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20-foot containers

The 20-ft container — the everyday workhorse.

About 160 square feet of dry, lockable steel that fits a standard driveway and holds a two-bedroom home of goods. The size most folks need, at the friendliest price. From $3,200 delivered.

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~160 sq ft Welded lockbox Free delivery · 50 mi
20-foot forest-green shipping container for sale at the Woodlawn, VA yard
$3,200
Starting price
~160 sq ft
Floor space
~1,170 cu ft
Storage volume
~30 yrs
Outdoor lifespan
Who the 20-ft is for

The right call for most jobs.

The 20-foot container is the size we deliver most, and for good reason. It tucks onto a normal driveway or gravel pad, doesn't need a small parking lot to set, and still swallows an impressive amount of stuff. If you're storing for a move, clearing out a garage, locking up tools on a job site, or keeping feed and gear dry on the farm, this is usually the box.

Every 20-ft we sell is a genuine ISO container — 14-gauge Cor-Ten weathering steel, marine-grade plywood floor, and cargo doors that still seal tight after years at sea. Pick cargo-worthy for the best price or one-trip for like-new looks, and we deliver it leveled and locked the day it lands.

Slate-gray 20-foot shipping container set on a residential gravel pad
Cutaway view of a shipping container showing steel walls, plywood floor, and cargo doors
Specs & dimensions

What a 20-ft actually gives you.

  • Exterior size: 20′ long × 8′ wide × 8′6″ high (standard height).
  • Floor space: roughly 160 square feet of usable floor.
  • Volume: about 1,170 cubic feet — a full two-bedroom home of goods.
  • Doors: double cargo doors on one end, swinging the full width.
  • Build: 14-gauge Cor-Ten steel over a marine-plywood floor.
  • Lifespan: roughly 30 years sitting outdoors, no maintenance.
What fits inside

160 square feet goes further than you think.

A 20-ft holds the contents of a typical two-bedroom home with room to walk. Here's the kind of load that lives comfortably inside one.

  • A two-bedroom home of furniture, appliances, and boxes during a move or renovation.
  • A full set of contractor tools, materials, and small equipment, locked tight on the job site.
  • Mowers, ATVs, a motorcycle, or seasonal yard gear out of the weather.
  • Feed, hay, fencing, and farm supplies kept dry and rodent-resistant.
  • A season's worth of retail inventory or business overflow off the showroom floor.

Not sure it'll all fit? See real-world setups on our uses page or just call and we'll size it with you.

Access & delivery

Easy to place, easy to drop.

A big part of why the 20-ft is so popular is how simple it is to deliver. Our tilt-bed truck slides the container right where you want it — no crane, no special pad. We just need a reasonably level spot and a clear, straight run-up.

  • About 65 ft of pull-in for the truck and tilt — a standard driveway usually works.
  • Roughly 12 ft of width and clear overhead so the bed can tilt freely.
  • Firm, level ground — gravel, dirt, grass, or concrete all work. We set it on blocks.
  • Free delivery within 50 road miles of Woodlawn; beyond that we quote mileage up front.

Tight spot? Send us a quick photo of the driveway and drop location and we'll confirm the truck can get in before the day arrives. For the full rundown, read our delivery prep guide.

Tilt-bed truck delivering a 20-foot container onto a driveway
Pick your condition

Cargo-worthy or one-trip — same box, your call.

Both grades carry the same roughly 30-year lifespan. The difference is mostly looks and price.

Best price

Used / cargo-worthy

Years of service · structurally solid · wind & water tight
  • Surface rust & honest wear, no holes
  • Dry inside, doors seal tight
  • Perfect for storage, tools, the farm
  • The lowest way into a 20-ft, from $3,200
See used / cargo-worthy
Like new

One-trip

Single ocean voyage · factory paint & seals
  • Nearly new, cleanest possible look
  • Crisp factory paint, tight seals
  • Best base for an office or build-out
  • Ideal when looks matter
See one-trip

Want exact sale numbers for your spot? Head to container sales or get a quote.

20-ft or 40-ft?

When to size up.

The 20-ft wins on price, footprint, and ease of delivery — it's the right pick for moderate loads and tighter spots. But if you're storing vehicles, large equipment, or a serious amount of inventory, a 40-ft doubles your space for less than double the cost.

A 40-ft also needs more room to deliver — roughly 95 feet of pull-in versus about 65 for a 20-ft — so the driveway matters. Not sure which way to go? We'll talk it through honestly before you spend a dime.

Compare the 40-ft
20-foot and 40-foot containers lined up at the Woodlawn yard
20-ft questions

Good to know.

A 20-ft container gives you about 160 square feet of floor space and roughly 1,170 cubic feet of volume — enough to hold the contents of a two-bedroom home. Think furniture, appliances, boxes, lawn equipment, tools, ATVs, or a full season of inventory, all dry and locked behind cargo doors.
Plan on roughly 65 feet of straight pull-in for the tilt-bed truck to set a 20-ft container, plus about 12 feet of width and clear overhead for the bed to tilt. If access is tight, send us a photo of the driveway and drop spot and we'll confirm the truck can get in before we schedule.
Choose a 20-ft if space is limited, your load is moderate, or you want the lower up-front price. Step up to a 40-ft when you need to store vehicles, large equipment, or a lot of inventory — a 40-ft doubles the space for less than double the cost. We're happy to talk through which one your job really needs.
Ready when you are

Price a 20-ft today.

Same-day quotes, free delivery within 50 miles, and most drops scheduled inside the week. No back-and-forth, no surprise fees.

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