Storage for equipment and stock
Just over 6 m long, this size can suit furniture, site tools or business stock. Measure what you need to store and allow room for access. Confirm the required capacity, delivery access and condition.
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20ft dry cargo-worthy shipping container
Request a 20ft container inspected for freight use; confirm the actual unit and documents.
- External
- 6.058 × 2.438 × 2.591 m
- Volume
- 33.1 m³
- Floor area
- 13.9 m²
Our container sale price
£840 incl. VAT£700 excl. VATVAT 20% · delivery & offloading extraDelivery and offloading must be included in your quotation: Request delivered price. Delivery to England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland is subject to postcode and access confirmation.
Availability on request: the catalogue does not represent live stock.
Request current photos and a condition report for the proposed unit.
Enquiry terms: a request is not an order and no payment is taken.
- Freight suitability requires current inspection and carrier acceptance
- Request CSC plate and current examination details
- Normal signs of use: dents, scratches and surface rust possible.
20ft container dimensions and specifications
Standard external dimensions and indicative internal dimensions, door openings and weights from reference specifications. These values do not describe one identified sale unit. Obtain the actual unit specification before agreeing to buy.
| ISO code | 1CC / 22G1 |
|---|---|
| External length | 6.058 m |
| External width | 2.438 m |
| External height | 2.591 m |
| Internal length | 5.898 m |
| Internal width | 2.352 m |
| Internal height | 2.385 m |
| Door opening width | 2.340 m |
| Door opening height | 2.278 m |
| Internal volume | 33.1 m³ |
| Internal floor area | 13.9 m² |
| Tare weight (empty weight) | 2,200 kg |
| Payload | 27,800 kg |
| ISO 668 rating ceiling (not unit capacity) | 36,000 kg |
The ISO 668 rating ceiling is not the capacity of the unit offered. Do not calculate a payload by subtracting the indicative tare from that ceiling. Obtain the actual unit's plate and specification for its tare, maximum gross mass and permitted payload, and confirm its current condition before loading or lifting.
Price and delivered quotation
Our sale price is £840 incl. VAT per container (£700 excl. VAT; VAT rate 20 %). Delivery and offloading are extra, depending on your postcode, lorry access and unloading method. Optional repainting or alterations are quoted separately. Request the full delivered total before any order.
Compare 20ft container conditions
Compare our sale prices for this nominal size and container type in different conditions. Prices are shown including and excluding VAT at 20%. Delivery and offloading are extra. Confirm the specification, availability and full delivered total for the proposed unit.
| Condition | Price ex VAT | Price inc VAT | Ex VAT difference | Watertightness | Freight suitability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20ft used as-is container | £560 excl. VAT | £672 incl. VAT | −£140 | Unconfirmed | Not established by this grade |
| 20ft used wind and watertight container | £756 excl. VAT | £907.20 incl. VAT | +£56 | Confirm unit condition | Not established by this grade |
| Cargo-worthy | £700 excl. VAT | £840 incl. VAT | This model | Confirm unit condition | Inspection, CSC and carrier checks |
| 20ft one-trip container | £1,473 excl. VAT | £1,767.60 incl. VAT | +£773 | Confirm unit condition | Not established by this grade |
| 20ft new, never used container | On request | On request | — | Confirm unit condition | Not established by this grade |
Is this container right for your project?
20ft cargo-worthy container enquiry. The grade describes intended freight suitability, not a guarantee of a particular unit. Before shipping, confirm a current inspection, CSC examination status and carrier acceptance. Dimensions are reference values; obtain the offered unit specification.
A standard design
Corrugated steel walls, doors at one end and a timber floor. Confirm the actual unit's condition, lifting points and assessed capacity before lifting or stacking it; the original container design does not establish the safety of a damaged or altered unit.
Cargo-worthy: verify inspection
Ask for the actual unit’s inspection report, CSC plate and examination status. A cargo-worthy label alone does not confirm acceptance for your shipment or a fixed remaining service life.
20ft container delivery: access and offloading
Enquire about delivery to England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Coverage, lead time, transport and offloading charges depend on the postcode and site assessment. Request delivered price and confirm the full amount before agreeing to buy. Islands, remote locations and Northern Ireland may require separate transport arrangements.
Allow for a footprint of about 6.06 × 2.44 m, door opening and the proposed vehicle and lifting equipment. Ask the delivery team to assess gate width, turning space, overhead obstructions, ground bearing capacity and outrigger space. Confirm the actual unit weight and lifting points; access and crane reach cannot be approved from container dimensions alone.
- 1. Your request“Request delivered price”, “Request a quote” or “Discuss your requirements”: you provide the delivery postcode and town, and your contact details.
- 2. Our confirmationRequest confirmation of the actual unit, contracting seller, availability, full delivered price and terms in a written quotation.
- 3. DeliveryReview the full quotation and the seller’s terms before agreeing to buy. Confirm site suitability and delivery arrangements separately.
Questions about the 20ft cargo-worthy container
What is the price of a 20ft cargo-worthy container?
Our sale price is £840 incl. VAT per container (£700 excl. VAT; VAT rate 20 %). Delivery and offloading are extra, depending on your postcode, lorry access and unloading method. Optional repainting or alterations are quoted separately. Request the full delivered total before any order.
Where do you deliver, and how much does delivery cost?
You can enquire about delivery to England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland; availability must be confirmed for your postcode. Delivery and unloading costs depend on your postcode, lorry access and unloading method. Ask for a written quotation including applicable VAT, delivery, offloading and any mandatory charges after access and the planned location have been checked. Remote locations, islands and Northern Ireland may require a separate transport arrangement.
What needs to be prepared on site?
Agree load-bearing ground, foundations or supports, vehicle access and the unloading plan with the supplier and a competent site professional. Mention overhead power lines, narrow gates, slopes and buried services. A generic footprint is not a foundation design or lift plan.
Can I see the container before confirming?
Request recent photos and, where possible, an inspection of the proposed unit before agreeing to buy. For a used container, they show the real condition of the doors, floor and walls.
Cargo-worthy, wind and watertight used or as-is: what's the difference?
Cargo-worthy describes a unit offered for freight use: verify inspection, current CSC examination status and carrier acceptance. WWT describes wind and watertight storage condition, not shipping certification. As-is means condition needs careful assessment; ask for a written report. Applicable consumer rights still apply.
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20ft container guide
Dimensions, condition choices, prices and delivery checks.
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Suitability for transport, CSC plate, inspection: what to verify for the actual unit.
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