40′ Reefer Container (Non Working)

40’ Non-Working Reefer Shipping Container (High Cube) – For Sale

We have 40-foot High Cube Non-Working Reefer Containers available — a durable and insulated storage solution at a great value.

These units were originally designed for temperature-controlled cargo, but the refrigeration systems are no longer operational, making them ideal for affordable insulated storage or repurposing projects.

Specifications:

• Length: 40 ft
• Width: 8 ft
• Height: 9 ft 6 in (High Cube – extra interior height)
• Construction: Heavy-duty steel exterior with aluminum-insulated interior panels
• Condition: Non-functioning refrigeration unit, structurally sound, doors seal properly
• Flooring: T-bar or flat aluminum floor (varies by unit)

Ideal Uses:

• Dry, insulated storage of goods, equipment, or supplies
• Workshop or job site storage
• Conversion projects (e.g., workshops, cold storage without active cooling, container builds)

Typical Uses and Alternatives

Because the insulation and the sealed shell survive long after the machinery stops, non-working reefers are a common starting point for workshops, insulated stores and container builds where active cooling is not needed. If you want the same shell with a documented wind and water tight assessment, see the 40ft HC wind and water tight non-working reefer. Where cooling is genuinely required, the 40ft HC working refrigerated container is the unit to compare. Related stock is grouped under insulated containers and reefer containers. Read our condition guide before buying non-operational equipment.