20ft Refrigerated (Reefer) Container
Cold-chain transport with precise temperature control in a 20ft footprint.
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A 20ft reefer is an insulated container with its own refrigeration unit, able to hold a set temperature (usually between -30 and +30 C). Because the machinery and insulation take up room, the interior is slightly smaller than a dry box of the same size.
- Perishable food
- Pharmaceuticals
- Frozen goods
- Fresh produce
- Capacity
- 28.3 m³
- Max payload
- 27,480 kg
- Tare weight
- 3,000 kg
- Max gross
- 30,480 kg
Dimensions
| Measurement | Length | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| External | 6.06 m 19' 11" | 2.44 m 8' 0" | 2.59 m 8' 6" |
| Internal | 5.46 m 17' 11" | 2.29 m 7' 6" | 2.27 m 7' 5" |
| Door opening | — | 2.29 m 7' 6" | 2.26 m 7' 5" |
Capacity and weight
- Cubic capacity
- 28.3 m³ 999 ft³
- Tare (empty) weight
- 3,000 kg 6,614 lb
- Maximum payload
- 27,480 kg 60,583 lb
- Maximum gross weight
- 30,480 kg 67,197 lb
Figures follow the commonly published ISO standards, given in metric with imperial equivalents for reference. Exact dimensions differ marginally between manufacturers and production series.
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Externally a 20ft Refrigerated (Reefer) Container measures 6.06 × 2.44 × 2.59 m (19' 11" × 8' 0" × 8' 6"); usable internal space is 5.46 × 2.29 × 2.27 m and the rear door opening is 2.29 m wide by 2.26 m high.
Cubic capacity is about 28.3 m³, with a tare (empty) weight of 3,000 kg, a maximum payload of 27,480 kg and a maximum gross weight of 30,480 kg.
A 20ft reefer is an insulated container with its own refrigeration unit, able to hold a set temperature (usually between -30 and +30 C). Because the machinery and insulation take up room, the interior is slightly smaller than a dry box of the same size. Typical loads are perishable food, pharmaceuticals, frozen goods and fresh produce.
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