40′ Reefer Container (Non Working)

40’ Reefer Container (Non-Working) for Sale

These 40-foot high cube non-working reefer containers are a durable, insulated storage solution at an unbeatable value. Originally engineered for temperature-controlled cargo, the refrigeration systems are no longer operational — which is exactly what makes them so affordable for insulated dry storage or repurposing projects. If you want the thermal buffering of a reefer without paying for live refrigeration, this is a smart, budget-friendly pick.

Insulated Storage Without the Cooling Cost

Even with the refrigeration unit offline, the heavy-duty steel exterior and aluminum-insulated interior panels still do real work: they moderate interior temperature swings and dampen sound, keeping stored goods more stable than a standard dry box would. The high cube height adds extra interior clearance, and the doors seal properly to protect against weather and pests. It’s a solid foundation for a workshop, cold room retrofit, or full container build.

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)
• Colour: White

Ideal uses include dry, insulated storage of goods, equipment, or supplies; workshop or job-site storage; and conversion projects such as workshops, passive cold rooms, or custom container builds. Because these are used units with an inactive reefer system, expect normal cosmetic wear and note that flooring type varies by unit — confirm which floor you’re getting if it matters to your build. Plan a level pad that can carry a loaded 40ft container.

You’re welcome to inspect before purchase, and we deliver Canada-wide from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Send us your postal code and we’ll put together a freight quote so you can lock in this insulated storage value.

There is more in our High Cube Containers, Insulated Container and Reefer Container categories. Read our container buyer checklist for the full picture, or see the full Pauls Containers Ltd range.