Shipping Container Lock

[Frankdozer]

I store, amongst other items and tools, my Tractor in a shipping container. Where it is is really remote and not near my house. What’s a good lock to install? I know nothing is full proof but at least I can make it difficult to get in. Haven’t had a problem as of yet and don’t want one.
Thanks

 

[HawkinsHollow]

I use something like this on mine.

I have never had a problem. It would be pretty hard to get it off without making a racket. My container is neither remote or far from my house.
There are definitely more secure options out there. Google it, you will find bolt on and weld on boxes like this.

That is the direction I would go for ultimate security. They aren't expensive, I plan on upgrading mine to this type at some point.

 

[newbury]

Just remember the walls are often only 14 gauge, easily defeated by an angle grinder, reciprocal saw, circular saw etc. All which come in battery operated form

 

[HawkinsHollow]

Just remember the walls are often only 14 gauge, easily defeated by an angle grinder, reciprocal saw, circular saw etc. All which come in battery operated form

I have cut 2 holes in the side of my container. Me and the 8 cutting wheels it took to do it would argue with you about that. Cutting a human sized hole in a container is no easy task. It would definetely take more than 2 batteries as well.

 

[caver]

I use one of these and now put the backhoe across both doors. Squire WS75S - Stronghold WS75 Container Padlock - Modified To Fit Both New And Old Style Containers

 

[nyone]

You could also use Stainless steel locks. There a bit harder to cut. Other than fortifying the container a $25 trail camera may save you thousands of dollars of tools.

 

[Omega Woods]

How does a fella go about buying a shipping container without getting scammed?

 

[Frankdozer]

How does a fella go about buying a shipping container without getting scammed

 

[Frankdozer]

My exact thoughts. I find the containers on line substantially less than local. Maybe I’d use a credit card with protection.

 

[kf4uda]

How does a fella go about buying a shipping container without getting scammed?

I see that you are from TN like me. I have bought two containers and had them delivered from ConGlobal out of Memphis. Everything was handled over the phone and e-mail. They sent me pictures of the container each time for my approval. Everything went “as advertised” both times.

 

[HawkinsHollow]

How does a fella go about buying a shipping container without getting scammed?

. I'm in TN as well. I got scammed on mine a little bit. It was an ugly POS, but in the end its ugliness saved me $800 on the price.

I think the best was is to go to the yard a pick out the one you want, otherwise you get what they have and that could be an ugly POS.

The way I saved some money is the guy who delivered it was not the guy I was buying from. So he dropped it at my spot which gave me some bargaining power. If they had to drive back up from ATL to pick it up they would have lost money. So rather than lose money they dropped my price by $800.

 

[ddgood]

… you will find bolt on and weld on boxes like this.
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That is the direction I would go for ultimate security. They aren't expensive, I plan on upgrading mine to this type at some point.

I paid ~$100 each for two of these style boxes for my containers. Didn’t like the lower grade carriage bolts that came with them so I welded the boxes also.

I like the American A700 locks and they fit great and fully protect the lock shackle from cutting attacks.

 

[nyone]

Here I'm 4hr drive from the port in NJ and they want $5-6.50 a loaded mile to deliver a 20' container. If I could find a place to rent a 20' deck over trailer I would save the $1200-1400 and just go get it my self.

 

[HawkinsHollow]

Here I'm 4hr drive from the port in NJ and they want $5-6.50 a loaded mile to deliver a 20' container. If I could find a place to rent a 20' deck over trailer I would save the $1200-1400 and just go get it my self.

Call a towing company and see if they will be willing to do it with a rollback. Probably would still be pretty pricey.

 

[bnold]

I bought a One Trip container a few years back when building my house. Paint, floor, locks, vents, etc all in perfect shape. Was a few hundred more than one that had been beat to death back and forth across oceans. Worked well for me.

 

[caver]

My 20' was delivered on a roll back. I had concerns their goose-neck trailer would not fit around a tight turn so they arranged a deal through a local auto towing place. I was on the edge of their shipping free radius so that was part of the deal.

 

[Craig_GA]

You certainly need an additional way to secure the doors. The standard latch lock on the container is weak and easy to open. We have 2 old containers on the backside of our warehouse and we had to add a better locking system.

The combination of the Ranger Lock and the Trimax padlock have worked very well.