{"product_id":"smr7s-7-gallon-side-mount-steel-reservoir","title":"SMR7S - 7 Gallon Side Mount Steel Reservoir","description":"The Buyers Products Side Mount Steel Reservoir features rugged, HRPO steel construction with a welded-on bracket for easy installation to your truck frame. It's available in 7, 15, 25 and 30 gal capacities to suit a variety of smaller dump, landscaping, and spreader applications. The durable reservoirs are powder-coated black for enhanced corrosion resistance and are internally baffled to reduce sloshing and keep oil temperatures down. The reservoirs features a 2 in. NPT suction\/return port and 1-1\/4 in. NPT return port. Each tank includes a quarter-turn chrome filler\/breather unit complete with basket strainer and magnetic drain plug to help keep your oil pure and free of contaminants. A fluid level gauge is also included. \u003cem\u003e(not included on SMR7S)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse; width:100%; font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eAdditional Port Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e3\/4 NPT; 1 NPT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eDepth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e14.89\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eFilter Head Material_1\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eAluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003ePowder-Coat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eHardware and Brackets Included (y\/n)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e11.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eIncluded Valve (y\/n)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border=\" solid background:\u003eIntegral Brackets (y\/n)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eIntegral Level Gauge (y\/n)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eMagnetic Drain Plug (y\/n)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eCarbon Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eMaterial Gauge\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eMount Position\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eSide Mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eMount Style\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eSide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eOil Level Gauge (y\/n)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eReservoir Shape\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eRectangle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eStyle 1 Port Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e1-1\/4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eStyle 2 Port Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eSuction Port Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e1 1\/4 NPT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eTemperature Gauge (y\/n)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eUsable Capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eWidth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e15.75\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 7 Gallon Side Mount Steel Reservoir represents a meticulously engineered solution for demanding hydraulic applications, serving as a cornerstone component within compact hydraulic systems across various industries. Designed to offer optimal fluid management and system protection, this reservoir integrates robust construction with critical functional features to ensure reliability and extended operational life. Its side-mount configuration is strategically chosen to facilitate installation on commercial truck frames and other vehicular or stationary hydraulic power units where space optimization and accessibility are paramount.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConstructed from high-quality Hot Rolled Pickled and Oiled (HRPO) steel, the reservoir boasts exceptional material integrity. HRPO steel undergoes a specific manufacturing process where hot-rolled steel is immersed in an acid bath to remove scale and impurities from its surface, followed by an oil application to prevent oxidation. This process yields a smoother, cleaner surface ideal for subsequent finishing processes like powder coating, and it enhances the material’s weldability and formability. With a substantial 10-gauge material thickness, as indicated in the specifications, the tank is engineered for superior structural rigidity and resistance to physical impacts, vibrations, and the dynamic stresses inherent in mobile hydraulic operations. This robust material selection ensures the reservoir maintains its structural integrity even under continuous operational loads and harsh environmental conditions, significantly contributing to the overall durability and longevity of the hydraulic system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe installation ease and security are further amplified by the integral, welded-on brackets. Unlike bolted brackets that can loosen over time due to vibration and dynamic forces, welded brackets provide a permanent, unyielding connection to the reservoir body. This ensures a steadfast mount to the truck frame or equipment chassis, effectively mitigating the risks of shifting or structural fatigue. The side-mount design itself offers distinct advantages, particularly in applications where chassis space is limited. It allows for efficient utilization of available area, placing the reservoir in a position that is typically less susceptible to direct impacts while remaining accessible for maintenance and inspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA critical aspect of hydraulic system performance and longevity is the thermal management of the hydraulic fluid. The Buyers Products 7 Gallon Side Mount Steel Reservoir addresses this through its internally baffled design. Internal baffles serve several vital functions: primarily, they disrupt the direct flow path of the returning oil, forcing it to circulate throughout the tank. This increased travel time and exposure to the tank's internal surface area facilitate greater heat dissipation to the ambient environment. Furthermore, baffles significantly reduce fluid sloshing, which can lead to aeration and foaming. Aeration, the entrainment of air within the hydraulic fluid, is highly detrimental; it reduces fluid compressibility, causes cavitation in pumps, degrades seals and lubricants, and accelerates fluid oxidation. By minimizing sloshing and promoting laminar flow, the baffles help maintain stable oil temperatures and prevent air entrainment, thereby extending the life of both the hydraulic fluid and the system components.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFluid contamination is the leading cause of hydraulic system failure. This reservoir incorporates several features designed to uphold fluid purity. The quarter-turn chrome filler\/breather unit is a sophisticated component that serves multiple purposes. Its quarter-turn mechanism ensures quick and secure access for filling, while the chrome finish provides excellent corrosion resistance and an aesthetic appeal. Crucially, the unit integrates a basket strainer, which acts as a primary line of defense against particulate contamination during the fluid filling process. This coarse filtration prevents larger debris from entering the system, safeguarding downstream components. Equally important is the breather function, which allows for the exchange of air as the fluid level fluctuates due to cylinder movement or temperature changes. The breather typically includes an air filter element to prevent airborne contaminants (dust, moisture) from entering the reservoir, further protecting the hydraulic fluid from external impurities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond initial filling, the ongoing battle against internal wear particles is addressed by the inclusion of a magnetic drain plug. Hydraulic systems generate microscopic ferrous particles through the normal wear and tear of metal components such as pumps, valves, and cylinders. These particles, if allowed to circulate, can become abrasive, accelerating wear and leading to catastrophic component failure. The magnetic drain plug is strategically located at the lowest point of the reservoir, leveraging magnetic attraction to capture and retain these ferrous contaminants before they can inflict further damage. During routine maintenance, the magnetic plug can be easily removed, cleaned of accumulated particles, and reinstalled, providing a simple yet highly effective method of contamination control that significantly extends the lifespan of the hydraulic fluid and the entire system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile the product description notes that a general fluid level gauge is included for the series, it specifically states that it is \"not included on SMR7S,\" and the specifications table confirms \"Integral Level Gauge (y\/n): No\" and \"Oil Level Gauge (y\/n): No\" for this particular 7-gallon model. However, the specifications also indicate \"Temperature Gauge (y\/n): Yes.\" Monitoring fluid level is paramount to prevent pump cavitation and ensure sufficient fluid volume for system operation, so users should consider external level indicators if required. The inclusion of a temperature gauge is a critical feature, providing immediate feedback on the hydraulic fluid's thermal state. Elevated fluid temperatures can lead to accelerated fluid degradation, reduced viscosity, seal hardening, and a myriad of other issues that compromise system performance and reliability. By monitoring temperature, operators can detect potential overheating issues early, allowing for corrective actions to be taken before irreversible damage occurs, thus protecting the entire hydraulic circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe port configuration of this 7-gallon reservoir is designed for versatility and efficient fluid transfer. It features a 2-inch NPT suction\/return port and a 1-1\/4 inch NPT return port. The National Pipe Taper (NPT) thread standard ensures a robust, leak-proof connection when properly sealed. The larger 2-inch port is crucial for the suction line of the hydraulic pump, as it minimizes pressure drop and prevents cavitation by allowing unrestricted flow of fluid to the pump inlet. The 1-1\/4 inch return port is adequately sized to handle the flow rate of returning oil from the hydraulic system, ensuring efficient circulation back into the reservoir. Additionally, the specifications mention auxiliary port sizes of 3\/4 NPT and 1 NPT, offering further flexibility for connecting auxiliary components, sensors, or additional return lines, thereby enhancing the reservoir's adaptability to diverse hydraulic system architectures and component requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a usable capacity of 7 gallons, this reservoir is ideally suited for compact hydraulic systems commonly found in smaller dump bodies, landscaping equipment, agricultural spreaders, and other mobile or stationary applications requiring a modest but reliable hydraulic fluid reserve. Its dimensions – approximately 11.8 inches in height, 15.75 inches in width, and 14.89 inches in depth – contribute to its compact footprint, making it an excellent choice for installations where space is a premium. The rectangular shape further optimizes spatial integration and offers a practical design for mounting and internal baffling efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe durable black powder-coat finish not only provides a sleek, professional aesthetic but, more importantly, offers superior protection against environmental degradation. Powder coating is a dry finishing process where finely ground particles of pigment and resin are electrostatically charged and sprayed onto a grounded surface. The charged powder particles adhere to the electrically grounded surfaces until melted and fused into a smooth coating in a curing oven. This process creates a coating that is significantly tougher and more uniform than conventional liquid paints, offering exceptional resistance to chipping, scratching, fading, and corrosion from exposure to chemicals, moisture, and UV radiation. This robust finish ensures the reservoir maintains its appearance and protective qualities even in harsh outdoor and industrial environments, contributing to its long-term reliability and reducing the need for frequent maintenance or refinishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn summary, the Buyers Products 7 Gallon Side Mount Steel Reservoir is more than just a fluid storage tank; it is a meticulously designed, high-performance component engineered to enhance the efficiency, longevity, and reliability of hydraulic systems. From its heavy-duty HRPO steel construction and integral welded brackets to its advanced fluid management features like internal baffling, multi-stage contamination control (filler\/breather with strainer, magnetic drain plug), and critical system monitoring (temperature gauge), every aspect is optimized for demanding applications. This reservoir provides a foundational element for hydraulic power units where compact design, exceptional durability, and superior fluid protection are paramount, making it an indispensable choice for professionals seeking uncompromising performance and extended operational cycles from their hydraulic equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"buyersproductscompany","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62449317937523,"sku":"SMR7S","price":304.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/9513\/9187\/files\/SMR15S_FRONT_892bd5fd-e649-4513-a6bb-d5379d283bde.jpg?v=1768842160","url":"https:\/\/titustrucksaccessories.com\/products\/smr7s-7-gallon-side-mount-steel-reservoir","provider":"Titus Trucks Accessories ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}