Everything we know about buying shipping containers, container buildings and trailers, costs, sizes, specs and the questions buyers actually ask, written by the AnchorBox team and grounded in what we sell every day. No fluff, real numbers, and every guide links straight to the inventory it describes.
Most buyers land between $4,500 and $16,000 depending on size and GVWR, the full breakdown is in our dump trailer cost guide.
Measure your longest load, add strapping room, and check the GVWR math, the trailer sizes guide maps every common size to what it fits.
Under ~8,000 lb with mixed tow vehicles, bumper pull; machinery, livestock or 10,000 lb+, gooseneck. The full comparison has the verdict table.
It's stamped on the coupler, 1-7/8", 2" or 2-5/16". Match it against the ball size chart before you tow.
Condition grade drives the price more than size, see the container cost guide for current ranges.
Yes, every AnchorBox listing shows a real price and checks out online, with free delivery to all 50 states. Ordering details are on our FAQ.
We deliver to all 50 states - find yours on the Service Areas index for local buying notes.
Browse shipping containers, container buildings or trailers, published prices, free delivery and placement in all 50 US states, and a full refund if a unit arrives damaged, defective or not as described.