Container hire

8ft shipping containers

8ft shipping containers also known as “mini cubes” are the smallest sized container we supply and are becoming an increasingly popular option for our customers. They are a great solution when space is at a premium but have more storage capacity than you might actually think. Popular uses for our 8ft shipping containers include the storage of garden equipment, tools, furniture, documents, sporting and outdoor equipment and more. A good point of difference with the 8ft is that they are shipped inside a 10ft container meaning it’s the only container we can actually say arrives in NZ with its own packaging and is “brand” new.

8ft container side b
8ft container side a
8ft container doors
8ft container doors open

8ft Shipping Container for Hire

The 8ft container is designed and constructed for the transportation of general cargo at sea and on land (road or rail) throughout the world and will be suitable for the environmental conditions imposed by those modes of transport. All materials used in the construction are able to withstand extreme temperatures ranging from -40C to +70C without effect on container’s strength and watertightness

  • Constructed with steel frames, fully vertically corrugated steel side and end walls, die-stamped corrugated steel roof, wooden or bamboo flooring, corrugated double hinged doors
  • Made from extremely tough Corten Steel
  • Exterior x 3 coats of Paint. Interior 2 x coats of paint
  • Marine Plywood Floor or Bamboo Floor with a Polyurethane Finish
  • Lockbox – For added security
  • Full door seals to ensure weather tightness and vermin proof.
  • Forklift Pockets -For onsite moves
  • Easy Open Door

Delivery Options: Hiab truck unless the customer has a forklift on site. It can then be delivered with a flat deck.

Dimensions

Length 2488mm, Width 2200mm, Height 2260mm

Inner Dimensions

Length 2287mm, Width 2112mm, Height 2059mm

Need help with dimensions? View our dimensions page

Need help with container grades? View our grades guide

Frequently asked questions

What are 8ft containers used for?

As previously mentioned, 8ft containers are a great storage solution when you don’t require something as big as a standard 20ft container. They also make great containers for modification and are regularly converted into offices, kiosks and retail spaces.

Should I hire an 8ft or a 10ft container?

It really depends on how much you have to store and the length of what you are storing. We would suggest measuring what your largest items are to ensure they fit inside the 8ft container. There is quite a difference in price between an 8ft versus a 10ft container so if everything looks like it will fit into an 8ft container then it’s definitely the better value for money choice.

Can we arrange our own transport?

Yes, you can if you are buying your container. If you are hiring, we prefer to arrange transport so we know where the container is placed.  If the transport is arranged by the customer for hire, we would usually charge a bond. Please remember we do deal with a lot of transport companies and in most cases would be able to offer the best possible transport rate. Chains are also required to transport an 8ft shipping container!

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