53ft High Cube Container – Refurbished, 102 in Wide
$3,680
SKU: CCH-10056
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53 High Cube Steel Shipping Container Exterior dimensions: 53' L x 8'6" H x 8'6" W (102") , wider and taller than standard containers High cube design: 9'6" height adds vertical space for taller items Extra-wide interior: 102" width lets standard 4' x 4' pallets sit side-by-side , which regular 8'…
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This 53-foot High Cube steel shipping container is offered as a durable, standardized solution for storage or transport. Made from COR-TEN steel, it stands up to the elements and securely contains a wide range of goods. The high cube designation adds a foot of vertical space over a standard container, giving greater internal volume.
Key Features
- High cube design adds 12 inches of interior height.
- Built from weather-resistant COR-TEN steel for structural integrity.
- Standard double-door configuration on one end.
- Plywood floor for a stable interior surface.
- Lockable door handles that accept standard security seals.
- Manufactured to industry-standard external dimensions for transport.
The 53 High Cube Steel Shipping Container is commonly used in intermodal freight and large-scale storage. Its COR-TEN steel construction, a material known for tensile strength and weathering behavior, is standard in the industry. As the steel weathers, a protective patina forms on the outer surfaces, slowing corrosion and extending service life outdoors.
The defining trait is its High Cube classification: an external height of 9 feet 6 inches, which significantly raises interior cubic capacity over a standard 8-foot 6-inch container. That extra volume can be decisive for tall equipment, large machinery, or maximizing palletized storage.
A pair of weather-resistant swing doors at one end opens to the container's full interior width and height for unobstructed loading and unloading. The doors secure with a locking bar system that accepts various tamper-indicating seals or padlocks. Internally, a marine-grade plywood floor is treated to resist moisture and gives a durable, flat surface, while the corrugated steel body forms the interior walls for inherent strength. The container is weather-resistant but not hermetically sealed; passive vents at the top corners typically provide ventilation to limit condensation during transport and storage.
Technical Specifications
- External dimensions (L x W x H): 53 ft x 8 ft 6 in x 9 ft 6 in (16.15 m x 2.59 m x 2.89 m)
- Internal dimensions (L x W x H): 52 ft 6 in x 7 ft 8 in x 8 ft 10 in (16.00 m x 2.34 m x 2.69 m)
- Door opening width: 7 ft 8 in (2.34 m)
- Door opening height: 8 ft 5 in (2.57 m)
- Maximum gross weight: 67,200 lb (30,480 kg)
- Tare weight: Approximately 10,000 lb (4,536 kg)
- Payload capacity: Approximately 57,200 lb (25,944 kg)
- Material: COR-TEN weathering steel
- Flooring: Marine-grade plywood
- Color: Standard shipping container green or brown (may vary based on current inventory)
This container suits many commercial and industrial roles. It handles intermodal cargo transport by ship, rail, and truck chassis; secure on-site storage of equipment, raw materials, or finished goods at construction sites, warehouses, and industrial facilities; and modular modifications such as mobile offices, tool rooms, or site-specific enclosures (note that any modifications are a secondary process and not included with the base unit). It can also be top-loaded for bulk material handling where access and equipment allow (the top is structural and watertight, but the panels are not designed for repeated open/close cycles).
Package Includes
- (1) 53 ft High Cube Steel Shipping Container
How a 53ft High Cube Shipping Container Compares to a 40-Footer
Step up to a 53ft high cube shipping container and you gain thirteen extra feet of length, a wider body, and roughly 1,200 more cubic feet than a 40ft high cube. That is a meaningful jump. These are the units built for North American road and rail freight rather than ocean service, which is why they are wider and taller than the international standard box and why they show up in domestic logistics rather than at seaports.
For storage buyers, the appeal is cost per cubic foot. One 53 ft unit typically holds more than two 20-footers, needs one delivery instead of two, and takes up a single continuous footprint.
Specifications at a Glance
- External dimensions: 53' x 8'6" x 9'6"
- Internal dimensions: approximately 52'6" x 8'2" x 8'11"
- Door opening: 8'2" wide x 8'10" high
- Capacity: roughly 3,900 cu ft
- Tare weight: approximately 11,900 lb (about 5,400 kg)
- Floor area: about 430 sq ft, wider than any ISO ocean container
- Build: weathering COR-TEN steel with a plywood floor and double doors at one end
Large Storage Container Uses for a 53 Foot Unit
The extra width is the part people notice on site. Pallets that sit awkwardly across a 7'8" interior fit comfortably in an 8'2" one, which changes how you load.
- Warehouse overflow where two-wide pallet loading is the goal
- Distribution and fulfillment operations needing bulk seasonal capacity
- Manufacturers storing long stock, extrusions, or finished assemblies
- Fleet and equipment operators housing large parts and attachments
- Agricultural operations consolidating machinery and supplies under one roof
Access, Siting, and Delivery for a 53ft Container
Length is the constraint that catches people out. A 53 ft unit needs a genuinely long, straight approach for a tilt-bed drop — the container length plus roughly 40 ft of clearance — and enough turning room for a truck that is close to its legal limits. Overhead clearance of about 15 ft is required, and the pad must be level and firm along the full run so the frame does not twist. If your site is tight, two shorter containers will often place more easily than one long one. Delivery is a flat $500 to all 50 states, arranged after your order is confirmed. Browse other long units in the 53ft container category, see the general storage container listings, compare the galvanized aluminum 53ft high cube, or check figures on our specifications page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are 53ft containers not used for ocean shipping?
They exceed the standard ISO footprint that ocean carriers, cranes, and container ships are built around. Instead they were developed for domestic North American trucking and rail intermodal, where the wider, longer body matches trailer dimensions. For a buyer storing goods on private ground, that history is irrelevant — the extra volume is simply an advantage.
Do I need a bigger pad than for a 40ft container?
Yes, and not only longer. The 8'6" body width means your bearing points sit further apart, so plan support under all four corners along a longer span and check that the ground stays firm across the whole run. Soft spots in the middle of a long container are what cause doors to bind over time.
Are these containers weathertight for outdoor storage?
Used units of this type are sold for storage rather than certified ocean cargo, and condition is described on the listing above. The COR-TEN body develops a protective patina outdoors and the double doors seal on rubber gaskets. As with any steel box, keep the vents clear and the roof free of standing debris to limit condensation.
| SKU | CCH-10056 |
| Condition | Used (Cargo Worthy) |
| External dimensions | 53' × 8'6" × 9'6" (L × W × H) |
| Door opening | 8'2" × 8'10" (W × H) |
| Internal dimensions | 52'6" × 8'2" × 8'11" (L × W × H) |
| Internal capacity | approx. 3,900 cu ft |
| Tare weight | approx. 11,900 lb |
| Delivery clearance needed | Approx. 93 ft of straight approach and ~15 ft overhead for tilt-bed delivery |
| Categories | 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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