Driving over a septic tank

[shooterdon]

I have an LS 4140 with cab and loaded tires. Estimated weight is 5500 lbs.

Would it be safe to drive over a septic tank buried 10” below grade?

 

[Mtsoxfan]

Lot of weight for plastic pipes running to and from. But then again, I drive 3k# over mine on occasion. My pipes are a bit deeper though.

 

[jyoutz]

Boy I sure wouldn’t drive over the tank with anything heavier than a riding lawnmower.

 

[JJT]

Don't do it. Nothing goes over my tank or leach field bigger than a zero turn mower.

 

[KCTractors]

I have an LS 4140 with cab and loaded tires. Estimated weight is 5500 lbs.

Would it be safe to drive over a septic tank buried 10” below grade?

Don't do it!!!!

 

[shooterdon]

Figured it would not be a smart move.

 

[oldnslo]

If it is a flat top tank you might be going for an unpleasant swim. If round tank they are less susceptible to collapse.

I have broken through the top of an unknown abandoned tank and it does surprise you to point of needing septic service

 

[Lineman North Florida]

I wouldn't be scared to drive over the drain field but I wouldn't be driving over the tank on purpose, most tank lids are only 2" thick.

 

[DarkBlack]

Septic tank shouldn’t be an issue if it’s at proper depth, and in good condition. I drive over mine pretty often.
The leach field is a different story. I avoid compacting the soil and possibly cracking pvc pipes

 

[chim]

Round tanks here (one septic and one pump because the drain field is higher). The pipes are a couple feet down. Drain field is PVC in a thick stone bed with at least a foot of soil over it. the only thing I don't drive over would be the concrete lids. I won't say it's the best practice, but that's what I've been doing since 1990.