Container Types

Shipping Container Sizes & Types for Colorado

Compare all five container types side by side. Delivery details for every size appear in the written quote.

Quick Comparison

All Container Types at a Glance

Type	Length	Width	Height	Int. Volume	Best For	Quote
20ft Standard	20 ft	8 ft	8.5 ft	1,170 cu ft	Home storage, driveways	Quote
40ft Standard	40 ft	8 ft	8.5 ft	2,350 cu ft	Contractors, ranches, businesses	Quote
40ft High Cube	40 ft	8 ft	9.5 ft	2,694 cu ft	Tall equipment, conversions	Quote
Modified / Custom	20 or 40 ft	8 ft	Varies	Custom	Offices, cabins, custom builds	Quote
Refrigerated (Reefer)	20 or 40 ft	8 ft	8.5 ft	Varies	Food, breweries, produce, cannabis	Quote

Dimensions shown are approximate exterior. Interior dimensions are slightly smaller.

Smaller Size

20ft Standard Container

The 20ft container is the smaller of the two standard sizes. It has an interior floor about 19 ft 4 in by 7 ft 9 in and 7 ft 10 in of height, and it needs 110 feet of straight, unobstructed approach, 20 feet less than a 40ft.

A 20ft suits a renovation, seasonal equipment storage or small-business overflow storage.

Colorado Use Cases

✓ Home renovation storage
✓ Residential driveway placement
✓ Ranch seasonal equipment storage
✓ Small business overflow inventory
✓ Mountain cabin gear storage

Specifications

Exterior Length	20 ft (6.1 m)
Exterior Width	8 ft (2.44 m)
Exterior Height	8 ft 6 in (2.59 m)
Interior Length	19 ft 4 in
Interior Width	7 ft 9 in
Interior Height	7 ft 10 in
Volume	~1,170 cu ft
Door Opening	7 ft 8 in W × 7 ft 5 in H

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Specifications

Exterior Length	40 ft (12.2 m)
Exterior Width	8 ft (2.44 m)
Exterior Height	8 ft 6 in (2.59 m)
Interior Length	39 ft 5 in
Interior Width	7 ft 9 in
Interior Height	7 ft 10 in
Volume	~2,350 cu ft
Door Opening	7 ft 8 in W × 7 ft 5 in H

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Double the Space

40ft Standard Container

Twice the storage of a 20ft in the same footprint width. The 40ft suits large equipment, multiple pallets of inventory, or maximum storage on a property with a long, accessible driveway.

Note that a 40ft requires 130 feet of straight, unobstructed space, plus at least 15 feet of height for driving clearance and 22 feet of clear height along the unloading path. Urban properties with limited access may be better served by the 20ft.

Colorado Use Cases

✓ Contractor job-site storage
✓ Ranch & farm equipment storage
✓ Business inventory overflow
✓ Landscaping & irrigation equipment storage
✓ Large property archival or equipment storage

40ft high cube one-trip container with door open

Most Space

40ft High Cube Container

The 40ft high cube has the same footprint as the standard 40ft but stands a full foot taller: 9 feet 6 inches exterior height, with about 8 ft 10 in of interior height. That extra foot is useful for overhead electrical, racking and tall equipment.

High cubes suit conversion projects: container offices, mountain bunkhouses, worksite break rooms, and custom cabin builds.

Colorado Use Cases

✓ Mountain cabin or bunkhouse conversion
✓ Construction site office
✓ Tall agricultural equipment
✓ Hunting or fishing cabin base
✓ Retail or pop-up structure for events

Specifications

Exterior Length	40 ft (12.2 m)
Exterior Width	8 ft (2.44 m)
Exterior Height	9 ft 6 in (2.9 m)
Interior Length	39 ft 5 in
Interior Width	7 ft 9 in
Interior Height	8 ft 10 in
Volume	~2,694 cu ft
Door Opening	7 ft 8 in W × 8 ft 5 in H

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Available Modifications

🚪 Personnel doors & roll-up garage doors
🪟 Windows (fixed or opening)
⚡ Electrical wiring, outlets, panel
💡 LED interior & exterior lighting
🌡️ Insulation & HVAC / climate control
🪵 Flooring overlays & wall panels
🎨 Custom exterior paint & branding
Built-in shelving & workbenches

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Modified shipping container converted to commercial space in Colorado

Custom

Modified Containers

A modified container starts with a standard steel shipping container and adds the features you need: doors, windows, insulation, electrical, HVAC, and more. The result is a durable, weatherproof structure.

Modified containers can serve as construction offices on job sites, off-grid hunting cabin bases, ranch offices, and retail pop-up concepts.

Colorado Use Cases

✓ Job site office
✓ Hunting or fishing cabin base
✓ Ranch manager's office
✓ Mountain retreat or bunkhouse
✓ Retail or event pop-up

Refrigerated

Refrigerated (Reefer) Containers

Reefer containers combine the structural strength of a shipping container with an integrated refrigeration unit capable of maintaining temperatures from -25°F to +70°F. They can be used for cold chain logistics, seasonal produce storage, brewery ingredient storage, and more.

Available in 20ft and 40ft sizes. Requires a 460V 3-phase power connection or a compatible generator to run the refrigeration unit.

Colorado Use Cases

✓ Craft brewery ingredient & hop storage
✓ Produce farm storage
✓ Caterer & event kitchen overflow
✓ Cannabis facility temperature-controlled storage
✓ Meat processing & hunting camp game storage

Key Specifications

Available Sizes	20ft & 40ft
Temperature Range	-25°F to +70°F
Power Requirement	460V 3-phase
Condition Available	Used
Insulated Walls	Yes: integral

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Before You Order

Site Preparation & Delivery Clearance

Containers are delivered on a tilt-bed truck. Check your clearance ahead of time.

Required Straight Clearance

20ft

110 ft straight clearance

Measured from the drop point in a straight line

40ft

130 ft straight clearance

Includes both standard and high cube models

Also check: 10 ft width clearance, overhead obstacles (trees, power lines, overhangs), and road surface condition. Gravel and dirt roads can work: flag steep grades or soft ground.

See How Delivery Works

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