Twice the floor space of a 20ft in the same 8-foot width. For contractors, farms and businesses across Illinois.
The 40ft standard container offers roughly 2,350 cubic feet of interior space, twice that of the 20ft conex box, in the same 8-foot width. It is the workhorse container for construction companies, agricultural operations, and any business that moves or stores significant volumes of material. Weighing up whether to rent or buy this size? See our rent vs buy guide.
A 40ft needs a longer approach for delivery than a 20ft. Available in several grades, including used wind and water tight (WWT) and one-trip. Our container condition guide has the full grade breakdown.
| Length | 40 ft 0 in (12.192 m) |
| Width | 8 ft 0 in (2.438 m) |
| Height | 8 ft 6 in (2.591 m) |
| Length | 39 ft 5 in (12.021 m) |
| Width | 7 ft 9 in (2.352 m) |
| Height | 7 ft 10 in (2.385 m) |
| Volume | ~2,350 cu ft (66.5 m³) |
| Door Opening (W x H) | 7 ft 8 in x 7 ft 5 in |
Looking for extra ceiling height? See our 40ft High Cube: same footprint, one full foot taller inside, 8 ft 10 in against 7 ft 10 in.
Illinois delivered pricing: starting at $2,258 for a 40ft Wind and Water Tight container delivered in Chicago.
A warehouse serving the Chicago freight market can use a separate storage box for packaging and reusable handling materials. Keep it outside active turning paths and plan how workers will reach the far end safely.
A Rockford manufacturing shop can hold fixtures, non-sensitive components and spare workholding equipment between jobs. Confirm floor-loading needs for concentrated machinery before treating the box as an extension of the shop.
Peoria area construction projects can stage longer material and bulk supplies close to the work. Mark the truck approach early, before the site fills with excavation piles and other deliveries.
An agricultural operation around Decatur or Champaign can separate repair inventory from a busy equipment shed. Check door access with the farm vehicles that will actually load it, not just an empty footpath.
A business in western Illinois can consolidate seasonal displays and durable stock into one long storage aisle. Use a written inventory and keep heavier frequently used items near the door.
Southern Illinois maintenance yards can organize fencing, outdoor equipment and spare parts in a weather-sheltered space. Review runoff, ground bearing and the removal route as carefully as the initial delivery.
A 40ft container needs more room to deliver than a 20ft. The truck with a loaded tilt-bed trailer runs about 80 feet long. Here is what you need:
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