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40ft High Cube Container – Used, 344 sq ft Floor Space
$1,500
SKU: CCH-10168
Available to order — we confirm availability and your delivery window before dispatch
This 40 ft High Cube container adds vertical room over a standard unit, making it a practical pick for storage, transport and modular building projects. Manufactured from COR-TEN steel, it is engineered to handle the demands of intermodal freight while serving as a weather-resistant enclosure…
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This 40 ft High Cube container is a standardized ISO unit originally built for freight but now widely used for secure ground-level storage and conversion work. The 'High Cube' label signals a 1-foot height gain over a standard shipping container, giving 344 sq ft of floor space along with considerably more headroom.
Its structural strength comes from a robust steel frame and corrugated wall panels engineered for high static loads. The floor is marine-grade plywood, treated against rot and moisture, laid across transverse steel crossmembers spaced 24 inches apart to bear heavy, concentrated weights such as forklifts or palletized cargo.
Entry is through dual rear doors of high-tensile steel that open a full 270 degrees for unobstructed loading. The door assembly carries tamper-resistant hardware and a locking-bar system that compresses the rubber gaskets to hold a water-tight seal. As a wind and water-tight unit, it makes a durable home for on-site material storage, agricultural supply housing, or a structural starting point for workshops and offices.
Key Features
- Type: 40 ft High Cube (HC) Dry Van / Storage Container
- External Dimensions (L x W x H): 40 ft x 8 ft x 9 ft 6 in (12.19 m x 2.44 m x 2.89 m)
- Internal Dimensions (L x W x H): 39 ft 6 in x 7 ft 8 in x 8 ft 9 in (12.04 m x 2.34 m x 2.67 m)
- Door Opening (W x H): 7 ft 8 in x 8 ft 5 in (2.34 m x 2.57 m)
- Interior Capacity: 2,693 cu ft (76.3 m³)
- Maximum Gross Weight: 67,200 lb (30,480 kg)
- Tare Weight: Approx. 8,820 lb (4,000 kg)
- Payload Capacity: Approx. 58,380 lb (26,480 kg)
- Material: Weathering steel (COR-TEN) walls and frame; Marine-grade plywood flooring
- Configuration: Double rear doors with locking bars and anti-rack plates
The unit suits secure storage of construction materials, tools, machinery and retail inventory at commercial sites or industrial yards; intermodal transport on standard flatbed trucks, railcars and cargo ships; modular construction as a shell for site offices, pop-up retail, equipment enclosures or agricultural shelters; and bulk handling of palletized goods by forklift or pallet jack through the rear entry.
Package Includes
- (1) 40 ft High Cube Shipping Container
- (2) Rear door assemblies with locking mechanisms and anti-rack plates
- Passive ventilation units installed per ISO standards
A Wind and Watertight 40ft High Cube Shipping Container for Sale
When the job is keeping things dry and locked, a wind and watertight 40ft high cube shipping container for sale is usually the most cost-effective steel you can put on the ground. This grade is sold as dry and sealed rather than certified for ocean cargo, which is exactly the distinction that lets it cost less than a cargo-worthy unit while doing the same work on a job site or a farm.
The high cube profile adds a foot of interior height over a standard 40, and that foot changes how you use the box. Shelving runs deeper, pallets stack an extra tier, and anyone working inside is not ducking under the ceiling all day. It is the difference between a storage box and a space you can actually move around in.
Specifications at a Glance
- Condition grade: Wind and watertight used — dry and sealed, not certified for ocean cargo
- External dimensions: 40' × 8' × 9'6"
- Internal dimensions (approx.): 39'5" × 7'8" × 8'10"
- Door opening: 7'8" wide × 8'6" high
- Interior volume: roughly 2,700 cubic feet
- Tare weight: approximately 8,750 lb
- Floor area: about 300 square feet of usable deck
- Delivery: flat $500 to every US state, scheduled after order confirmation
Practical Uses for a 40ft Storage Container
A watertight box does not need a certification plate to be useful. Once it is sitting level with a padlock on the bars, it becomes the most secure square footage on most properties.
- Job-site material storage for lumber, drywall, fixtures, and finish goods
- Equipment and tool security on sites with no lockable building yet
- Household overflow during a build, a move, or an insurance repair
- Retail and e-commerce inventory that outgrew the back room
- Landscaping and snow-removal gear rotated seasonally
Choosing Between Watertight and Cargo-Worthy
The short version: if the container will stay on your property, wind and watertight is enough. If it will be lifted onto a ship or a rail car, you need cargo-worthy certification and should shop accordingly. We keep both grades in stock, and the cargo-worthy 40ft standard container is the natural comparison if certification matters to you.
For placement, allow the container length plus about 40 feet of straight approach and roughly 15 feet overhead. Level the four corners on blocks or ties so the doors stay true. Browse the rest of our 40-foot container inventory, compare grades across our range of pre-owned containers, or check the standard dry container category if height is not a priority. Common ordering questions are answered on our FAQ page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly does the wind and watertight grade cover?
It means the shell, roof, and door seals were inspected and found dry and sealed against weather. It does not mean the unit carries a valid CSC plate for international shipping. Think of it as a storage grade: the box will keep rain and wind off your contents, but it is not being sold for ocean freight service.
Does the extra foot of high cube height cost more to deliver?
No. Shipping on this site is a flat $500 to any of the 50 states regardless of size or grade. The height does matter for clearance, though. A high cube on a trailer sits taller, so check low bridges, gates, and overhead lines along the last stretch of the route into your property.
Can I insulate and line this container later?
Yes, and the high cube profile is the reason many buyers choose it. Once you frame, insulate, and line the walls and ceiling, a standard-height box can feel cramped, while a high cube leaves usable headroom. Confirm the floor and roof are sound before you start work, and plan ventilation to manage condensation.
| SKU | CCH-10168 |
| Condition | Used (Cargo Worthy) |
| External dimensions | 40' × 8' × 9'6" (L × W × H) |
| Door opening | 7'8" × 8'6" (W × H) |
| Internal dimensions | 39'5" × 7'8" × 8'10" (L × W × H) |
| Internal capacity | approx. 2,700 cu ft |
| Tare weight | approx. 8,750 lb |
| Delivery clearance needed | Approx. 80 ft of straight approach and ~15 ft overhead for tilt-bed delivery |
| Categories | 40ft Containers, Containers for Sale, ISO Shipping Containers, Standard Shipping Containers, Used Shipping Containers |
| 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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