40ft Standard Container
The 40ft standard container provides the ideal balance between ample space and practicality. Well-suited for businesses with substantial inventory or equipment storage needs, pop-up shops, temporary offices, and event storage.
40 feet
8 feet
8'6"
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Container Specifications
Detailed dimensions and capacity information for the 40ft standard container.
Dimensions & Capacity
- Length
- 40 feet (12.2m)
- Width
- 8 feet (2.44m)
- Height
- 8 feet 6 inches (2.59m)
- Interior Capacity
- 2,390 cubic feet
- Max Payload
- 59,040 lbs (26,780 kg)
- Tare Weight
- 8,333 lbs (3,780 kg)
Standard Features
- Wind and watertight construction
- Secure lockbox for padlocks
- Marine-grade plywood flooring
- Forklift pockets for easy transport
- Double cargo doors with rubber seals
- Corrugated steel walls for strength
Perfect For
The 40ft container's substantial space makes it ideal for commercial and industrial applications.
Business Inventory
Substantial space for businesses with large inventory or equipment storage needs.
Construction Sites
Store large tools, materials, and machinery securely on your job site.
Pop-Up Shops
Transform into retail spaces, food stalls, or temporary offices.
Event Storage
Perfect for festivals, concerts, and events requiring significant storage.
Buy or Rent
Flexible options to suit your storage needs.
Purchase
Own your container outright with a one-time purchase. Perfect for permanent storage needs.
- No monthly payments
- Customize as you wish
- New & used available
Rental
Flexible monthly rentals for short or long-term storage needs. Delivery and pickup included.
- Flexible terms
- Delivery included
- On-site or off-site options
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about 40ft standard containers.
- A 40ft container offers 2,390 cubic feet of space - enough for the contents of a 3-4 bedroom home, large equipment, vehicles, or significant business inventory. It's our most popular size for commercial applications.
- A 40ft standard container has a tare weight of approximately 8,333 lbs (3,780 kg). The maximum payload capacity is 59,040 lbs (26,780 kg), for a total gross weight of about 67,373 lbs.
- Yes! 40ft containers are excellent for modifications including roll-up doors, windows, ventilation, insulation, electrical wiring, and even full conversions into offices, workshops, or retail spaces.
- Purchasing ($4,500+) gives you full ownership with no monthly payments. Renting ($200-250/month) is ideal for temporary needs with delivery and pickup included.
- We deliver using a tilt-bed truck or crane. You'll need a level area at least 45ft long and 12ft wide with good ground access. We handle all the logistics and placement.
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"Super easy to deal with. Had a great 40ft unit, nice and clean at a good price, delivered and placed right where I wanted it. Bought second one without looking at it, came in as described. Definitely worth visiting those guys!"
marcin g·6 months ago
"Excellent people to deal with. So far, I have purchased 2-40 foot containers. The price was Great, the deliveries were Great and Mark and Marc are Great!!!!!! I'll be back for #3 as soon as I need it. Lloyd McLean."
Lloyd R McLean·a year ago
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