The 20-foot container is the workhorse of the fleet. It fits on a single truck, drops into a standard parking space, and still gives you a 160-square-foot exterior footprint of steel-walled, weather-tight room to work with. That is why it is the size most of our customers start with, and the one we build the most variations of.
Choose a new one-trip container if you want the cleanest possible shell, or a used unit if budget matters more than paint. Need it to do more than store things? The same 20′ shell becomes a mobile office, an office with a bathroom, a climate-controlled storage unit, or a fully custom build with the doors, windows, and power you specify.
Enter your ZIP code on any product to see delivered pricing. Most in-stock units leave the yard within days.
Need a different size? See our 10 ft shipping containers, 40 ft shipping containers, and 53 ft shipping containers.
A standard 20′ container is 8′6″ tall outside; a high-cube adds a foot of headroom. Pick the high-cube if you plan to insulate, run ductwork, or store anything on shelving.
One-trip containers have made a single ocean crossing and arrive with clean walls and tight seals. Used containers are wind- and water-tight but show their mileage. Both are inspected before they leave our yard.
Standard double doors on one end, or side-opening doors (2-door, 4-door, or full side open) when you need forklift access or a wide-open wall.
Offices, offices with bathrooms, offices with storage, climate-controlled storage, scale houses, and firework stands all start as a 20′ shell. If you do not see the configuration you need, ask. We build to order.
We manufacture and modify containers in our own Texas facilities, so the unit you order is inspected, modified, and quality-checked by the same team. Delivery is nationwide, pricing is by ZIP code with no hidden freight surprises, and every unit is backed by an industry-leading warranty. Financing is available on most builds.
The 20 ft container is the workhorse size: big enough for palletized inventory, a two-person office, or a cabin shell, and small enough to deliver almost anywhere with a standard tilt-bed truck. It is the size most first-time buyers land on and the one we keep in the deepest inventory.
| Exterior dimensions | 20′ L × 8′ W × 8′6″ H (high-cube: 9′6″ H) |
| Interior dimensions (approx.) | 19′4″ L × 7′8″ W × 7′10″ H (high-cube: 8′10″ H) |
| Door opening (approx.) | 7′8″ W × 7′6″ H (high-cube: 8′5″ H) |
| Floor area (approx.) | 150 sq ft |
| Cubic capacity (approx.) | 1,170 cu ft (high-cube: 1,320 cu ft) |
| Empty weight (approx.) | 4,900 lb |
| Max payload (ISO rating, approx.) | 55,000 lb |
Dimensions and weights are typical for standard ISO units; individual containers vary slightly by manufacturer and modifications.
Most 20 ft units arrive on a tilt-bed trailer and are set in place off the back of the truck. Plan on about 75 ft of straight, level run for the truck to back in and slide the container off, 12 ft of clear width, and 14 ft of overhead clearance with no low branches or power lines. Tell us which way you want the doors facing when you order — it is easy to set right the first time and hard to change after.
Level, well-drained ground is enough for storage. Compacted gravel, a concrete pad, or blocks under the four corner castings keep the doors swinging true and the floor dry. For an office or climate-controlled unit, a level pad also protects the HVAC and electrical.
Price depends on condition, height, door configuration, and delivery distance. Enter your ZIP code on any product above for a delivered quote.
Level ground, gravel, or concrete piers at the corners are enough for most storage uses. Offices and climate-controlled units benefit from a level pad.
Yes. We deliver 20 ft containers nationwide.
A one-trip container will give decades of service with basic care; a used wind-and-watertight unit still has many years left. Keep the roof clear of standing water and debris, touch up deep scratches to keep rust from starting, and keep the door gaskets clean.
Yes. Roll-up doors, man doors, windows, shelving, insulation, electrical, HVAC, and full build-outs are all done in our Texas facilities. Tell your rep what the unit needs to do and we will quote the modifications with the container.
Rules vary by city, county, and HOA. Many treat a container as an accessory structure or temporary storage; some limit placement, screening, or how long it can stay. Check with your local building department before delivery so the unit lands where it can stay.
