Rural and suburban properties around Reno collect equipment: a mower, a side by side, a trailer of tools, a welder and the parts to keep all of it running. A garage fills quickly, and a building takes time and money.
A 40 ft high cube container gives you a long, tall, lockable space for equipment and a workbench, set on a level pad and ready the day it is delivered.
Why a container makes a good shop
It is secure, it is dry and it is big enough to actually work in. A high cube has roughly 8 ft 10 in of clear height inside, so you can stand at a bench, stack shelving high and roll equipment in without ducking.
It is also flexible. Start with equipment storage and a bench, and add a man door, vents, lighting or power later as the space becomes more of a shop.
What to look for
Equipment is heavy and a shop gets daily use, so focus on the floor and the doors.
- Solid floor. It will carry a mower, a side by side and a loaded bench.
- Door choices. Double doors make a drive-through; a man door makes daily trips easier.
- Orientation. Face the doors toward where you drive in, and away from the prevailing wind if you can.
Which container fits a workshop
A 40 ft high cube in one trip condition is the best all-around choice. About 320 square feet of floor gives room for equipment at one end and a bench at the other, and one trip steel is clean and easy to modify later.
If you are mostly storing one or two machines, a 20 ft high cube may be enough and is easier to place on a smaller lot.
Plan the layout before delivery. Equipment that moves often goes near the doors, the bench goes at the far end where the light and power will be, and shelving runs along both walls above head height on a high cube. A level pad matters more for a shop than for plain storage, because a bench and tool cabinets will show every bit of slope. If you expect to add power later, decide now where the line will enter so the pad and the container are set to suit it.
Site prep and delivery
A 40 ft container comes off a tilt bed truck that needs about 100 feet of straight run in front of the spot, 12 feet of clear width through gates and 14 feet of overhead clearance. On a rural lot that usually means planning around fences, gates and the driveway turn.
Compacted gravel or decomposed granite is the most common base. Make it a little larger than the container so you have a clean, level apron in front of the doors.
Common questions
Can I add power and lighting to a container?
Yes. Power, lighting, vents and a man door are common modifications for workshop containers. Tell us how you plan to use it and we will talk through options.
How tall is a high cube inside?
A high cube is 9 ft 6 in tall outside, which gives roughly 8 ft 10 in of clear height inside and a taller door opening than a standard container.
Will a container hold a side by side or ATV?
Yes. Most side by sides and ATVs fit through the cargo doors and leave room for shelving and a bench in a 40 ft high cube.
Best fit
40′ High Cube · One Trip
Room for equipment and a bench, with the extra foot of height and clean steel that is easy to modify later.
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