20ft Freezer Container – Thermo King Magnum Cold Store
$7,850
SKU: CCH-10065
Available to order — we confirm availability and your delivery window before dispatch
A 20 ft mobile cold store fitted with a Thermo King refrigeration system, this standalone reefer container delivers a temperature-controlled space for sensitive products. It adds frozen storage capacity for commercial operations without any permanent construction.
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This 20 ft freezer container works as a compact mobile cold store equipped with a Thermo King refrigeration system. Configured as a standalone reefer container, it provides a temperature-controlled environment for storing sensitive products, materials, and supplies, giving commercial operations extra frozen capacity without permanent construction.
Key Features
- Thermo King refrigeration: Integrated with a Magnum Plus or comparable marine refrigeration system built for consistent temperature maintenance.
- Dual-mode operation: Runs as either a freezer or cooler depending on the temperature configuration.
- Standard power connection: Operates on 360-500 Volt, 50 or 60 Hz supply for plug-and-play use at most commercial sites.
- Compact 20 ft form: Standard container dimensions allow transport by flatbed truck, rail, or vessel with common handling gear.
- Durable materials: Corrosion-resistant build suited to outdoor placement in varied climates.
- Flexible temperature: Setpoints appropriate for frozen and refrigerated storage.
- Interior safety: Includes an interior safety release and load-leveling jacks for stable placement.
- LED lighting: Bright interior illumination for loading and inventory access.
The unit blends standard cargo-container durability with Thermo King's transport temperature-control technology and is built to the same structural standards as intermodal shipping containers, keeping its integrity during transport and placement. The front-mounted Thermo King system holds steady internal temperatures regardless of outside conditions and offers high cooling capacity, making it suitable where doors open frequently or operating hours run long. An integrated management system allows precise setpoint adjustment for the stored product.
As a land-based use of marine refrigeration technology, the container needs only a standard 360-500 Volt, 50 or 60 Hz electrical connection to start. No permanent installation, foundation work, or structural changes are typically required, and the unit stays mobile, relocatable with standard container handling equipment as needs evolve. The interior runs roughly 20 feet long, giving a compact footprint for space-limited facilities or distributed cold-storage setups, with flooring built for palletized loading and repeated forklift traffic when properly equipped. Temperature monitoring lets operators check conditions without entering, and the refrigeration components are reachable for routine maintenance via the front-mounted service panel.
Technical Specifications
- External dimensions (approx.): 20 ft L x 8 ft W x 8.5 ft H
- Internal dimensions (approx.): 19 ft 4 in L x 7 ft 8 in W x 7 ft 10 in H
- Refrigeration unit: Thermo King Magnum Plus or SuperFreezer series
- Power requirements: 360-500 Volt, 50 or 60 Hz electrical supply
- Temperature range: Configurable for frozen or refrigerated operation
- Temperature control: Adjustable setpoint with thermostatic regulation
- Interior lighting: LED lighting system
- Door configuration: Standard rear double doors with locking bars
- Flooring: T-section aluminum or smooth steel (configuration may vary)
- Construction material: Corten steel exterior, polyurethane foam insulation
- Insulation thickness: Standard reefer container specification
- Exterior finish: Marine-grade coating for corrosion resistance
- Safety equipment: Interior safety release mechanism
- Leveling equipment: Integrated load-leveling jacks
This mobile cold store supports commercial operations needing temporary or permanent frozen capacity. Food-service users add freezer space for ingredients during peak demand, catering events, or seasonal menus. Grocery and retail businesses gain supplemental frozen storage for holidays, promotions, or inventory surges. Pharmaceutical operations keep medications and vaccines in consistent frozen conditions. Logistics and distribution teams use it during warehouse transitions, overflow, or within cold-chain networks. Emergency-response, event-catering, and seasonal businesses deploy it for disaster relief, festivals, harvest storage, and holiday inventory. It serves facilities lacking cold-storage infrastructure or needing capacity beyond their permanent cooler or freezer.
What's Included
- 20 ft refrigerated container with Thermo King front-mount refrigeration unit
- Factory-installed temperature control system
- Interior LED lighting system
- Load-leveling jacks for site stabilization
- Interior safety release mechanism
- Standard rear double doors with locking bars
- Manufacturer's documentation and temperature control operation manual
Refrigeration unit service and maintenance should be performed by qualified technicians familiar with Thermo King systems. Electrical connection requirements may vary by location and should be verified against local electrical codes.
What to Check Before You Buy a 20ft Freezer Container
A 20ft freezer container for sale is the size most operations settle on first, because it holds a genuine pallet load while still fitting on a standard flatbed and a standard yard corner. With a Thermo King system fitted in the front wall, it works as a self-contained cold room: level it, power it, let it pull down, and load. There is no plant room, no ductwork, and no construction schedule to wait on.
The questions worth asking before purchase are almost always about your site, not the box. Power capacity, drainage, and access decide whether the unit runs cheaply for years or fights you every summer.
Specifications at a Glance
- External footprint: 20 ft long x 8 ft wide, moved by any standard container carrier
- Machinery: front-mounted marine refrigeration system, factory integrated into the frame
- Operating modes: freezer or chiller duty depending on the setpoint you select
- Power: three-phase site supply; have the receptacle installed near the machinery end
- Interior: LED lighting, insulated envelope, and a floor designed to return air under the load
- Placement: load-leveling jacks and a firm, level pad keep the doors sealing correctly
- Handling: ISO corner castings for crane, side-lifter, or tilt-bed placement
Mobile Cold Storage for Growing Operations
Twenty feet is the practical entry point for businesses that have outgrown reach-in freezers and are tired of renting frozen pallet space by the month.
- Farm shops and meat processors holding stock between deliveries
- Breweries, distilleries, and beverage producers managing chilled inventory
- Grocery and food service operators covering peak season overflow
- Disaster response and field operations needing cold storage away from mains infrastructure
- Film, events, and hospitality crews running temporary catering at scale
Site Preparation and Delivery
Set the pad first. A reefer must sit level across its full length, with drainage away from the underframe, and it needs open air at the machinery end so the condenser can shed heat. Allow the container length plus roughly 40 ft of straight clearance for a tilt-bed drop, and about 15 ft overhead. Delivery is a flat $500 to any of the 50 states, scheduled after order confirmation and route quoting. Browse the rest of our 20ft container inventory, compare machinery types across refrigerated containers, consider a used 20ft reefer if budget is the deciding factor, or check dimensions on the specifications reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to pull down to freezing after delivery?
Pull-down depends on ambient temperature, setpoint, and how well the doors seal, so run the unit empty until it reaches temperature before loading anything. Loading warm product into a warm box makes the compressor work far harder than it needs to. As a habit, start the unit as soon as power is connected and check the controller reading before the first pallet goes in.
Can I move the container to another site later?
Yes. It keeps standard corner castings, so any container haulier can lift and relocate it. Power down, secure the doors, and make sure the machinery end is protected in transit. If you expect to relocate frequently, keep the electrical connection as a plug-and-socket arrangement rather than a hard-wired installation.
What condition should I expect the refrigeration unit to be in?
This is sold as a working refrigerated container, with the system operational at the time of sale. Cosmetic marks on the steel are normal on any unit that has seen service. If you need specific detail on the machinery fitted to the unit you are buying, contact us at (440) 379-3940 before ordering and we will confirm what is in stock.
| SKU | CCH-10065 |
| Condition | Condition graded on request |
| External dimensions | 20' × 8' × 8'6" (L × W × H) |
| Door opening | 7'8" × 7'6" (W × H) |
| Internal dimensions | Reduced by insulation, lining, or fit-out — confirm exact internals with our team before ordering racking or equipment |
| Delivery clearance needed | Approx. 60 ft of straight approach and ~15 ft overhead for tilt-bed delivery |
| Categories | 20ft Containers, Refrigerated Containers for Sale |
| Availability | Available to order — nationwide delivery |
We deliver to all 50 states for a flat $500 per order — the same price regardless of container size, quantity, or distance. That fee is added in your cart and at checkout, and there is no distance or size surcharge. A tilt-bed truck slides the container to ground level and places it as close as safely possible to where you want it.
Need help preparing your site or choosing the right delivery method? Call us at (440) 379-3940 or request a quote.
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