6.5ft Tricon Shipping Container

For operators who need a compact yet robust intermodal solution, the 6.5ft Tricon Shipping Container brings true flexibility to freight consolidation, remote storage, and rapid mobilization. This unit is built around the ISO Tricon Container geometry, meaning three connected units form a single standard 20 ft module on the same ISO corner casting pattern. Field teams and logistics planners often specify the Tricon Storage Container configuration when secure, weatherproof inventory must be held at a site with limited crane access. In tactical and expeditionary programs, the Military Tricon Container version adds reinforcement for airlift, rail, and tactical vehicle transport. At just under two meters long, this container is easier to position than a 20 ft unit, yet it retains full lock-down security and intermodal handling features. It is a practical choice for mining camps, construction laydown yards, disaster relief operations, and commercial storage where individual modules must be split between departments while still being transportable as a combined block. The steel envelope resists rust and forced entry, and the eight-corner casting design allows standard twist locks, crane spreaders, and container chassis to handle it without modification. Because each 6.5ft Tricon Shipping Container shares the same width and height as a standard ISO container, it can be stacked, coupled, or locked alongside standard 10 ft, 20 ft, and 40 ft equipment without custom rigging. The three-unit coupling system reduces handling time when consolidating camp stores or tool cribs for highway transport or sea freight.

The 6.5ft Tricon Shipping Container is fabricated from high-tensile corten steel with fully welded corner posts, continuous top and bottom side rails, and corrugated side panels. Its standard dimensions and weight are optimized for three-unit coupling into a 20 ft equivalent module, but it is equally effective as a stand-alone secure store. The following list highlights the primary product parameters:

• External dimensions: 6 ft 5.5 in L x 8 ft 0 in W x 8 ft 0 in H (1,968 mm x 2,438 mm x 2,438 mm)
• Internal dimensions: 5 ft 11.5 in L x 7 ft 8.5 in W x 7 ft 5.5 in H (1,817 mm x 2,352 mm x 2,274 mm)
• Tare weight: approximately 1,520 lb (690 kg)
• Maximum gross weight: 14,850 lb (6,736 kg)
• Maximum payload: 13,330 lb (6,046 kg)
• Internal volume: 348 cu ft (9.86 m³)
• Door opening: 7 ft 4.5 in H x 7 ft 8 in W (2,248 mm x 2,337 mm)
• Stacking capacity: 3 high empty, 2 high loaded
• Coupling system: 3 x 6.5ft units form one 20 ft ISO block

For procurement and engineering review, the specifications are consolidated below:

The 6.5ft Tricon Shipping Container is delivered with a full CSC plate and serial number data plate attached inside the right door. All welds are inspected, and the floor is sealed with a moisture-resistant coating. For users operating in high-theft areas, the standard door lockbox can be upgraded to a heavy-gauge steel hasp with a hidden shackle padlock recess. For mobile workshops, the interior can be lined with plywood, insulated, or fitted with 110V/240V wiring through a weatherproof cable gland. The unit is also available with shelving, hooks, and tie-down track installed at the factory to reduce field labor. Because the container is only 6.5 ft long, two units can often be staged in a standard parking bay, or eighteen units can be double-stacked on a 53 ft flatbed trailer for long-haul moves. Each container has two passive vents to reduce condensation while keeping out insects and blowing rain. The double doors open 270 degrees and can be held open with door stays, giving unobstructed access to the full cross-section. When used as a storefront or ticket booth, an optional personnel door or service window can be cut into the side or front panel without weakening the corner structure, provided the opening is reinforced. All retrofit work is documented, and the ISO corner castings remain fully functional.