The 20ft standard shipping container is the workhorse of the industry and, for most buyers, the sensible default. At 6.06m long and 2.44m wide it holds around 33m³ — roughly the contents of a three-bedroom house or ten standard pallets — yet still fits on a large driveway, a farmyard corner or a site compound. Made from high-quality Corten steel with a welded frame and fully wind and watertight construction, it offers hard-wearing security that needs almost no maintenance year after year.
Key Features
- High-quality Corten weathering steel body: corrugated panels form a rigid shell that resists impact and corrosion
- Fully wind and watertight, with factory rubber gaskets sealing the double cargo doors
- Marine-grade plywood flooring laid on steel cross-members, rated to carry forklift traffic
- Heavy-duty vertical locking bars with cams and keepers; ready for a lock box to be fitted
- Hazmat-free and safety screened, so the unit arrives clean and fit to load
- Stackable to shipping standard via ISO corner castings, with forklift pockets for handling
- Uniquely marked to ISO 6346 and, on shipping-rated units, supplied with a valid CSC plate
Specifications
| External dimensions | 6.06m L × 2.44m W × 2.59m H (20ft × 8ft × 8ft 6in) |
|---|---|
| Internal dimensions | Approx. 5.90m L × 2.35m W × 2.39m H |
| Door opening | Approx. 2.34m W × 2.28m H |
| Internal capacity | Approx. 33.2m³ (1,172 cu ft) |
| Construction | Corten weathering steel, corrugated panels, welded steel frame |
| Flooring | Marine-grade plywood on steel cross-members |
| Tare weight | Approx. 2,200kg (4,850lb) |
| Maximum gross weight | 30,480kg (67,200lb) |
Ideal For
Twenty-foot containers are used for almost everything: secure storage during a house move or extension, tool and materials lock-ups on construction sites, stock overflow for shops and manufacturers, feed and machinery stores on farms, and equipment stores for clubs, schools and community groups. They are equally popular as the starting point for small-scale conversions — workshops, garden rooms, changing facilities and site offices — because the shell is strong enough to take doors, windows, insulation and cladding without additional structural work.
Delivery Across the UK
We deliver 20ft containers to addresses across the UK, from city yards to remote rural holdings. A tilt-bed lorry is the usual method and needs a firm, reasonably level standing plus room to reverse and tip; if the space is confined or the container has to clear an obstruction, we will arrange a crane-equipped HIAB vehicle instead. Share the site details with us and we will confirm what is achievable.
