Large-volume storage
A practical choice when the priority is storing more volume in one secure unit instead of spreading inventory across multiple smaller spaces.
Delivered quote
Request delivered quote
Final quote depends on branch inventory, current condition, delivery distance, site access, placement direction, and selected upgrades. We confirm expectations before you commit.
- Exterior
- 40 ft L x 8 ft W x 8 ft 6 in H
- Interior
- Approx. 39 ft 5 in L x 7 ft 8 in W x 7 ft 10 in H
- Door opening
- Approx. 7 ft 8 in W x 7 ft 5 in H
- Tare weight
- Approx. 8,500 lb
- Storage volume
- Approx. 2,390 cu ft
What helps us quote accurately
- Delivery location and nearest TCG branch
- Preferred placement direction, door orientation, and site access
- What you are storing and whether ventilation, shelving, or security upgrades are needed
- Timeline, site conditions, and whether blocks or pads are ready
- Whether cosmetics matter or function is the priority
Storage fit
Budget storage for real work
Construction and trades
Secure storage for tools, fittings, materials, and equipment when you need a dependable container at a jobsite or yard.
Farms and acreages
Practical storage for parts, tires, seasonal equipment, and dry goods that need to stay organized and protected from weather.
Commercial overflow
A flexible storage asset for retail backstock, records, tools, event equipment, and branch overflow without committing to permanent space.
Why used
The practical choice when storage matters more than shine.
Choose a used container when secure storage matters more than a clean exterior. Expect normal dents, surface rust, shipping decals, colour variation, and floor wear, but the right unit should still protect tools, inventory, equipment, and materials when condition, doors, floors, and seals match the job.
Function-first value
Used containers are popular because they solve the storage problem without paying for a cleaner one-trip finish.
Weather-resistant shell
Steel corrugations, cargo doors, seals, and marine-grade flooring make the container a practical choice for secure outdoor storage.
Practical footprint
The standard container format works well for most storage customers because it is predictable, secure, and easy to quote.
Yard-backed support
The Container Guy helps confirm branch inventory, delivery requirements, site access, and sensible add-ons before you commit.
New or used
Choose the condition that fits the job
Decision
One-trip
Used
Appearance
Cleaner paint, fewer dents, and a better first impression for residential, commercial, and customer-visible sites.
Cosmetic wear, dents, scuffs, surface rust, patches, and original shipping markings are normal.
Budget
Higher upfront cost, usually better presentation and long-term resale appeal.
Lower upfront cost when function matters more than appearance.
Future modifications
Preferred base when the container may become an office, workshop, tool crib, or branded storage unit.
Still workable for many upgrades, but condition should be confirmed before heavy modification work.
Best fit
Customers who care about appearance, cleaner interiors, future modifications, or long-term storage value.
Jobsites, farms, yards, and storage uses where the container does not need to look new.
Delivery reality
Plan the placement before the truck rolls.
Delivery works best when the placement plan is clear before dispatch. Confirm the delivery address, preferred door direction, surface, overhead clearance, turning room, and any gates, slopes, soft ground, snow, mud, fences, trees, wires, or other access limits before the truck arrives.
Truck clearancePlan for straight-line room for a self-unloading trailer plus overhead clearance from trees, wires, signs, and building overhangs.
Ground conditionsFirm, level ground is best. Gravel, concrete, packed yard, timbers, or pads help keep doors operating properly.
Access pathTell us about gates, turns, slopes, mud, snow, fences, and where the doors should face.
Useful add-ons
Make the container work harder
Lock box and security
Protect the padlock area and make the container harder to tamper with.
Ask about securityVents and condensation control
Improve air movement for storage situations where moisture management matters.
Plan ventilationShelving and racking
Turn floor storage into organized, accessible inventory or tool storage.
Build a layoutRamps, doors, and access
Add ramps, man doors, roll-up doors, or custom access points when the standard cargo doors are not enough.
Discuss accessBuyer questions
Common questions before you buy
Used containers are working cargo units with cosmetic wear. Expect dents, scuffs, surface rust, old markings, and repairs. The key question is whether the condition is suitable for your storage use.
Shipping containers are designed to be wind and watertight for cargo use. We still recommend confirming door seals, placement, and ventilation needs based on what you plan to store.
A 40 ft container is best when you need maximum storage volume and have enough room for delivery and placement.
A full foundation is not usually required, but firm and level support helps doors work properly and helps keep the unit stable. Gravel, concrete, timbers, or pads are common options.
Yes, as long as the site can be accessed safely and the container can be lifted or loaded. Let us know if you expect to relocate it so delivery and placement can be planned accordingly.
Container pricing depends on branch inventory, delivery distance, equipment, site access, and condition expectations. A quote lets us confirm the right unit and delivered price before you commit.
Before You Buy
Know what matters before you reserve a used container.
Used containers are practical storage assets, not showroom products. We keep the buying conversation focused on condition, access, delivery, and whether the unit fits the job.
Used condition varies
Dents, scuffs, surface rust, repairs, colour variation, patches, and original shipping markings are normal on used containers.
No change-of-mind returns
Once a container is reserved, released, picked up, dispatched, or delivered, we do not treat it as a change-of-mind return. That does not limit any written warranty, approved specification, or non-waivable customer right.
Buybacks can be discussed
If you are done with the container later, we may discuss a buyback, trade-in, or swap based on current wholesale market conditions and branch demand.
Delivery site access matters
Confirm the delivery path, door direction, surface, blocking or pads, overhead clearance, and site hazards before dispatch so the driver can place the unit safely.