20ft Shipping Container
20ft Shipping Container
The 20ft shipping container is the most popular and common onsite storage solution within our range of shipping containers, and with good reason!
It is strong, safe, secure and easy to transport.
Key Features
Product Details
Built from weathering carbon steel, our 20ft shipping containers are strong, secure, weatherproof units that safely protect everything inside. Their simple design makes them one of the most versatile transportable storage solutions available today.
They are commonly used for a wide range of applications including onsite storage of furniture, equipment, parts or excess stock. Perfect as a makeshift shed or workshop with workbenches, shelves and power or for transporting goods between locations on road or rail.
SCF also produce a 20ft high cube variant, which comes with a foot taller ceiling and increased storage capacity.
20ft Container Options
A range of options are available for the 20ft shipping containers.
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Lockbox for added security
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Steel floor
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GPS Tracking System
- Transport/Shipping Certifications
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High Cube - additional height and cubic capacity
- Variety of Container Grades available - New or Used
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Ask us about container modifications including shelving, power and lighting
20ft Container Applications
A range of applications are suitable for our 20ft shipping containers.
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Static storage
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Transportation of goods
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Household goods
- Tools & equipment
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Archiving
- Machinery
Interested in 20ft shipping containers for sale?
We have competitively priced new & used 20ft containers, in a range of grades available for sale, so can cater to your budget – you get to choose.
Depending on the grade, our containers are watertight, windproof and impervious to pests and vermin. All of our 20ft shipping containers for sale feature floor and ceiling lashing points for fastening your goods.
See our Shipping Containers Buyer's Guide to get a better understanding of the options available.
Hire or buy a 20ft shipping container
If you don't need to keep or modify a container, you should consider hiring a 20ft shipping container instead. It is a much cheaper option than buying, and you will have access to the newest units in the fleet.
Remember that hiring shipping containers is an operating cost and can be tax-deductible. With a minimum contract term of 31 days, hiring is often a better solution than buying containers.
Still unsure what's best for you? Check out our guide, Should I hire or buy a shipping container?
20ft Shipping Container Dimensions and Weight
20ft containers are available in two sizes, General Purpose and High Cube. The High Cube is 1 foot higher (30cm) than a General Purpose container. The internal dimensions, the external dimensions and the weight have been detailed below for both the 20ft General Purpose and the High Cube variation.
Specifications may vary
20ft Shipping Container - General Purpose
Internal & external dimensions and weight of a general purpose 20ft shipping container.
The cubic capacity of a 20ft shipping container is 33m3.
20ft High Cube Shipping Container
Internal & external dimensions and weight of a 20ft high cube container.
The cubic capacity of a 20ft high cube shipping container is 37m3.
How is this container delivered?
We aim to make your container delivery on site as smooth as possible. Please notify us when getting a container quote if there are any obstructions like power lines near where you plan to place your container or if access for a truck is likely to be tricky.
Also, please make sure that the area the truck will need to access is clear and that any loved pets and children are somewhere safe.
Delivery on site can be made using the following methods.
Tilt Tray
Tilt tray delivers a container off the back of the truck. Similar to a tow truck, the tray is mechanically lowered at an angle, and the container is slid off, with the truck moving forward at slow speed. This is the most common delivery method used for containers. Tilt trays are not suitable for sites with overhead power lines as the container height increases significantly when tilted.
Side Loader
Side loaders are used to transport our 20 foot and 40 foot shipping containers. This is the best delivery method for containers at sites that have limited space either in front or behind the area where the container is to be positioned. The container is unloaded between the two outrigger feet of the side loader, approximately half a metre from the side of the truck.
Hiab Crane
Hiab cranes lift containers from a mechanism located behind the truck's cabin. This is used when there is limited space for a side loader or tilt tray. Using a crane means the container is easily positioned at an angle or up on a raised area. It can also be used to place containers over a fence or other obstacles.
SCF Containers - Container Solutions
SCF Containers has been engineering and building containers for the Australian market for over 30 years.
