Mobile Tank Wash Power Unit
36 GPM at 1000 PSI
Bring the Wash Bay to the Tank
Diesel-Powered Cleaning for Rail Yards, Remote Sites, and Emergency Response
When transporting a tank to a fixed wash facility isn’t practical — or isn’t possible — the Mobile Tank Wash Power Unit from Tank Wash Solutions delivers full industrial cleaning capability right where the tank sits. Built around a heavy-duty Hydra-Cell® D-35 pump and powered by a reliable 3-cylinder diesel engine, this skid-mounted unit gives operators 36 GPM at 1000 PSI of self-contained, grid-independent cleaning power.
Whether you operate a rail yard, run an over-the-road tank fleet, manage a transload terminal, or respond to spill events, the Mobile Tank Wash Power Unit eliminates the single biggest bottleneck in tank cleaning logistics: getting the tank to the bay.
Why Choose a Mobile Tank Wash Power Unit?
Reach Tanks That Can’t Reach You
Rail tank cars stuck on a siding. Parked trailers waiting on repair. Off-spec loads that can’t move on public roads. Cement mixers seizing up between pours. These scenarios shut down traditional fixed-facility workflows — and cost your operation thousands per hour in lost throughput. A mobile power unit eliminates the bottleneck and keeps revenue moving.
Operate Completely Off-Grid
A 3-cylinder Isuzu or Kubota diesel engine and a deep cycle marine battery mean no electrical hookup, no extension cords, no waiting for facility availability. Roll up, fire up, wash down. Pair with an optional outboard-style fuel tank for extended runtime in the field.
Built for Real-World Abuse
Hydra-Cell® positive displacement diaphragm pumps from Wanner Engineering are the gold standard for handling chemical-laden cleaning solutions, abrasive residues, and the high-solids slurries that destroy lesser plunger pumps. The Wanner C-24A regulating valve provides precise, repeatable pressure control whether you’re driving a tank spinner, rinsing a barrel, or running a high-volume flush cycle.
Emergency-Ready, Always
Spill response, contamination events, hazmat decontamination, and time-sensitive customer turnarounds don’t wait for an open bay slot. Mobile capability means your operation keeps moving — and your customer service reputation keeps growing.
Engineered for Performance
The heart of the system is the Hydra-Cell® D-35 positive displacement diaphragm pump — an industry workhorse known for handling aggressive chemistries and abrasives that would chew through a typical plunger pump. Sealless and packing-free design means dramatically lower maintenance costs over the unit’s service life. Paired with the Wanner C-24A regulating valve, the unit delivers consistent, repeatable performance hour after hour.
Specifications at a Glance
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- Flow Rate: 36 GPM @ 1000 PSI
- Engine: 3-Cylinder Isuzu or Kubota Diesel Engine
- Pump: Hydra-Cell® D-35 (Wanner Engineering)
- Regulating Valve: Wanner C-24A
- Frame: Painted Steel Skid with EZ-Off Belt Guard
- Power: Deep Cycle Marine Battery
- Optional: Outboard-Type Fuel Tank for Extended Field Operation
Ideal Applications
- Rail Yards — Clean tank cars on the siding without expensive switching moves or routing to a fixed facility.
- Emergency Spill Response — Deploy quickly when contamination demands immediate cleaning intervention.
- Remote Terminals & Depots — Service yards that don’t have — or don’t justify — a built-out wash bay.
- Overflow Capacity — Add cleaning capacity during peak demand without breaking ground on new infrastructure.
- Specialty Loads — Handle one-off tanks, residual product cleanouts, or quarantine cleanings outside your main bay.
- Customer-Site Service — Bring tank cleaning to the customer’s facility as a premium service offering.
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A Complete Tank Cleaning Ecosystem
The Mobile Tank Wash Power Unit is one piece of the broader Tank Wash Solutions equipment lineup, which also includes complete Wash Bays, MEA Skids, Food Grade Skids, and High-Pressure Shell & Tube Skids. When paired with John-Henry® specialty cleaning chemicals and ClearFlow wastewater treatment systems, your operation becomes a closed-loop, profit-driving cleaning ecosystem — not a collection of mismatched components.
Senior consultant Henry Zeller brings over 30 years of tank cleaning expertise to every project, guiding clients from initial concept through installation, commissioning, and operator training. Whether you need a single mobile power unit or a fully integrated wash facility, you’ll work with the consultant who literally formulated the chemicals the industry runs on.
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