Refrigerated containers, universally known in the trade as reefers, are the most practical way to add temperature-controlled space to a business without building a cold store. Whether you are holding meat, cheese, dairy or seafood at a precise temperature, or simply keeping fruit, flowers and vegetables steady in transit, a reefer gives you a sealed, insulated environment you can position exactly where the work happens. We supply refrigerated containers for sale and hire in both 20ft and 40ft sizes.
Key Features
- Variable temperature control holding goods anywhere between +25C and -25C
- Available in 20ft and 40ft sizes, in three-phase and single-phase configurations
- Mechanically refrigerated units run from a mains supply or an on-site generator
- Non-operational refrigerated (NOR) units also available as insulated containers for steady ambient storage
- Same external dimensions as general purpose containers, so siting and handling are unchanged
- Modifications available including shelving, internal lighting, butchers doors and lock boxes
- Corten steel shell with high-density insulation for durable, efficient cold storage
Specifications
| Internal capacity, 20ft | 28.3 cubic metres |
|---|---|
| Internal capacity, 40ft | 57.8 cubic metres |
| External dimensions, 20ft | 6.06m x 2.44m x 2.90m (L x W x H) |
| Internal dimensions, 20ft | 5.43m x 2.28m x 2.26m (L x W x H) |
| External dimensions, 40ft | 12.19m x 2.44m x 2.90m (L x W x H) |
| Internal dimensions, 40ft | 11.49m x 2.27m x 2.20m (L x W x H) |
| Door opening width | 2.34m |
| Tare weight, 20ft | 3,290kg (7,253lb) |
| Tare weight, 40ft | 4,360kg (9,612lb) |
| Maximum gross weight, 20ft | 22,111kg (48,747lb) |
| Maximum gross weight, 40ft | 26,120kg (57,585lb) |
| Temperature range | +25C to -25C |
| Power | Three-phase or single-phase, depending on unit |
Ideal For
Butchers, fishmongers, farm shops, dairies and food manufacturers needing extra chilled or frozen capacity; growers and florists protecting stock through peak season; and portable cool room duties on construction sites, quarries, film sets, festival grounds and large catering events. A NOR unit is often the better answer where you only need insulated ambient storage rather than active refrigeration.
Delivery Across the UK
Reefers are delivered to sites throughout the UK on HIAB-equipped or tilt-bed vehicles, with the lift planned to your access and ground conditions. Site the container on level hardstanding, leaving clear space at the machinery end for airflow and servicing, and arrange your power connection ahead of arrival. Tell us your size, temperature requirement and location and we will recommend the right unit.
