General Purpose 40ft Containers for Sale or Hire

General Purpose 40ft Containers are the most popular and frequently used containers by our customers. They suit the storage, shipping, and transportation requirements of many businesses across a variety of industries.

A General Purpose 40ft or 12m storage container should comfortably store the contents of a large residential house. More commonly used on rural properties, they can be used at some residential properties that have suitable truck access. They can be delivered on either a Super Tilt Tray, Sideloader or Semi Trailer for a crane lift in. At Canberra Containers we supply a variety of general purpose 40ft containers in a range of conditions, from one trip new to well used but still reliable.

We have something to suit most budgets and if you don’t see what you need, then we will try our best to find it for you.

Suitable for the following

General Storage
Overseas Shipping
Furniture Storage
Some Modifications

Specifications

Specifications	Length	Width	Height	Tare Weight
External	12190mm	2440mm	2590mm	4000kg
Internal	12030mm	2350mm	2350mm	4000kg

New or ‘One Trip’ Containers

40FT General Purpose, New or ‘One Trip’ Container.

Minor paint blemishes and imperfections can be expected, but they are as new as they get within Australia. Just done the one trip from China since being manufactured.

Includes a slimline lock cover and come in various colour selections subject to availability.

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Premium Grade

40FT General Purpose, Premium Quality, Second-hand Container.

These are as good as Second-hand containers get in the used sale market.

If you want a better appearance or overall condition than this, you need to purchase one trip new.

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Premium Grade Refurb

40FT General Purpose, Premium Quality, Second-hand, Resprayed and Refurbished Container.

Dent removal where possible and most surface rust removed.

These include a slimline security lock cover and are resprayed in a choice of our popular standard colour options.

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Standard Grade

40FT General Purpose, Standard Grade, Second-hand Container.

This is our bang for buck container and will suit the storage requirements of most customers.

This is our most popular and our recommended sale option if you wish to purchase Second-hand container.

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Standard Grade Refurb

40FT General Purpose, Standard Grade, Second-hand, Resprayed and Refurbished Container.

Dent removal where possible and most surface rust is removed.

These include a slimline security lock cover and are resprayed in a choice of our popular standard colour options.

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Economy Grade

40FT General Purpose, Economy Grade Container.

Watertight & Structurally Sufficient.

Suitable for some storage requirements.

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*Photos are provided as examples of our grading levels and similar to what you can expect to be received. Actual and physical container photos can be provided by email or phone as required. Inspections of our current and available sale options are encouraged in depot when your delivery location is either very close, or ready to accept delivery.

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