FAQs About 40-Foot Storage Containers for Rent
Built with 14-gauge corrugated steel sides, roof and cam-locking double doors, these 40-foot conex containers stand up to most weather conditions, including wind, rain and snow. They also contain 1 1/8-inch-thick marine wood floors to help protect your tools, equipment and materials. Our 40-foot high-cube containers provide ample room to store nearly anything you want. From sporting equipment to tools and nonperishable items, these units can store it all. Most construction worksites require a safe space to store materials like doors, windows and other breakable or high-end items. Stop would-be thieves in their tracks with our PV3 Safety Containers. These units are fitted with interior locking rods and a hard-to-access solid brass lock with a hardened steel pin. You can also attach a padlock for additional security. Plus, should you get accidentally closed in, our PV3 storage container has a specially designed emergency exit release feature that will let you out with ease. Our 40-foot storage containers can be customized with roll-up doors, climate control systems, shelving and other fixtures.
The tare weight of a 40-foot cargo container is approximately 8,159 pounds, and it has a maximum weight capacity of 67,200 pounds.
Typical 40-foot conex containers have an exterior measurement of 40’ by 8’ by 8’6”. However, if you need a container to store taller items, our 40-foot high-cube containers add a foot to the overall height. Internal dimensions are approximately 39’5″ by 7’8″ by 7’10” for the standard and 39’5″ by 7’8″ by 8’10” for the high-cube version. Learn more about shipping container sizes and dimensions in our article.
Empty shipping containers of this size can be delivered using a semitruck and flatbed trailer or a heavy-duty pickup that can pull a tilt trailer. After it’s unloaded, it can be moved around by a forklift. However, once it’s loaded to the maximum weight capacity, you risk damaging the contents by moving it yourself. In this case, using a freight company is a great option. Contact Storage Containers & Mobile offices today.