds. |
While the pumper empties the Fol-Da-Tank a tanker can be bringing more water. |
With the fire out, Fol-Da-Tank can be emptied quickly with the exclusive 10" dia. quick release drain sleeve. |
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Fol-Da-Tanks come standard with grab handles placed on the floor of the liner to help firefighters pick up the liner when folding. Grab handle add on kits are also available. Note new finger grip design. Available since 2002.
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Frame Dimensions
| Part No. - Steel |
FDTS-600 |
FDTS-1000 |
| Part No. - Aluminum |
FDTA-600-Alum.
Us.Gal./Imp.Gal./Liter |
FDTA-1000-Alum. |
| Dimensions |
600/500/2200 |
1000/830/3800 |
| FEET Open |
6'3" x 6'3" x 29" |
8'3" x 8'3" x 29" |
| FEET Closed |
6'3" x 7" x 29" (9" width for alum) |
8'3" x 7" x 29" (9" width for alum) |
| Meters Open |
1.8 x 1.8 x .71 |
2.4 x 2.4 x .71 |
| Meters Closed |
1.8 x 1.8 x .71 |
2.4 x .18 x .71 |
Approximate
Weight
(Steel/Aluminum) |
95 lbs. / 70 lbs.
43 kg / 31 kg |
125 lbs. / 95 lbs.
52 kg / 43 k |
| Part No. - Steel |
FDTS-1500 |
FDTS-2100 |
| Part No. - Aluminum |
FDTA-1500-Aluminum |
FDTA-2100-Alum. |
| Dimensions |
1500/1250/5600 |
2100/1650/7500 |
| FEET Open |
10'3" x 10'3" x 29" |
11'3" x 11'3" x 29" |
| FEET Closed |
10'3" x 7" x 29" (9" width for alum) |
11'3" x 7" x 29" (9" width for alum) |
| Meters Open |
3 x 3 x .71 |
3.4 x 3.4 x .71 |
| Meters Closed |
3 x .18 x .71 |
3.4 x .18 x .71 |
Approximate
Weight(Steel/Aluminum) |
145 lbs. / 110 lbs.
66 kg / 50 kg |
165 lbs. / 125 lbs.
75 kg / 57 kg |
| Part No. - Steel |
FDTS-2500 (2 drain sleeves) |
| Part No. - Aluminum |
FDTA-2500-Aluminum |
| Dimensions |
2500/2000/9500 |
| FEET Open |
12'3" x 12'3" x 29" |
| FEET Closed |
12'3" x 7" x 29" (9" width for alum) |
| Meters Open |
3.7 x 3.7 x .71 |
| Meters Closed |
3.7 x 3.7 x .71 |
Approximate
Weight(Steel/Aluminum) |
175 lbs. / 130 lbs.
80 kg / 59 kg |
| Part No. - Steel |
FDTS-3000
(2 drain sleeves) |
FDTS-3500
(2 drain sleeves) |
| Part No. - Aluminum |
FDTA-3000-Alum.
(2 drain sleeves) |
FDTA-3500-Alum.
(2 drain sleeves) |
| Dimensions |
3000/2500/11300 |
3500/2900/13250 |
| FEET Open |
13'3" x 13'3" x 29" |
14'3" x 14'3" x 29" |
| FEET Closed |
13'3" x 7" x 29" (9" width for alum) |
14'3" x 7" x 29" (9" width for alum) |
| Meters Open |
4 x 4 x .71 |
4.2 x 4.2 x .71 |
| Meters Closed |
4 x .18 x .71 |
4.2 x .18 x .71 |
Approximate
Weight(Steel/Aluminum) |
185 lbs. / 135 lbs.
84 kg / 61 kg |
210 lbs. / 155 lbs.
95 kg / 70 kg |
| Part No. - Steel |
FDTS-4000
(2 drain sleeves) |
FDTS-5000
(2 drain sleeves) |
| Part No. - Aluminum |
FDTA-4000-Alum.
(2 drain sleeves) |
FDTA-5000-Alum.
(2 drain sleeves) |
| Dimensions |
4000/3300/15000 |
5000/4100/19000 |
| FEET Open |
15'3" x 15'3" x 29" |
17' x 20' x 24" |
| FEET Closed |
15'3" x 7" x 29" (9" width for alum) |
10' x 15" x 24" |
| FEET Open (optional size) |
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17' x 17' x 29 " |
| FEET Closed (optional size) |
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17' x 7 " x 29" |
| Meters Open |
4.6 x 4.6 x .71 |
5.2 x 6.1x .61 |
| Meters Closed |
4.6 x .18 x .71 |
3.0 x .38 x .61 |
Approximate
Weight
(Steel/Aluminum) |
250 lbs. / 185 lbs.
114 kg / 84 kg |
300 lbs. / 220 lbs.
136 kg / 100 kg |

1" Schedule 40 Aluminum Round Tube Frame

The round tube aluminum frame has been used and proven in the most remote and extreem environments for water and oil containment. Now this frame is being introduced to the firefighting market. This rugged frame proves to be the answer for many firefighting situations. Along with the Fol-Da-Tank liner selections, this new model will be a very valuable addition to rural fire departments and the U.S. Forest Service.
Constructions Features:
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Aircraft quality 1" schedule 40 aluminum round tube
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Caps on all open ends of the tubing - No sharp ends
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Hinge Protectors - No more pinching
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Same weight as 1" square tube aluminum
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Heavy duty hinging

The Original "DBL-FOLD"™ Folding Frame


Double folding frame shown with new "Secure-Lock"™ technology.
When storage space is at a premium the "DBL-FOLD"™ will help you save on space. This frame design stores in half the space of a standard dimension framed tank. The "DBL-FOLD"™ comes standard with easy lift liner pickup handles and "Secure-Lock"™. The liner can also be produced with 22 oz. sides and heavy duty 32 oz. floor and have standard quick release drain sleeves. All grommets are closely spaced to prevent any liner sagging.
Constructions Features:
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New rugged HPR™ High performance Rubber (replaces hypalon), 22 oz. or 30 oz. vinyl and 23 oz. Urethane liners
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Solid brass grommets
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Hinge protectors (Patent Pending)
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Liner pick up grab handles
Double Folding Frame Dimensions (Optional)
| Size |
Steel (closed dimensions) |
Aluminum (closed dimensions) |
| FDT-600 |
3' x 15" x 29" |
3' x 18" x 29' |
| FDT-1000 |
4'3" x 15" x 29" |
4'3" x 18" x 29" |
| FDT-1500 |
5'3" x 15" x 29" |
5'3" x 18" x 29" |
| FDT-2100 |
5'9" x 15" x 29" |
5'9" x 18" x 29" |
| FDT-2500 |
6'3" x 15" x 29" |
6'3" x 18" x 29" |
| FDT-3000 |
6'9" x 15" x 29" |
6'9" x 18" x 29" |
| FDT-3500 |
7'3" x 15" x 29" |
7'3" x 18" x 29" |
| FDT-4000 |
7'9" x 15" x 29" |
7'9" x 18" x 29" |
| FDT-5000 |
10'3" x 15" x 29" |
10'3" x 18" x 29" |
| FDT-5000 (optional size) |
8'9" x 15" x 29" |
8'9" x 18" x 29" |