Maximum Storage

40ft Shipping Containers in California

Double the space of a 20ft. The go-to container for California contractors, ranchers, and businesses that need serious, secure, weatherproof storage. Delivery to your address -- price always included.

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Specifications

40ft Container Dimensions & Details

The 40ft standard container offers roughly 2,350 cubic feet of interior space -- twice that of the 20ft, in the same 8-foot width. It's the workhorse container for California construction companies, agricultural operations, and any business that moves or stores significant volumes of materials.

A 40ft requires a longer approach for delivery -- typically 50–60 feet of clear space for the tilt-bed truck to maneuver. For ranches, construction sites, and commercial properties with adequate access, the 40ft is the most cost-efficient option per cubic foot of storage.

Exterior Dimensions

Length40 ft 0 in (12.192 m)
Width8 ft 0 in (2.438 m)
Height8 ft 6 in (2.591 m)

Interior Dimensions

Length39 ft 5 in (12.021 m)
Width7 ft 9 in (2.352 m)
Height7 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

Who Uses 40ft Containers in California

California Contractors

General contractors, electricians, plumbers, and trade subcontractors across Southern California use 40ft containers as secure, lockable job site storage for tools, materials, and equipment. Far more weather-resistant and theft-proof than open trailers.

Ranches & Farms

Cattle ranchers in Kern and Tulare Counties, agricultural operations in the Central Valley, and produce farms around San Francisco use 40ft containers to store equipment, feed supplements, irrigation supplies, and seasonal inventory. One container equals multiple sheds.

California Businesses

Warehouses, distributors, retail companies, and service businesses use 40ft containers for overflow inventory, seasonal product rotation, archive storage, and equipment staging -- often at a fraction of warehouse lease costs.

Landscaping Companies

California landscaping and irrigation contractors use 40ft containers to store equipment, pipe, fittings, and winter materials. A lockable 40ft at your yard beats renting storage units month by month.

Large Home Projects

Homeowners undertaking major renovations -- additions, whole-home remodels, ADU construction -- use a 40ft to hold furniture, appliances, and household goods during construction. Cheaper than POD services for long projects.

Light Industrial

Machine shops, fabricators, and light industrial operations in the Los Angeles metro and San Francisco area use 40ft containers for raw material storage, finished goods staging, and hazardous material segregation.

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

Delivering 40ft Containers Across California

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: 50–60 feet of clear, firm surface ahead of where the container will sit.
  • Width clearance: At least 12 feet wide throughout the delivery path.
  • Overhead clearance: 14 feet minimum for the loaded truck; more is better.
  • 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 California

  • Greater Los Angeles & Southern California: 1–2 weeks
  • Bay Area & Northern California: 1–2 weeks
  • San Diego & Inland Empire: 1–2 weeks
  • Central Valley (Fresno, Bakersfield): 1–2 weeks
  • Rural & remote properties: 2–3 weeks (access assessed)
Not sure if your site works for a 40ft? Call or text us with your address and access description -- we can often tell you right away whether a standard tilt-bed delivery will work.
FAQ

40ft Container Questions

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 but is typically the most cost-efficient choice per cubic foot of storage if you have the access to receive it.
Yes. We deliver 40ft containers to ranches and rural properties across California regularly. 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 and we'll confirm logistics.
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 isn't critical, the standard 40ft is a solid, cost-effective choice. See our 40ft High Cube page for full details.
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). For virtually all storage applications -- even heavy equipment or machinery -- you'll be well within capacity.

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