40ft containers · Standard & high cube
40-Foot Shipping Containers for Sale in Colorado
About 300 square feet of floor space for farm equipment, contractor materials, business inventory and vehicles, with high-cube options for extra height.
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The short answer
A standard 40-foot container is 40′ long, 8′ wide and 8′6″ tall outside with about 2,390 cubic feet inside. A 40-foot high cube is 9′6″ tall with about 2,690 cubic feet. It's the most space per dollar, but it needs more room to deliver.
Built for bigger storage
- Tractors, implements, ATVs and ranch equipment
- Lumber, pipe, tools and materials for construction projects
- Retail, warehouse or seasonal business inventory
- Classic cars, trailers and recreational gear
- Long-term storage on rural and commercial property
Standard or high cube?
A high-cube 40-foot container adds a foot of height inside, which helps with tall shelving, stacked pallets or taller equipment. If you don't need the extra height, a standard 40-foot container works for most storage.
Delivery considerations
A 40-foot container needs a long, straight approach. As a general guide, plan for around 100 to 120 feet of clear room, about 12 feet of width and open overhead clearance. Rural and commercial properties usually have the space, and we'll confirm yours before scheduling.
| Measurement | Standard | High cube |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior length | 40′ (12.19 m) | 40′ (12.19 m) |
| Exterior width | 8′ (2.44 m) | 8′ (2.44 m) |
| Exterior height | 8′ 6″ (2.59 m) | 9′ 6″ (2.90 m) |
| Interior length (approx.) | 39′ 5″ | 39′ 5″ |
| Interior width (approx.) | 7′ 8″ | 7′ 8″ |
| Interior height (approx.) | 7′ 10″ | 8′ 10″ |
| Door opening (approx.) | 7′ 8″ W × 7′ 5″ H | 7′ 8″ W × 8′ 5″ H |
| Interior volume (approx.) | 2,390 cu ft | 2,690 cu ft |
| Floor area (approx.) | ≈ 300 sq ft | ≈ 300 sq ft |
Dimensions are typical industry figures and vary slightly by manufacturer and build year. We'll confirm the exact specifications of the container you're quoted.
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