Description
Put a 53-Foot Box on Wheels Without Paying New-Build Money
A container chassis is nothing more complicated than the wheeled frame that carries a shipping container behind a tractor, and this 2011 Hyundai handles that job in the 53-foot size that dominates domestic freight lanes. It comes to Big Bear Containers used, finished in black, riding on the heavy-duty steel frame Hyundai builds into its intermodal equipment. For a carrier adding a unit, a warehouse that wants a box parked on site as overflow storage, or a contractor shuttling containers between projects, a well-used chassis does the same daily work as a new one at a fraction of the outlay.
Because the frame is built to standard 53 ft dimensions, the twist locks land where they should and the container rides level and secured. That matters more than it sounds: a box that sits square puts even load through the suspension and keeps the rear doors sealing properly over rough pavement. Chassis in this class move freight by road, rail and sea, so the container can change transport modes without anyone breaking down the load inside it.
Fleets in logistics, warehousing, construction and general freight are the usual buyers here. If your operation already runs 53-foot equipment, this unit slots straight into that pattern rather than forcing you to stock a second container length.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Hyundai
- Model year: 2011
- Length: 53 feet, sized for standard 53 ft containers
- Condition: used
- Color: black
- Heavy-duty steel frame built for long service life
- Suited to intermodal movement by road, rail or sea
- Designed for secure, stable container loading
Shopping a used chassis is mostly a running-gear exercise. Look hard at tire wear and matching, brake condition, lighting, the landing gear crank and legs, and the frame rails and locking pins, since those are the parts that decide whether a unit is ready to work or ready for a shop visit. Confirm your tractor’s fifth-wheel height and kingpin setting suit the chassis, and make sure the container length you actually run matches the 53-foot deck before you commit.
Compared with a newer chassis, a 2011 unit trades a little cosmetic condition for a purchase price that frees up capital for the rest of the fleet. Hyundai’s reputation in intermodal gear is the reason these hold up as well as they do. Plan for where the unit will sit between loads as well, because a bare 53-foot chassis takes up the same footprint parked empty as it does under a container.
Delivery is a flat rate by region from our Sacramento yard – local, nationwide and international – and the exact rate shows at checkout. Ask us for a delivered quote through the Big Bear Containers contact page, look over the rest of the container chassis and trailer range, or read the delivery terms before you order.
Recommended Applications
- Commercial & Jobsite Storage: Weatherproof, secure storage for costly tools, building supplies, and inventory.
- Agricultural & Farm Use: Secure feed, seed, and heavy machinery protection against pests and severe weather.
- Residential & Personal Storage: Heavy-duty, on-property storage during home remodels, relocations, or seasonal transitions.
Delivery, Logistics & Site Preparation
Big Bear Containers provides reliable, insured delivery direct to your site across the Sacramento region, Northern California, and nationwide throughout the continental United States. Depending on the unit, delivery is handled via specialized tilt-bed rollback truck or transport trailer.
- Site Access Requirements: Ensure a clear, level surface (concrete pad, packed gravel, or asphalt) with adequate approach clearance for delivery trucks.
- Pre-Delivery Inspection: Every unit undergoes a rigorous multi-point inspection prior to dispatch to ensure doors, seals, structural members, and flooring meet our strict quality criteria.
- Rapid Dispatch: Local Sacramento and California deliveries typically arrive within 3 to 7 business days following order confirmation. Nationwide freight options are fully tracked.
Why Choose Big Bear Containers?
At Big Bear Containers Inc., we pride ourselves on delivering premium grade storage containers, modular structures, and commercial trailers with transparent pricing and exceptional customer care. Whether you are purchasing a single storage container or outfitting an entire commercial fleet, our Sacramento-based team is dedicated to providing durable solutions tailored to your operational needs.
- Rigorous Inspection Guarantee: Guaranteed wind- and water-tight containers with robust structural integrity.
- Transparent Quotes: Flat regional delivery rates shown at checkout, with no hidden handling fees.
- Dedicated Support: Personalized assistance from container specialists from order placement to on-site drop-off.
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