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Specialty ·20'0" / 40'0" ·ISO Cargo Container

Refrigerated Containers (Reefers) for Sale

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Active-refrigeration unit. Holds -20°F to +70°F under your control. Built for cold storage, frozen inventory, and farm-to-table operations. Needs electrical hookup (typically 3-phase 460V). Pricing is quote-only because reefer condition + age varies widely.

Length20'0" / 40'0"
Height8'6" / 9'6"
Capacity1,047 / 2,353 cu ft
Max payload60,360 lbs / 56,310 lbs
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Full specifications

Every dimension. No mystery.

Refrigerated container dimensions and capacity. If you need a spec not listed here, ask us on the phone — we'll send a full data sheet.

ISO 6346 compliant
External dimensions
Length20'0" / 40'0"
Width8'0"
Height8'6" / 9'6"
Internal dimensions
Length18'0" / 37'9"
Width7'8"
Height7'5" / 8'4"
Door opening
Width7'2" (interior reduced)
Height6'10"
Weight + capacity
Tare weight6,580 - 10,355 lbs (2,985 - 4,700 kg)
Max payloadVaries by size (Varies by size)
Cubic capacity~1,000 - 2,090 cu ft (insulation reduces interior) (~28 - 59 m³)
Construction + standards
Frame + wallsCorten steel · corrugated
Floor1 1/8" marine-grade plywood
RoofSingle-piece corrugated steel · 50psf load
StandardISO 668 · ISO 1496-1
ISO type code22R1 / 42R1
What people use it for

What Refrigerated containers are perfect for.

Most common use cases buyers tell us about. If your situation isn't here, call us and we'll tell you whether this is the right container for the job.

01

Restaurant + butcher cold storage

Walk-in cooler/freezer for restaurants, butcher shops, ice cream operations. Drop-and-plug install.

02

Farm + agricultural cold chain

Produce cooling, milk holding, harvest-time storage. Add to existing farm power and you have walk-in cold storage.

03

Pharma + lab cold storage

Tight temperature control for vaccines, samples, lab consumables. Talk to us — we'll calibrate for your spec.

Practical capacity

What actually fits in a Refrigerated.

Cubic feet is abstract. Here's what those cubic feet hold in real-world items.

Cold storage operation

-10°F to 70°F range with proper 220V hookup

Restaurant overflow

Walk-in freezer or fridge capacity without building one

Produce / agriculture

Ripening rooms, harvest storage, dairy cooling

Pharma / medical

Temperature-controlled drug or sample storage

Event refrigeration

Festival or wedding bar setup; mobile cooling

Brewery / winery

Cold cellar without the building permit

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Double Door
20'0" / 40'0" · 8'6"
Insulated
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Open-Sided
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Open-Top
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Common questions

Questions people ask about Refrigerated containers.

Do refrigerated containers need power on-site?

Yes — most run on 220V/3-phase. Some have onboard generators (clip-on units). Confirm spec before delivery.

What's the temperature range?

Most modern reefer units run -10°F to 70°F (-23°C to 21°C). Older units may have a narrower range.

How much does the refrigeration unit add to the cost?

Significant — refrigerated units start $7,000-$15,000+ depending on age, condition, and refrigeration unit type. Call for current stock.

Can I convert a refrigerated container into a freezer?

Most units come with both modes built in. Switch on the unit's controller — no hardware change needed.

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