Cargo Worthy
40ft Reefer 4-Motor Container — Used
Used 40 ft Reefer container with 4 motors, inspected for redundant cooling and sensitive storage.
- Dimensions (LxWxH)
- 12.2 m × 2.4 m × 2.9 m
- Floor area
- 26,0 m²
- Volume
- 65,0 m³
Custom-built
Standard and custom-built modules, individually or assembled.
Expertise
Industry experts to support you with your project.
Express delivery
Reliable and secure transport — a logistics team dedicated to your project.
Competitive pricing
Depots across France, close to you.
Compliance
ISO 9001 and CSC standards.
Devis gratuit
Demander un devis pour ce conteneur
Réponse d'un interlocuteur dédié sous 4 h ouvrées, au prix du marché.
Demande envoyée !
Votre demande a bien été reçue et sera traitée sous 4 h ouvrées. Pour une réponse immédiate, appelez-nous au +33 9 78 45 18 90.
A project involving a container?
Answer 5 questions — we'll guide you to the ideal solution.
Similar products
20ft Reefer DNV Offshore Container — Used
10ft Reefer DNV Offshore Container — Used
20ft Reefer DNV Offshore Shipping Container — First-Trip
10ft Reefer DNV Offshore Shipping Container — First-Trip
Technical specifications
| External dimensions | 12,192 m × 2,438 m × 2,896 m |
|---|---|
| Internal dimensions | 11,400 m × 2,280 m × 2,500 m |
| Door clearance | 2,280 m × 2,460 m |
| Tare weight | 4 800 kg |
| Payload | 29 200 kg |
| Volume | 65,0 m³ |
| Floor area | 26,0 m² |
| Materials | Stainless steel / Aluminium |
| Floor type | T-shaped aluminium rail |
| Door opening | 270° |
| Temperature | -30°C / +30°C |
| Certifications | CSC ; Cargo Worthy |
| Type | Conteneur Reefer |
| Reference (SKU) | conteneur-40-pieds-reefer-4-moteurs-occasion |
FAQ
What is the lifespan of a container?
Can a container be customized?
Do you offer rental?
What payment methods do you accept?
In detail
What is a used 40 ft Reefer 4-Engine container?
A Reefer container is a refrigerated container: an integrated cooling unit generates and maintains a chosen temperature, from −25°C to +25°C. The Reefer 4-Engine is a configuration specific to the National Conteneur catalog: a 9'6" High Cube casing, raised by about 30 cm, equipped not with one but with four redundant cooling units.
This redundancy provides operational safety. If one or two engines fail, the others automatically take over: thermal regulation is maintained without interruption until maintenance can intervene. The cooling units are compatible with refrigeration equipment suppliers, cooling unit manufacturer or manufacturer-fitted cooling unit.
The general market does not recognize the Reefer 4-Engine as a standard product. It's a specialization for critical shipments where interruption of the cold chain is unacceptable: irreplaceable pharmaceutical batches, unique scientific samples, long-duration missions, offshore platforms.
For a Used version, National Conteneur uses this technical base as a reference, then qualifies each unit according to its actual condition: structure, weatherproofing, doors, floor, markings, documents and equipment specific to the product family. The technical information therefore remains that of the model, while cosmetic condition, availability and certificates depend on the batch offered.
In detail
Understanding 4-engine redundancy
Almost all commercial maritime Reefers carry only a single cooling unit. If that engine fails, the cold chain is interrupted immediately. For most everyday food and pharmaceutical flows, this risk remains acceptable: maintenance can respond quickly, at a port or depot.
For flows where interruption is unacceptable, the four-engine configuration changes the equation. The failure of one engine triggers an automatic switchover to the other three, with no break in the −25/+25°C regulation. The failure of two engines still leaves two units in service, in degraded mode. Maintenance can then wait until the next port, without ever stopping the cooling.
Applications
Preserving the critical cold chain with a Reefer 4-Engine
This configuration is for flows where a thermal interruption results in an irreversible commercial or scientific loss.
The points below give the essential benchmarks for interpreting this section. Each item specifies the practical benefit and the usage condition to keep in mind.
Highlights
Why buy a used 40 ft Reefer 4-Engine container
The Reefer 4-Engine solves a specific problem: the single cooling unit failure that threatens any standard Reefer. The strengths below explain how four-engine redundancy eliminates this risk and why this configuration is exclusively for shipments where a cooling interruption is unacceptable.
The strengths below explain what each technical choice brings to the project. They help compare the product with a less specialized alternative or a different condition.
-
Four redundant cooling units
Where a standard Reefer relies entirely on a single engine, this configuration carries four. This is an operational safeguard designed for critical shipments where a thermal interruption is unacceptable.
-
Fault tolerance
One or two engines can go out of service without a cooling cutoff. The switchover to the remaining units is automatic; the −25/+25°C regulation never stops.
-
Configuration in the National Conteneur catalog
This is not a standard market product, but a very limited-production configuration, specialized for critical shipments. Few manufacturers offer it.
-
Maintenance without stopping the cooling
Replacing a failed engine does not interrupt the regulation, which is maintained by the other three. Maintenance can wait until the next port, without ever exposing the cargo.
-
Compatible cooling units
The four units are compatible with refrigeration equipment suppliers, cooling unit manufacturer or manufacturer-fitted cooling unit depending on the configuration chosen. The equipment aligns with maintenance standards already in place.
-
Regulatory compliance
ATP/CAT-S, ISO 6346, CSC, multi-engine PTI and GDP are all combined. This set covers the requirements for transporting critical batches, pharmaceuticals included.
Applications
What is the price of a used 40 ft Reefer 4-Engine container
The 40 ft HC Reefer 4-Engine is a very small production product. Its price reflects an extreme configuration, four redundant cooling units and automatic switchover engineering, and the rarity of the segment.
Four factors drive price variations:
The factors below explain why the price can vary from one quote to another. They help read a quote by distinguishing the product price, availability and delivery costs.
Delivery
Delivery & logistics
National Conteneur delivers throughout mainland France and internationally. Lead times and conditions vary by zone and mode of transport.
Next step
Have a project? Request a quote.
Our advisors respond within 24 business hours with a detailed quote based on your volumes, site and timeline.