12ft (3.6m) Mini Container – Compact and Robust Warehouse in Corten Steel
Small footprint, big capability. A versatile and secure storage container for the modern business or busy home.
The 12ft (3.6m) Mini Container offers the ideal balance of storage capacity and space efficiency. As a fully transportable, compact warehouse, it provides an excellent solution for locations where a standard 20ft or 40ft container would be impractical, such as residential gardens, small commercial lots, and compact urban job sites .
Constructed from robust Corten weathering steel, this unit provides outstanding strength and exceptional corrosion resistance. Its approximately 17.6m³ of internal space provides more capacity than smaller 7ft-10ft units, while its 12ft length is significantly easier to place than a full-size shipping container .
Key Features
Robust Corten Steel Construction: Manufactured from high-grade, weather-resistant Corten steel, providing excellent strength, corrosion resistance, and long-term durability . The unit offers a weatherproof and vermin-proof shell for reliable protection .
Space-Efficient 12-Foot Footprint: At approximately 3.6 metres (12 feet), the container provides substantial storage capacity without the spatial demands of a standard 20ft unit . It offers roughly 70% more volume than smaller 8ft containers .
Secure Cargo Access: The container is equipped with lockable double cargo doors featuring robust locking bars and a protective steel lockbox to protect your padlock from tampering . Doors can open over 270 degrees for a wide loading and unloading clearance .
Convenient Handling and Transport: Integrated forklift pockets allow for easy manoeuvrability and repositioning . ISO corner castings enable secure stacking and convenient transport .
Additional Security Bars: Welded steel security bars over any windows provide essential protection against intrusion in urban or remote environments . The unit also includes hot-dip galvanised locking bars and rubber door seals and gaskets for a weathertight fit .
Corten Steel Flooring: Fitted with robust timber plywood flooring, providing a stable and secure base .
Technical Specifications
Specification | Details |
Model | 12ft (3.6m) Mini Container |
External Length | Approx. 3,647 mm (12 ft) |
External Width | Approx. 2,280 - 2,438 mm (7ft 4in - 8ft) |
External Height | Approx. 2,490 - 2,591 mm (8ft 3in - 8ft 6in) |
Internal Volume | Approx. 17.6 m³ (622 ft³) |
Tare Weight | Approx. 1,090 - 1,250 kg (2,400 - 2,760 lbs) |
Max Payload | Approx. 5,000 kg (11,000 lbs) |
Material | COR-TEN Weathering Steel |
Flooring | Timber Plywood |
Door Opening Width | Approx. 2,100 - 2,275 mm (approx. 7 ft) |
Included Features
Corten steel construction with durable paint coating
Double cargo doors with locking bars and steel lockbox
Rubber door seals and gaskets
Integrated forklift pockets for easy manoeuvrability
ISO corner castings for stacking and transport
Welded security bars over any windows
Timber plywood flooring
Versatile, weatherproof, and vermin-proof design
Applications
The 12ft Mini Container is a practical solution for a wide variety of uses :
Construction and Trades: Securely store tools, fittings, building materials, and safety equipment close to the work area .
Residential Storage: A practical solution for furniture, renovation materials, seasonal belongings, bicycles, and garden equipment .
Farms and Acreages: Store maintenance equipment, fencing supplies, feed equipment, and tires .
Commercial Overflow: Flexible storage for supplies, records, event equipment, and retail inventory .
Workshops and Offices: Ideal for use as a small site office or secure workshop .
Installation and Handling Requirements
Requirement | Details |
Surface | Flat, stable, level base (concrete slab, compacted gravel, or paving slabs recommended) |
Handling Equipment | Forklift with appropriate capacity, crane truck, or tilt-tray truck |
Delivery Access | Confirm gate width, overhead clearance from trees/wires, and turning room before delivery |
Door Orientation | Choose door direction (usually at one end) before delivery to ensure access once positioned |
Order today. This robust 12ft Mini Container is available for fast delivery. Contact us for a quote and to arrange delivery to your location.
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- Delivery, Returns & Warranty
Service area: Nationwide delivery across South Africa.
Lead time and delivery: Delivery within 2–5 working days nationwide in South Africa. Delivery cost depends on your location. Please provide accurate delivery details before completing order.
Warranty: 3 years




