Used 40ft Refrigerated Shipping Container – With Custom Side Door Access

Description

This used 40ft refrigerated shipping container is a reliable, well-maintained cold storage unit ideal for farms, food service, or commercial applications requiring consistent refrigeration. Originally purchased from Thermo King in Salinas, it has served as a daily-use walk-in cooler for produce on a working farm and is now available for its next owner.

Key Features:

• 40ft Refrigerated Shipping Container
• Newer used refrigeration unit installed 5 years ago (Thermo King system)
• Custom-installed side access door for easy entry and exit—no need to open the large end doors
• Used as a walk-in cooler for farm produce – operated daily for 9 years
• Unplugged in August last year, fully functional when disconnected
• Requires three-phase electrical power
• Regularly serviced and well-maintained throughout its use
• Guaranteed to be in working condition

Why the Side Door Changes Daily Use

A factory reefer only opens at one end, through the full-width cargo doors. That is fine for palletised loading but wasteful for a cooler that staff walk into repeatedly during a shift — every trip dumps the cold air and loads the refrigeration unit. The retrofitted personnel door on this unit lets crews step in and out for individual crates and trays while the main doors stay shut, which holds temperature more steadily and cuts machine run time. It also means the container can be positioned with the cargo end against a wall or bank and still be usable.

Practical Considerations Before Siting

• Power supply. This unit runs on three-phase power. Confirm the supply is available at the intended position before delivery is booked.
• Standing history. It was disconnected in August of last year while fully functional, so plan for a service check and a run-up before it goes into food service.
• Airflow. Keep the T-floor clear and avoid stacking produce against the evaporator so the machine can circulate air the way it was designed to.
• Machine end clearance. Leave working space at the refrigeration end for servicing and for the condenser to breathe.

Compare Cold Storage Options

This is a single used unit with a known history, so it is worth comparing against the rest of our refrigerated container stock before deciding. Buyers wanting a taller internal cube usually look at the 40ft high cube Carrier ThinLINE reefer, while operations that only need chilled space rather than a full walk-in often step down to a 20ft mobile cold storage container. Our condition guide explains how used reefer grades are assessed, and you can request a quote or call our Long Bennington sales office to arrange an inspection.