Name: 40ft Shipping Container
Brand: Denver Storage Containers
Price: 3339 USD
Availability: InStock

Specifications

40ft Container Dimensions & Details

The 40ft standard container offers roughly 2,350 cubic feet of interior space: twice that of the 20ft conex box, in the same 8-foot width. Wondering if you should rent or buy this size? See our rent vs buy guide.

A 40ft requires a longer approach for delivery: 130 feet of clear space for the tilt-bed truck. Available in used WWT and one-trip new: see our container condition guide for the full grade breakdown.

Exterior Dimensions

Length	40 ft 0 in (12.192 m)
Width	8 ft 0 in (2.438 m)
Height	8 ft 6 in (2.591 m)

Interior Dimensions

Length	39 ft 5 in (12.021 m)
Width	7 ft 9 in (2.352 m)
Height	7 ft 10 in (2.385 m)
Volume	~2,350 cu ft (66.5 m³)
Door Opening (W × H)	7 ft 8 in × 7 ft 5 in

Looking for extra ceiling height? See our 40ft High Cube: same footprint, one full foot taller interior (8'10" vs 7'10").

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Use Cases

Uses for a 40ft Container

Colorado Contractors

A 40ft container can serve a general contractor, electrician, plumber, or trade subcontractor as secure, lockable job site storage for tools, materials, and equipment.

Ranches & Farms

A 40ft container can hold equipment, feed supplements, irrigation supplies, and seasonal inventory on a ranch, a hay operation, or a produce farm.

Colorado Businesses

A warehouse, distributor, retailer, or service business can use a 40ft container for overflow inventory, seasonal product rotation, archive storage, and equipment staging.

Landscaping Companies

A landscaping or irrigation contractor can use a 40ft container at the yard for equipment, pipe, fittings, and winter materials.

Large Home Projects

A 40ft container can hold furniture, appliances, and household goods during a major renovation such as an addition, a whole-home remodel, or ADU construction.

Light Industrial

A machine shop, fabricator, or light industrial operation can use a 40ft container for raw material storage and finished goods staging.

Want Extra Height? See High Cube → Need Less Space? See 20ft →

Delivery

Delivering 40ft Containers Across Colorado

Site Requirements for 40ft Delivery

A 40ft container requires more room to deliver than a 20ft. The delivery truck with tilt-bed trailer is approximately 80 feet long when loaded. Here's what you need:

Approach length: 130 feet of straight, unobstructed space ahead of where the container will sit.
Width clearance: At least 10 feet wide throughout the delivery path.
Overhead clearance: At least 15 feet of driving clearance, with 22 feet of clear height along the entire unloading path.
Firm ground: The landing area needs to support the container's weight (roughly 8,000 lbs empty). Concrete, compacted gravel, and hard-packed dirt all work well.

40ft Delivery Across Colorado

Front Range urban & suburban
Northern Colorado (Fort Collins, Greeley)
Colorado Springs & Pueblo area
Western Slope (Grand Junction hub)
Rural & remote properties (access assessed first)

Not sure if your site works for a 40ft? Call or text with your address and access description, and it will be reviewed before a delivery date is scheduled.

FAQ

40ft Container Questions

How is a 40ft container different from a 20ft? +

The 40ft is exactly twice the length of a 20ft (40 feet vs 20 feet) but the same width and height. That gives you roughly twice the storage volume (~2,350 cu ft vs ~1,170 cu ft). It also costs more than a 20ft.

Can a 40ft container be delivered to a ranch or rural Colorado address? +

Yes, when the access allows it. The key requirements are a firm road surface (the loaded truck weighs around 80,000 lbs), adequate width and overhead clearance on the access road, and a level or near-level landing area for the container. Describe your property when you request a quote so the logistics can be confirmed.

Should I get a 40ft standard or 40ft high cube? +

If you're storing tall equipment, planning a conversion project (office, cabin, etc.), or simply want the ability to stand fully upright with headroom to spare, go with the high cube: it's one full foot taller inside. For straight bulk storage where height is not critical, the standard 40ft works. See our 40ft High Cube page for full details.

What's the maximum weight a 40ft container can hold? +

A standard 40ft container has a maximum gross weight capacity of approximately 67,200 lbs (tare weight of about 8,000 lbs plus a max payload of ~59,200 lbs).

40ft Shipping Containers in Colorado