40ft Used Wind and Watertight Shipping Container – Red

This 40ft used wind and watertight shipping container is the entry-level option in the 40ft range — an ex-shipping line standard unit with a sound wooden floor, functional double doors, and no holes in the structure. At 67.7 m³ of internal volume, it gives you the storage equivalent of a double garage in a single portable steel unit. Furthermore, colour varies depending on the original shipping line paint — red, orange, blue, and green are all common. In addition, surface rust, dents, and cosmetic wear are normal for this grade and are reflected directly in the price.

40ft Used Wind and Watertight Shipping Container Specifications
Condition: Wind & Watertight (Used) — Structurally sound, weatherproof.

External Dimensions
Dimension Millimetres Feet / Inches
Length 12,192 mm 40′ 0″
Width 2,438 mm 8′ 0″
Height 2,591 mm 8′ 6″
Internal Dimensions
Dimension Millimetres Feet / Inches
Length 12,032 mm 39′ 5″
Width 2,352 mm 7′ 8″
Height 2,385 mm 7′ 10″
Weight & Capacity
Spec Value
Max Gross Weight 30,480 kg
Tare Weight 3,750 kg
Max Payload 26,730 kg
Internal Volume 67.7 m³
Condition Wind & Watertight (Used)
Colour Varies — original shipping line paint
Standard Features
Feature Detail
Floor Wooden — good condition, no structural damage
Doors Double doors — end wall, functional
Structure No holes — wind and watertight confirmed
Cosmetic Condition Surface rust, dents, wear — expected for grade
Branding May carry original shipping line logo
Who the 40ft Used Wind and Watertight Shipping Container Suits
A 40ft used wind and watertight shipping container at entry-level pricing suits buyers who need maximum volume at minimum cost. Farmers storing bulk grain, equipment, and agricultural inputs on a rural block get 67.7 m³ of weatherproof steel storage — roughly the equivalent of a two-car garage — without the lead time and council approvals a permanent shed requires. Construction operators use them for secure on-site tool lockup, materials protection, and consumables storage across long project timelines. Moreover, industrial buyers who need compound perimeter containers, site fencing solutions, or stacked storage configurations buy on volume and price rather than cosmetic grade. Therefore, this entry-level unit covers all of those applications at the sharpest 40ft price point in the range.

Wind and watertight certification confirms the structure keeps out rain, wind, and vermin despite surface cosmetic wear. Furthermore, the wooden floor handles standard pallet loads and hand trolleys without structural failure. In addition, the double end doors open fully, giving unrestricted access to the 12,032mm internal length for long items like steel sections, timber, and pipe runs.

Key Features
Wind & watertight — no holes, weatherproof structure confirmed
67.7 m³ internal volume — full 40ft storage capacity
Wooden floor in good condition — handles pallet and hand trolley loads
Double end doors — functional, full-width access
Colour varies — original shipping line paint, not guaranteed
Surface rust and wear expected — cosmetic only, not structural
Lowest price point in the 40ft range
Suits farming, construction, and industrial storage
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This container meets ISO 668 Series 1 freight container standards. Therefore, it is built to international structural and dimensional specifications.

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