Machinery All Around the Farm Unmanned large tank float When spraying crops, Norman Gross needs to fill a 3,200-gallon tank. Since a large volume of water has to be pumped into the tank, he uses two livestock tank shutoff floats that allow up to 60 gallons a minute to be pumped into the tank while preventing overfill. By Successful Farming Staff Successful Farming Staff The content on Agriculture.com is by created by trained journalists who have become subject-matter experts in their fields. You may see some content using the byline "Successful Farming Staff." The content is primarily from information or a press release provided by other entities – such as the USDA, a university, or agricultural company. The press release has been vetted and reviewed by a staff editor. The content is edited and changed to reflect the voice and style of Successful Farming. Successful Farming's Editorial Guidelines Published on December 15, 2022 Close When spraying crops, I need to fill a 3,200-gallon tank. Since a large volume of water has to be pumped into the tank, I use two livestock tank shutoff floats that allow up to 60 gallons a minute to be pumped into the tank while preventing overfill. Now, when I come back from the field, a full tank of water is ready for my next trip to the field. Norman Gross Marlin | Washington Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit