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40ft Side Opening Container

The ultimate access container. Twelve metres of storage with 11.5 metres of side access – load pallets, plant, vehicles, or bulk materials from any point along the wall. Built for operations where time matters.

4.9/5 from 200+ reviews
Starting

From$8,900

Hire - From $8.00/day
Premium Used

$8,900

New (1-Trip)

$12,500

Key Features
  • 11.5m Side Access
  • 8 Sets Double Doors
  • Rear Doors Retained
  • Forklift-Ready
  • High Cube Available
  • ISO Certified
  • Fast Delivery
  • Quality Guaranteed
  • Perth Stock

40ft Side Opening Container Overview

The 40ft side opening container is the heavy-duty access solution for operations that can’t afford to waste time on load/unload logistics. Eight sets of independently lockable double doors along the full length of the container mean you park the forklift at the exact bay you need, grab your gear, and move on. No shuffling pallets. No unloading half the container to reach the item at the back.

Construction is full Corten steel with marine plywood flooring rated for repeated forklift traffic. The side doors are weather-sealed, reinforced at the hinges, and locked via cam-lock bars with padlock eyes at each set. Rear cargo doors remain standard-spec so you retain the option of end-loading long items – steel beams, scaffolding, timber, piping.

The 40ft side opener is what fleet operators, major contractors, and mining service companies use when daily access efficiency is non-negotiable. It’s also the go-to for vehicle storage – drive a ute, quad bike, or skid steer straight in from the side, no ramps required.

Premium Used ($8,900) are ex-shipping containers with 1-3 voyages. Structurally sound, fully functional doors, typical cosmetic wear.

New 1-Trip ($12,500) are pristine, factory-fresh units. Recommended for customer-facing sites, long-term installations, or anywhere appearance matters.

High Cube option adds 300mm of internal height – available in both Premium Used ($9,650) and New 1-Trip ($13,500).

Hire ($8.00/day) gives you flexible access. Minimum one week, delivery and pickup included on hires over 6 months.

Technical Specifications

Specification Detail
External Length 12.19m (40ft)
External Width 2.44m (8ft)
External Height 2.59m (2.90m High Cube)
Internal Length 12.00m
Internal Width 2.35m
Internal Height 2.39m (2.69m High Cube)
Side Opening Length 11.50m (continuous access)
Side Opening Height 2.28m (2.58m High Cube)
Number of Side Doors 8 sets (16 doors total)
Rear Cargo Doors Retained, standard spec
Tare Weight 4,900kg
Max Gross Weight 30,480kg
Construction Corten weathering steel
Floor 28mm marine plywood
Locking Cam-lock bars, padlock-ready
Certification CSC plate (where rated)

Applications

Major Construction Projects

Tool and plant storage for large civil works, infrastructure projects, multi-stage developments. Fast access for multiple crews across long shifts.

Mining Service & Parts Stores

Remote-site parts inventory, workshop consumables, maintenance supplies. Forklift access from any angle speeds turnaround on equipment repairs.

Fleet Operator Yards

Hire companies, transport operators, logistics yards. Fast loading and retrieval across high-turnover inventory.

Vehicle & Heavy Machinery Storage

Utes, quad bikes, skid steers, ride-on equipment. Drive in from the side, park multiple units, lock up.

Agricultural Bulk Storage

Seed, fertiliser, animal feed, tools, spare parts. Access from multiple points without moving pallets or bags.

Workshop & Fabrication Yards

Steel fabricators, welding shops, metal trades. Store raw materials, offcuts, and finished goods with fast retrieval for job-specific loading.

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