Rebuilt Manure Tanks Sell For Half The Cost Of New

2019 - Volume #43, Issue #5, Page #27

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Jasper Enterprises makes worn-out manure tanks as good or even better than new. The custom manure haulers got into the business after rebuilding a rusted-out tank for themselves.
“Steel tanks rust out in as little as 15 years or less,” says Clarence Martin, Jasper Enterprises. “We decided to rebuild the first tank with stainless steel, and after using it, thought others might be interested. We advertised it, and sold it quickly.”
Since then, Martin has bought, rebuilt, and sold rebuilt manure tanks throughout the Midwest, with one going to Canada. The smallest size to date is 6,300 gal. but 7,300 gal. is the most common size.
“A new, 7,300-gal., stainless steel tank can run $100,000,” says Martin. “We currently rebuild Houle/GEA tanks for around $56,000, depending on options.”
The rebuild uses 3/16-in. grade, 304 stainless steel. “We use a higher quality than often found in new stainless steel tanks,” says Martin.
“We also install baffles and double weld all seams inside and out whenever possible.”
Jasper Enterprises reinforces the tanks in several places where older tanks often display cracks. They also go through the undercarriage, replacing hydraulic lines, installing new brake systems, and changing out steering cables. Worn-out bushings are replaced, as are axle spindles if necessary. Cylinders are repacked. The chassis often also gets new tires.
“We try to have the undercarriage where it's close to as good as new and will give years of trouble-free service,” says Martin. “We often buy tanks that are thin and build a new stainless tank on the rebuilt undercarriage.”
Occasionally a rebuilt tank is available in stock. More common is for a customer to buy a tank that's in the process of being rebuilt.
“Our tanks are often sold before we finish them,” says Martin.
The company offers various options, including stainless steel fenders, extra work lights, fill gauges, upgraded brakes, and more. Several tire options and sizes are available.
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Jasper Enterprises, 18676 MO-52, Barnett, Mo. 65011 (ph 573-569-5135; mspreading@gmail.com).

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Rebuilt Manure Tanks Sell For Half The Cost Of New MANURE HANDLING Equipment Jasper Enterprises makes worn-out manure tanks as good or even better than new The custom manure haulers got into the business after rebuilding a rusted-out tank for themselves “Steel tanks rust out in as little as 15 years or less ” says Clarence Martin Jasper Enterprises “We decided to rebuild the first tank with stainless steel and after using it thought others might be interested We advertised it and sold it quickly ” Since then Martin has bought rebuilt and sold rebuilt manure tanks throughout the Midwest with one going to Canada The smallest size to date is 6 300 gal but 7 300 gal is the most common size “A new 7 300-gal stainless steel tank can run $100 000 ” says Martin “We currently rebuild Houle/GEA tanks for around $56 000 depending on options ” The rebuild uses 3/16-in grade 304 stainless steel “We use a higher quality than often found in new stainless steel tanks ” says Martin “We also install baffles and double weld all seams inside and out whenever possible ” Jasper Enterprises reinforces the tanks in several places where older tanks often display cracks They also go through the undercarriage replacing hydraulic lines installing new brake systems and changing out steering cables Worn out bushings are replaced as are axle spindles if necessary Cylinders are repacked The chassis often also gets new tires “We try to have the undercarriage where it is close to as good as new and will give years of trouble-free service ” says Martin “We often buy tanks that are thin and build a new stainless tank on the rebuilt undercarriage ” Occasionally a rebuilt tank is available in stock More common is for a customer to buy a tank that is in the process of being rebuilt “Our tanks are often sold before we finish them ” says Martin The company offers various options including stainless steel fenders extra work lights fill gauges upgraded brakes and more Several tire options and sizes are available Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Jasper Enterprises 18676 MO-52 Barnett Mo 65011 ph 573 569-5135; mspreading@gmail com

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