20ft High Cube One-Trip Shipping Container — Portable Systems Housing

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New One-Trip 20ft High Cube container for generators, data systems, and battery storage. 2,698mm height, 15% more volume, CSC 30 ton. Condition: One-Trip (New) — Never previously loaded. Enquire today.

£2,000.00

Description

20ft High Cube Container Dimensions

Measurement	Metric	Imperial
External Length	6,058 mm	20′
External Width	2,438 mm	8′
External Height	2,896 mm	9’6″
Internal Length	5,898 mm	19’4″
Internal Width	2,352 mm	7’8″
Internal Height	2,698 mm	8’10”
Door Opening Width	2,340 mm	7’8″
Door Opening Height	2,585 mm	8’5″
Floor Area	14.86 m²	160 sq ft
Internal Volume	~39 m³	~1,380 cu ft

Weight Specifications

Measurement	Weight
Tare Weight (Empty)	2,300 kg
Payload Capacity	27,700 kg
Maximum Gross Weight	30,000 kg (30 ton)

20ft High Cube Container Systems Housing Specifications

Condition: One-Trip (New) — Never previously loaded.

Feature	Detail
Construction	All Cor-Ten steel — rust and corrosion resistant
Flooring	28mm hardwood timber on steel cross-members
Doors	Exterior hinged double doors — full-width end opening
Door Seals	Rubber gaskets — weatherproof and watertight
Locking Bars	2 per door — heavy-duty steel
Lockbox	Factory-fitted — padlock protection on door handles
Forklift Pockets	2 per side — 4 total
Ventilation	4 vents — passive airflow
Corner Castings	ISO standard forged steel — crane and twistlock compatible
CSC Plate	Yes — max gross weight 30 ton
ISO Standard	ISO 668 Series 1

High Cube vs Standard 20ft — Volume Comparison

Specification	Standard 20ft	High Cube 20ft
Interior Height	2,385 mm	2,698 mm
Internal Volume	~33.2 m³	~39 m³
Volume Advantage	—	~15% more interior cube
Generator / System Clearance	Often insufficient	Sufficient for most portable systems

The additional 313mm of interior height and 15% volume advantage make this the correct container for portable system installations. Therefore, it accommodates tall generators, battery racks, server stacks, and packaging systems that cannot fit within a standard 20ft container profile.

20ft High Cube Container Systems Housing Key Features

One-Trip condition — built new, shipped once, sold in as-new condition
15% more interior volume than a standard 20ft container
2,698mm interior height — accommodates generators, battery racks, and tall portable systems
All Cor-Ten steel construction — rust, corrosion, and impact resistant
ISO standard corner castings — crane lift, forklift, and twistlock compatible
CSC plated to 30 ton maximum gross weight
Factory-fitted lockbox — secures high-value system installations
2 locking bars per door — forced entry resistant
4 forklift pockets (2 per side) — easy site repositioning
28mm hardwood timber floor — rated for heavy equipment base loads
4 passive vents — heat and vapour management for enclosed system operation
Deliverable to locations throughout Australia

20ft High Cube Container Systems Housing Applications

Generator and Power System Housing

The High Cube interior accommodates diesel generators, transfer switches, and fuel system components that exceed standard container clearance. Furthermore, the 4 passive vents provide baseline airflow for heat management around running generator sets. As a result, this container suits remote site power installations, construction site power distribution, and emergency backup power systems.

Data and Communications Systems

Server racks, UPS systems, communications cabinets, and network equipment install cleanly in the High Cube interior. Moreover, the clean One-Trip interior eliminates contamination risk from prior cargo residue — critical for sensitive electronics installations in containerised data environments.

Battery Storage and Energy Systems

Battery storage systems — including large-format lithium, lead acid, and flow battery configurations — require interior height and floor load capacity that standard containers cannot reliably provide. Therefore, the High Cube profile and 30 ton CSC-plated gross weight make this the preferred base unit for off-grid and grid-tied containerised energy storage.

Packaging and Processing Systems

Portable packaging lines, filling systems, and processing equipment install inside the High Cube container for rapid site deployment. Additionally, the all Cor-Ten steel construction protects equipment from weather and site damage during both transit and stationary operation.

Military and Government Applications

Military, emergency services, and government agencies use High Cube containers as deployable equipment enclosures, command facilities, and mobile workshop units. Furthermore, ISO standard corner castings ensure compatibility with military and government intermodal lifting and transport systems.

Industrial and Commercial Use

Retail, wholesale, and industrial operators use this container for secure equipment storage and portable workshop deployment. As a result, it suits any application where a standard 20ft container falls short on interior clearance for the intended system or equipment.

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