20ft Shipping Containers on Farms: Uses and Sizing
How farms and ranches use 20ft shipping containers for feed, tools, equipment and chemical storage, plus when a 40ft or high cube fits better.
Quick answer
A 20ft container (about 160 sq ft, 8 ft wide) is a secure, weatherproof store for feed, tools, fencing supplies, parts and small equipment like ATVs or mowers. Choose a 40ft or high cube for tractors, implements or racked storage.
Containers are popular on farms because they lock, keep rain and rodents out, and can be moved if your layout changes. A 20ft is easy to deliver and place near barns, fields or remote corners of a property.
Ventilation, shelving, extra doors and insulation can be added before the container leaves our yard.
Choosing a size for farm storage
Guide by Outback Shipping Containers.
| Use | Suggested size |
|---|---|
| Feed, seed, fencing supplies, tools | 20ft standard |
| ATV, UTV or zero-turn mower | 20ft (check the door opening width) |
| Compact tractor and implements | 40ft or 40ft high cube |
| Racked parts store or workshop | 40ft high cube |
| Remote pasture or field storage | 20ft (easier delivery access) |
Common questions
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