53′ High Cube Shipping Container for Sale

53ft shipping containers are considered high cube containers because they only come in high cube dimensions which is one foot taller than standard containers (8ft 6″). A high cube container allows extra space for those who have a need for additional storage, or for those seeking to utilize a container for domestic purposes such as building a home.

With 60% more volume than a 40ft container, you might consider purchasing a 53ft storage container for maximizing your internal space.

53 Foot Shipping Container Weight and Dimensions

53′ High cube containers are commonly used for domestic over the road and rail service. Their large size is not desirable for ocean transportation but is becoming more desirable for building projects. Here are the dimensions for a 53′ HC container as below:

Exterior Width: 8ft 6″
Exterior height: 9ft 6″
Interior length: 52ft 6″
Interior width: 8ft 2″
Tare weight: 11,110lbs
Maximum gross weight: 67,200lbs
Maximum payload weight: 56,090lbs
Cubic capacity: 3,857 cubic feet
Square feet: Around 416 square feet

Buying Vs Renting

One of the best ways to help you make a decision on buying or renting a shipping container is to judge by the timeframe of the project. For a short period, renting a container may save you more money. But when considering the delivery, pickup, and length of time you need the container for, purchasing a container could save you more. If you need a container for longer than 6 months to a year, purchasing the container will work out cheaper for you.

How Do You Buy 53′ Shipping Containers?

You can contact us for a container quote by filling in the quote form provided with your requirements. Once you have filled in the form, just like our happy customers before you, the team at Container for Home will find what you’re looking for, no matter the size, and get back to you with the best value and quality containers in your area.

What Types of 53ft Shipping Containers Can I Purchase?

Looking for the best container option for you? There are numerous types of containers to choose from, here are your options and the differences between each:

One Trip

One-trip containers have only been used once before reaching their destination. They would be filled with cargo for their journey one time since being manufactured and then are available for purchase as a one-trip container.

Cargo Worthy

Mainly used for overseas shipments, these containers must meet the International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC) requirements before being approved as cargo-worthy. Once inspected and approved, the port authority will issue the owner a certificate that proves the container is secure for cargo shipment.

Containers that have too much damage and cannot be stacked on or under other containers on a cargo ship without jeopardizing the other shipping containers will not be given approval as cargo worthy.

Wind and Water Tight

When wind and water cannot penetrate a container they are classified as such when yard inspectors can guarantee there will be no water leaks in the container.

Wind and water-tight (WWT) containers are not cargo worthy and may have some damages from previous shipping conditions. They are typically 10 – 15 years old and are ideal for on-site storage options.

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Conclusion

If you’re in the market for new or used containers, Container for Homes has the solution for you. If you fill in the form provided on our website our sales team will start the search based on your container requirements and shipping address and will be in touch shortly.