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40ft High Cube Shipping Container – Storage-Class Used
$1,400
SKU: CCH-10155
Available to order — we confirm availability and your delivery window before dispatch
This 40-foot high cube container provides enclosed storage with extra vertical clearance over standard units. Built from COR-TEN steel with double doors at one end, it is well suited to ground-level use. Key Features
- Nationwide shipping on all orders.
- 30-day returns — see how returns work.
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This 40-foot high cube container offers roughly 320 square feet of enclosed space with an internal height of 8 feet 9 inches. Previously used in freight transport, it has been repurposed for ground-level storage, and its shell is COR-TEN weathering steel.
Storage-class is a grade, not a defect list. It means the box was pulled from the intermodal pool because it no longer holds a current CSC plate or would not pass a cargo-worthy survey, but the shell, floor and door gear are sound enough for stationary duty. In practice that is the great majority of containers sold for on-site storage, and it is why a storage-class unit costs meaningfully less than a cargo-worthy one of the same size.
Expect the cosmetic history that goes with twelve to fifteen years of service: surface rust in patches, dented corrugation, mismatched touch-up paint and the previous operator's markings. What matters for storage is that the roof sheds water, the door gaskets compress, and the locking rods turn, all of which are checked before the unit is released.
The extra foot of high cube height earns its keep on the ground rather than on a ship. It is the difference between stacking two pallets high and three, or between a workshop conversion with a low ceiling and one you can stand up in after framing and insulating. The double doors at one end open to the full container width, passive vents keep air moving, the plywood floor sits above grade on steel cross members, and an ISO casting at each corner takes a lift.
Key Features
- External Length: 40 ft (12.19 m)
- External Width: 8 ft (2.44 m)
- External Height: 9 ft 6 in (2.89 m)
- Internal Length: 39 ft 5 in (12.01 m)
- Internal Width: 7 ft 8 in (2.34 m)
- Internal Height: 8 ft 9 in (2.67 m)
- Door Opening Width: 7 ft 6 in (2.28 m)
- Door Opening Height: 8 ft 5 in (2.56 m)
- Material: COR-TEN steel
- Floor Material: Plywood
- Ventilation: Vents
- Color: Varies
This container is intended for ground-level storage applications including uses that call for additional vertical space, construction material storage, equipment storage, inventory storage, agricultural supply storage, and residential property storage.
Storage-Class 40ft High Cube: Maximum Volume, Minimum Fuss
If the container is never going to move again, you are buying volume and a weather seal — nothing else. That is what makes a storage-class 40ft high cube such good value: roughly 320 square feet of floor and around 8'10" of internal clearance, at a price set by cosmetic condition rather than by appearance-grade steel. Tall pallets, stacked shelving, and oversized machinery all clear the ceiling here where a standard-height box would not.
The unit is inspected as dry and sealed, which is exactly the right standard for long-term static use. The wear it carries — surface rust, paint scratches, the occasional dent — is surface character that keeps the price down without affecting how well the container protects what is inside it.
Specifications at a Glance
- Grade as listed: storage-class used — inspected dry and sealed, cosmetic wear expected
- External dimensions: 40' × 8' × 9'6"
- Internal dimensions (approx.): 39'5" × 7'8" × 8'10"
- Floor area: roughly 320 square feet
- Interior volume: roughly 2,700 cubic feet
- Floor: plywood decking over steel crossmembers
- Delivery: flat $500 to all 50 states, tax-inclusive pricing
- Returns: 30-day window, buyer-paid return haulage, 15% restocking fee
Overflow, Equipment, and Conversion Shells
Storage-class is the grade to buy when the container's job is to sit still and stay dry.
- Warehouse overflow and seasonal inventory storage
- Tall equipment, racking, and palletized goods
- On-site secure storage for contractors and trades
- Agricultural and farm machinery protection
- A solid base shell for a container conversion
Where Storage-Class Sits Among the Grades
The ladder runs from one-trip at the top through cargo-worthy in the middle to storage-class and as-is below, and the differences are mostly about documentation and cosmetics rather than whether the box keeps rain out. Storage-class is priced around cosmetic condition, which is the right trade if the container is staying on your property. If you want survey paperwork for onward international freight, ask us about the cargo-worthy 40ft high cube instead. The grade-by-grade buying guide lays out the differences with prices in mind. Browse the wider storage container catalog and the rest of the 40-foot range to compare what is available at each level.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does storage-class actually mean?
It describes a container sold for static duty: inspected as dry and sealed, with cosmetic wear priced into the figure rather than polished out. For a box that stays on your own property, that is all most buyers need. If you plan onward freight use later, ask us about the survey documentation first.
How much rust is acceptable at this grade?
Surface oxidation and patched paint are normal and do not compromise the shell, which is thick weathering steel designed to develop a protective layer. What matters is that there is no perforation and the seals are intact. Touching up problem spots with a suitable primer and paint slows further deterioration.
Can I still convert a storage-class container?
Yes, and many conversions start with exactly this grade because the money saved goes into insulation and fit-out instead. Expect to spend time on surface preparation before painting, and have any cut openings properly framed and reinforced so the shell keeps its rigidity once the walls are opened.
| SKU | CCH-10155 |
| 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, High Cube Containers, ISO Shipping Containers, Storage Containers for Sale, 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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