The 20ft once-used shipping container with S3 doors is our pick for buyers who want a nearly new box that stays dry inside and opens without a fight. S3 doors are steel panel leaves on two locking arms, sealed with compressed door seals – a design that borrows the light action of the S1 and the weather protection of the original cargo doors. Once-used units have made a single loaded journey from the factory, so you get essentially new steel, a clean floor and a smart finish.
Key Features
- S3 steel panel doors – two locking arms and compressed seals for a dry, secure closure
- Noticeably lighter to open than four-bar cargo doors, ideal where access is frequent
- Once-used (one trip) – a single voyage from the manufacturer, with only minor handling marks
- Manufactured to ISO standards in Corten steel, strong enough for stacking and heavy handling
- Marine-grade plywood floor suited to pallets, racking and wheeled equipment
- Compact 20ft footprint that fits sites where a 40ft simply will not turn
- Easily upgraded with ply lining, vents, shelving, a repaint or an electrical package
Specifications
| External length | 6.06m (20ft) |
|---|---|
| External width | 2.44m (8ft) |
| External height | 2.59m (8ft 6in) |
| Internal length | approx. 5.90m (19ft 4in) |
| Internal width | approx. 2.35m (7ft 8in) |
| Internal height | approx. 2.39m (7ft 10in) |
| Internal capacity | approx. 33.2m³ |
| Approximate tare weight | 2,230kg (4,920lb) |
| Construction | Corten steel, marine-grade plywood floor |
| Doors | S3 steel panel, two locking arms, compressed seals |
| Condition | Once used, one trip |
Ideal For
Anything that must stay dry and gets handled often: paperwork and archives, textiles, furniture, club kit, exhibition and event equipment, and household contents in storage between moves. The 20ft size also makes a tidy site office or workshop conversion, and the lighter door leaves are far kinder to daily users than a set of original cargo doors.
Delivery Across the UK
We deliver 20ft containers to every corner of the UK, lifting each one into position with a lorry-mounted crane on arrival. Prepare a level, load-bearing base and keep the approach clear of low branches and overhead cables, since the crane needs headroom to work. If you are unsure whether your site will take the vehicle, send us the details and we will advise before booking.
