Agriculture is one of the largest consumers of IBC totes, and for good reason. Whether you're a row crop farmer storing liquid fertilizer, a rancher managing liquid feed supplements, or an ag distributor transporting pesticides and herbicides, composite IBC totes provide the perfect balance of capacity, portability, and durability for agricultural liquid management. Our used agricultural IBCs feature HDPE inner bottles that resist the corrosive effects of fertilizers, pesticides, and other ag chemicals. The galvanized steel cage protects the bottle during field use, loading, and transport on farm trucks and flatbeds. At 275 or 330 gallons, a single IBC replaces multiple drums while taking up less space and being easier to handle with standard farm equipment. Used IBCs are especially popular in agriculture because the cost savings make it practical to keep a large inventory of containers on hand for seasonal operations, bulk chemical purchases, and field storage without tying up significant capital in new container costs.
Industry Challenges
Outdoor exposure — agricultural containers sit in direct sun, rain, and temperature extremes for months at a time, causing rapid degradation of containers not designed for outdoor use.
Chemical compatibility with ag inputs — concentrated fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and adjuvants are aggressive chemicals that can attack and weaken certain container materials over time.
Field handling and transport — farm equipment, rough terrain, loading docks, and truck beds subject containers to impacts, vibration, and stress that damage fragile packaging.
Seasonal demand spikes — planting and application seasons require large quantities of containers on short notice, and new container lead times often cannot keep up with agricultural timelines.
Cost sensitivity — thin margins in agriculture mean every input cost matters, making expensive new containers difficult to justify when used alternatives perform equally well.
How Our IBCs Solve These Challenges
UV-Resistant HDPE for Outdoor Use
High-density polyethylene naturally resists UV degradation better than many plastics, making our IBCs well-suited for extended outdoor storage on farms, in fields, and at ag distribution yards.
Chemical Resistance for Ag Inputs
HDPE is chemically inert to most agricultural chemicals including liquid fertilizers (UAN, 28-0-0, 10-34-0), pesticides, herbicides, surfactants, and adjuvants. No corrosion, no rust, no chemical breakdown.
Steel Cage Protection
The galvanized steel cage absorbs impacts from forklifts, loaders, truck beds, and field equipment that would puncture or crack drums and lighter containers. It also enables secure stacking for efficient storage.
Rapid Availability in Volume
We maintain large inventory of used IBCs ready to ship immediately. No long lead times or minimum orders — get the containers you need when planting season demands them.
40-60% Cost Savings
Used IBCs at a fraction of the new price make it practical to stock up before the season, keep spare containers in the field, and manage multiple chemical products without a major capital outlay.
Easy Handling with Farm Equipment
Standard 40 x 48 inch pallet base with 4-way forklift entry works with tractors, skid steers, and pallet forks. The 2-inch bottom valve connects to standard agricultural hose fittings.
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