20ft Refrigerated Container – Used 2021 Thermo King

Putting a Thermo King 20ft Reefer Container to Work

Cold storage is where a container stops being a box and starts being equipment. This 20ft reefer pairs an insulated, sealed chamber with a working Thermo King refrigeration unit, so you set the temperature rather than accepting whatever the weather delivers. At twenty feet it slots into smaller yards, loading docks, and side lots where a 40-foot reefer would be awkward to place and harder to maneuver.

The buying case for a used reefer is straightforward: refrigeration technology is expensive new, and a well-kept secondhand machine gives you the same capability at a far lower entry cost. This particular unit came out of a facility closure rather than years of hard field service, which is a meaningfully different history from a machine that has run continuous duty on the road.

Specifications at a Glance

• Condition grade: Used — low-hours machine from a facility closure
• Refrigeration: Thermo King unit, 2021 vintage
• External dimensions: 20' × 8' × 8'6"
• Body: insulated, sealed chamber with load-bearing floor channels
• Power: requires a suitable electrical supply at the placement point
• Placement: level pad, ground level, no dock required
• Delivery: flat $500 to all 50 states, tax-inclusive pricing

Cold Chain Capacity Without a Building Project

A reefer is bought when the existing cold space runs out and building more is not on the table.

• Overflow cold storage for restaurants, caterers, and grocers at peak season
• Temperature-controlled space for florists, breweries, and beverage suppliers
• Chilled staging for laboratory or specialty stock that must stay cool
• Event and pop-up cold storage where a walk-in is not practical
• Backup refrigeration while an existing cooler is down for service

Power, Pad, and Ordering a Refrigerated Container

Sort the electrical supply first. A reefer draws real power and needs the right voltage and phase at the placement point, so confirm what your site can deliver before you order rather than after the unit lands. Set it on a level pad with airflow around the machinery end and enough clearance to service the unit. Delivery is a flat $500 to all 50 states, scheduled once the order is confirmed and quoted by route. If a purpose-built freezer cell suits you better, look at the 20ft Thermo King freezer cell. Every cooled unit we list appears in the refrigerated container section, other bodies of this length sit under 20-foot containers, and you can check power requirements with us before placing an order.

Frequently Asked Questions

What power supply does a 20ft reefer need?

Refrigerated containers require a dedicated supply at the correct voltage and phase, which is not the same as a household outlet. Confirm the machine's requirement with us and check it against what your site can provide before ordering. An electrician should assess the feed and connection point as part of your preparation.

Is a used reefer a risk compared with a new one?

The relevant question is the machine's history rather than its age. This unit came from a facility closure rather than continuous road service, so the running hours are lower than a comparable field-worked machine. As with any refrigeration equipment, budget for routine servicing and keep the maintenance records with the unit.

Can it hold freezer temperatures?

Capability depends on the specific machine's rating, so confirm the temperature range with us for your intended application before ordering. Also consider ambient conditions: a unit working through a hot summer in direct sun will hold a low setpoint less efficiently than one placed with shade and good airflow.