40ft Standard Used Shipping Container
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Almost new. One overseas voyage, then retired for sale. A 8'6" outer wall on this 40ft Standard shell - perfect for workshop with loft.
The 40ft Standard One-Trip is a workhorse with a tuxedo on. You’re getting the full 304 sq ft footprint of a 40-foot box paired with the factory-fresh paint, undinged corner castings, and flawless plywood deck that only come with single-voyage units. For Aurora builders running a high-end workshop conversion or splitting the interior into a two-room ADU, the cosmetic head start is worth the premium over a CW.
A 40-footer at the Standard 8'6" exterior height fits cleanly under most Adams and Arapahoe County accessory-structure height limits, which makes it easier to pull permits without filing for a variance. We see these go out for finished garage shops with rollup doors cut into the side wall, for hobby car-restoration spaces with a built-in office at one end, and for premium ranch storage where the owner wants the building to still look sharp in five years.
You won’t be sanding, you won’t be priming, you won’t be fighting any of the cosmetic battles that come with older inventory. Drop, level, finish - that’s the entire build calendar.
The Numbers, Inside & Out
ISO-standard measurements for a 40ft Standard - use these for permit drawings and material takeoffs.
| External (L × W × H) | 40' × 8' × 8'6" |
|---|---|
| Internal (L × W × H) | 39'5" × 7'8" × 7'10" |
| Door Opening (W × H) | 7'8" × 7'5" |
| Floor Area (Internal) | 304 sq ft |
| Cubic Capacity | 2,389 cu ft |
| Empty Weight (Tare) | ~8,1,6,0 lbs |
| Livable After Insulation | ~280 sq ft · 7'0" ceiling |
| Floor Type | Marine-grade plywood (1-1/8" thick) |
| Material | Corten weathering steel - 14 gauge corrugated |
Why This 40ft Standard Works
- ✓Workshop with loft
- ✓2-room ADU
- ✓Bulk storage
- ✓280 sq ft livable after insulation
Finished ceiling sits at 7'0" - comfortable for daily living and resale.
- ✓Corten shell lasts 25+ years on a Front Range pad
Weathering steel laughs at Colorado wind, hail, and dry-cold winters.
About the One-Trip Grade
Almost new. One overseas voyage, then retired for sale.
Age range: 6–18 months · Prep work: Minimal
What to expect: Clean paint, dry floor, square doors, minimal scuffs.
Premium builds
- ✓ Finished living spaces and ADUs
- ✓ Premium Airbnb units
- ✓ Showroom or retail conversions
Builds We See Roll Out of the Yard
Front Range projects that start with a 40ft Standard.
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