SSteel Box Direct
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Ohio · Indiana · Kentucky — 100-mile radius of Cincinnati
Est. 2009 · Family owned

Protect what you've built. No hard sell.

From expensive farm equipment to business inventory to specialized tools — containers protect what matters, if you choose the right size, condition, and delivery method. We'll walk you through five decisions so you can buy with confidence.

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§ 01 The Problem Why we built this

Most sellers jump
straight to the sale.

A container is a 25-year investment. The difference between the right one and the wrong one is years of protection — or a rusted-out headache. Before you sign anything, you deserve to understand what you're buying.

We're a small shop, not a call-center. You'll talk to the same person from first question to day-of-delivery — usually Carder. No jargon. Just clarity.

25yr
Useful life
A properly-placed steel box outlasts most pole barns for a fraction of the price.
400+
Units placed
Across farms, workshops, breweries, and hobby properties in OH · IN · KY since 2009.
0
Hidden fees
All-in pricing. Container, delivery, setup. What we quote is what you pay.
§ 02 The Five Decisions Est. 5 min / decision

Five decisions
stand between you
and the right container.

Work through them in order. Each guide answers the question buyers like you — Tom, Sarah, Mike — actually ask. No sales pitch, no jargon.

§ 01 · Size
01

What size do you need?

A 20-foot holds one tractor. A 40-foot is your full arsenal. 40 High-Cube if you've got a tall implement.

→ Tom · 40-ft primary Open size guide § 02 · Condition
02

New or used?

New guarantees protection. Used saves money. Both work — it just depends on what you're protecting and for how long.

→ The Sweet Spot: cargo-worthy Open condition guide § 03 · Delivery
03

Will it even get here?

Narrow lanes, soft ground, low branches — we plan for it. Tilt-bed for firm ground, crane-set for tight or rural access.

→ Mike · rural access Open delivery guide § 04 · Cost
04

What will it really cost?

All-in. Container, delivery, setup. No surprise fees. Fair regional pricing — no premium just because you're rural.

→ Sarah · multi-unit Open pricing guide § 05 · Permits
05

Do I need a permit?

Usually no. Most farm storage is zoned-exempt in OH, IN, and KY. Commercial use or HOAs — we'll tell you straight.

→ Ag-exempt in most counties Open permit guide

THE RIG · SPECS

40-ft cargo-worthy container on a rural property FIG. 003 — Site placement 40 × 8 × 8'6" · placed Brown County, IN · March 2020
Footprint 320 sq ft The 40-ft holds a mid-size tractor with room for a grain drill or a pallet-deep shelving run.
Interior height 8' 6" HC High-cube adds 12" of headroom. Clears most utility tractors with ROPS folded.
Door opening 7' 9" wide Double cargo doors open 270° and lock flat to the sidewall. No ramp required for most equipment.
§ 03 Who buys from us Three common stories

If any of this
sounds like you —
we've done it before.

We've placed 400+ containers across the region. Most of our customers are one of three people. Here's what they bought and why.

Buyer They said We recommended Why it fit
TomEquipment farmer
"Won't it rust? Will it protect my equipment long-term?" 40-ft · one-trip New steel for 25-year weather protection on a John Deere and a grain drill. Sited on crushed stone, leveled with railroad ties.
SarahDiversified business owner
"Can we make this look professional? Scale to multiple units?" 2 × 40-ft · mixed One one-trip for customer-facing inventory, one cargo-worthy for back-stock. Painted to match the barn.
MikeHobby / rural
"Can you deliver to my property? Is used okay?" 20-ft · cargo-worthy Crane-set over a fenceline at the end of a gravel lane. Cargo-worthy for a 2/3 cost savings — horse trailer and tools stay dry.
§ 04 What it really costs All-in · no hidden fees

Three price points.
One honest number each.

Each is a real all-in figure for our most common configuration — container, delivery inside the 100-mile radius, and placement on flat, stable ground. Add only if we tell you to.

20-ft cargoFrom
$2,400/ all-in · delivered
  • ~160 sq ft · fits a tractor or a lot of tools
  • Wind & Water Tight, minor surface rust
  • Next-week delivery usually available
40-ft cargoMost popular
$3,200/ all-in · delivered
  • ~320 sq ft · equipment + implements + shelving
  • The Sweet Spot — price of used, life of new
  • Best $ / sq ft on the lot
40-ft one-tripNew
$5,800/ all-in · delivered
  • Single trip from factory · factory finish
  • 25-year weather protection, warranty-backed
  • Tom's pick for high-value equipment
§ 05 Straight answers Before you ask

The questions everyone asks
before they send a deposit.

Q · 01

Won't it rust out on me?

Corten steel, painted inside and out. On crushed-stone pads with airflow underneath, 25 years is realistic. We'll show you how to prep the site.

Q · 02

Can you get it back my driveway?

Usually yes. Tilt-bed needs ~100 ft of approach and firm ground. For tight or soft sites, crane-set works — no lane damage. We'll scout before we schedule.

Q · 03

Do I need a permit?

For farm storage in OH, IN, and KY: almost never. Commercial use or an HOA changes things — we'll flag it on the call, not after you pay.

Q · 04

Is used actually safe for my equipment?

Cargo-worthy units are structurally certified and weather-tight. Surface rust is cosmetic. For anything irreplaceable, we still steer you to one-trip.

Ready? Let's talk.

A quote is just information. Tell us what you're protecting — we'll send a real number and a delivery window. Usually same day.

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