20ft Cold Storage Container – Used, Freezer Cooler Model

One 20ft Cold Storage Container That Runs as a Freezer or a Cooler

Most cold equipment commits you to one temperature band. This 20ft mobile cold storage container does not: the digital control panel lets you hold the interior anywhere from deep freeze to standard refrigeration, so the same body works as a freezer through one season and a produce cooler through the next. For operations whose cold requirement shifts across the year, that flexibility is difficult to match with fixed-purpose equipment.

The build is worth understanding. Refrigeration was retrofitted with a new Copeland Scroll digital compressor onto a proven container shell, so you get fresh cooling hardware inside a structure already tested by freight service. High-density polyurethane insulation helps the system hold its setpoint efficiently, which keeps run time and energy consumption in check.

Specifications at a Glance

• Build: proven container shell with retrofitted refrigeration
• Refrigeration: retrofitted new Copeland Scroll digital compressor
• Control: digital panel covering freezer through cooler temperatures
• Insulation: high-density polyurethane
• External dimensions: 20' × 8' × 8'6"
• Operation: self-contained, requires a suitable power source
• Delivery: flat $500 to all 50 states, tax-inclusive pricing

Food Service, Retail, and Response Operations

Portable cold capacity gets used wherever the need moves or scales up and down.

• Restaurants and caterers expanding freezer or cooler capacity
• Grocers, butchers, and seafood suppliers needing reliable cold space
• Farms and food producers holding harvests and perishables
• Event and disaster-response teams requiring portable refrigeration
• Seasonal retailers scaling cold storage for a few months a year

Power, Placement, and Switching Between Modes

The one non-negotiable is the electrical supply, so confirm voltage, phase, and capacity at the placement point before ordering. Beyond that, set the container level so the door seals compress evenly, leave clearance at the machinery end for airflow and servicing, and allow time when you change setpoint — moving a loaded chamber between freezer and cooler temperatures is not instant. Delivery is a flat $500 to all 50 states, quoted by route and scheduled once your order is confirmed. For a smaller cold cell, the 10ft freezer container covers lower volumes. Every cooled unit sits in the cold storage listings, dry equivalents are under storage containers, and our team can check power requirements with you before you order.

Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly can it switch from freezer to cooler?

Changing the setpoint on the digital panel is immediate, but the chamber itself takes time to move between temperature bands, especially when loaded. Plan a changeover around your stock rather than expecting an instant switch, and allow the system to stabilize at the new setpoint before loading temperature-sensitive product.

Is a retrofitted compressor as good as a factory reefer unit?

A retrofit puts new cooling hardware onto a proven container shell, which is a different proposition from a used integral reefer with unknown running hours. What matters either way is correct installation, an adequate power supply, and routine servicing. Keep the compressor documentation with the container for future maintenance.

Can it run at a remote site?

It can, provided the site has a suitable and stable power source. Generator operation is common for events and response work, but the generator must be sized for the compressor's start-up as well as its running load. Discuss your intended power arrangement with us before ordering.