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.
From$8,900
$8,900
$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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