12 ft Refrigerated Trailer
Starting from $1,895 / month
The smallest trailer in the lineup. It fits tight lots and loading areas when a small walk-in cooler or freezer goes down.
Batesville, Indiana Refrigeration Trailer Rentals
If a walk-in cooler or freezer fails in Batesville, Indiana, you can rent cold storage from HHrefrigeration and have it planned for your address. We rent refrigerated trailers and containers, mobile kitchens, and dishwashing trailers to businesses and institutions in Franklin County and Ripley County.
Batesville is a city in Franklin County and Ripley County with about 7,354 residents (2023 Census Bureau estimate). Customers who rent in a place like this include grocers, restaurants, school and hospital kitchens, hotels, farm and food-processing operations, and community events that draw crowds. Rent for a few days to cover a repair, or lease for months through a renovation, a harvest, a construction project, or a seasonal peak.
Our phone line, (888) 385-5513, answers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If the need is planned, use the quote form below and tell us where in Batesville the unit will sit.
Batesville, IN at a glance
Numbers for Batesville that matter when planning a rental: how big it is, how spread out it is, and how far the next larger place sits.
Winter storms in Indiana (December to March) can slow or close roads, so tell us your start date early and we plan the trip with the forecast in mind.
- Place: city in Franklin County and Ripley County, Indiana.
- Population: 7,354 (2023 Census Bureau estimate), number 13 of 20 Indiana places on our list.
- Land area: 6.1 square miles, about 1,205 people per square mile.
- Elevation: about 942 feet.
- Nearest larger place we list: Cincinnati, OH, 39 miles east.
- Other places we list within 50 miles: 4.
How we plan getting a trailer to Batesville
Every rental in Batesville starts with the address, not a warehouse. Here is how a request for Batesville, IN moves from call to cold storage:
- Call or send the form. Tell us the street address in Batesville, what failed or what you are planning, and the temperature you need. Emergencies go to (888) 385-5513.
- We match the unit. A 12 ft refrigerated trailer suits tight lots and small kitchens, a 20 ft trailer holds more, and a refrigerated container is for bulk storage over longer jobs.
- Roads that serve Batesville include I-74 and SR 46. We confirm which approach suits a trailer, how the truck turns onto your site, and whether anything on the last few blocks is posted or restricted.
- Batesville is roughly 124 straight-line miles south of Fort Wayne, Indiana's largest city on our list. A longer trip means we plan routes, weather, and delivery timing with more care, and we confirm both in your quote.
- We confirm power and placement. The 20 ft trailers list 220V, single phase, 40 to 60 amps with a NEMA plug, so have an electrician confirm your service. Pick a firm, level spot with room for the door to open and for the truck to reach it.
- Delivery and setup. On site, setup takes about 1 hour for a refrigeration unit, plus 4 to 6 hours if a ramp is needed or 5 to 15 minutes for stairs. Delivery timing, servicing, and minimum terms are written into your quote, and an inquiry does not reserve equipment.
Emergency refrigeration support in Batesville
Emergency support for Batesville runs through one number, (888) 385-5513, answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Have these details ready:
In Indiana, calls like this often follow tornado and winter storm. When an outage runs long, a 20 ft refrigerated trailer rental gives a kitchen, grocer, or care facility cold space to move product into while the building recovers.
For official emergency information in Indiana, see Indiana Department of Homeland Security. We are not an emergency agency; for danger to life, call 911.
- The address in Batesville (and the Franklin County location if it is outside town limits).
- What failed: a walk-in cooler, a freezer, a compressor, or the power itself.
- How much product is at risk, and whether it must stay at 32°F (cooler) or near -5°F (freezer).
- The power available at the site and whether a truck can reach the spot.
- Keep doors closed until the unit arrives so the product holds its temperature as long as possible.
What drives cold-storage demand around Batesville
Indiana has cold winters, with midwinter highs and lows near 30 F and 15 F in the far north and about 41 F and 24 F in the far south. Summers are warm and humid, with midsummer highs around 84 F in the north, and about half the state is now classified humid subtropical. The hottest stretch runs june to August, and the coldest december to February. Both extremes put stress on commercial refrigeration in Batesville.
Batesville is home to Batesville Casket Company (in business since 1884) and Hill-Rom, whose hospital beds are the city's largest industry; it spans Ripley and Franklin counties but is the seat of neither. Manufacturers can need cafeteria or event kitchens and cold storage during outages or plant shutdowns.
Ivy Tech Community College has a Batesville campus. Campus dining and events can sometimes need temporary kitchen capacity.
Tornado risk in Indiana (Spring): The April 3-4, 1974 Super Outbreak produced multiple deadly Indiana tornadoes, including an F5 at Depauw; the 1925 Tri-State Tornado killed 45 in Princeton. Tornado damage often cuts power for days, which can leave food businesses needing temporary refrigeration.
Winter storm risk in Indiana (December to March): The January 1978 blizzard left drifts of 10 to 20 feet in Indiana, state police considered all roads closed, and schools stayed shut for up to three weeks. Blizzards can block deliveries and power, so operators can need cold storage on short notice.
Remnants of Hurricane Ike on September 14, 2008 knocked out power to about 350,000 Indiana customers, mainly in the south, with a gust of 81 mph recorded in Washington County; seven Indiana deaths were attributed to the storm. Windstorm outages lasting days can spoil restaurant and grocery inventory.
Food service and business in Batesville
The kinds of operations that rent refrigeration in a city like Batesville are grocers, restaurants, school and hospital kitchens, hotels, farm and food-processing operations, and community events that draw crowds.
A Farbest Foods meat processing plant operates in Huntingburg in southern Indiana. Meat processing depends on continuous refrigeration, so outages or maintenance can create demand for temporary cold storage.
Indiana is the eighth-largest agricultural exporter, with just over $4.6 billion in 2017, and its top commodities by sales are corn, soybeans, meat animals ($1.62 billion), poultry and eggs ($1.18 billion) and dairy ($750 million). Meat, egg and dairy producers depend on cold chains that can need temporary refrigerated capacity during outages.
Batesville customers use refrigeration trailers in three common ways: as emergency cover for a failed walk-in, as extra capacity during a peak (a harvest, a festival, a holiday week), and as temporary cold storage during a renovation. See rental prices for what each unit costs, or how to plan your site before delivery.
Demand also rises around events in Indiana: Indianapolis 500 (Memorial Day weekend (late May)); Indiana State Fair (August). Mass-attendance weekends can often rely on temporary refrigeration, mobile kitchens and warewashing.
Equipment you can rent in Batesville
Refrigeration is our focus, and Batesville customers rent the same four units as the rest of Indiana:
Many Batesville requests pair cold storage with a mobile kitchen rental or a dishwashing trailer rental, so a facility can cook, serve, and clean up during a repair or renovation.
20 ft Refrigerated Trailer
Starting from $1,895 / month
The workhorse. A 20 ft trailer comes as a 32°F cooler or as a low-temperature freezer configuration, so you can match what failed.
20 ft Refrigerated Container
Starting from $2,995 / month
A stationary cold storage box for bulk product, built for longer projects, seasonal peaks, and renovations.
40 ft Refrigerated Container
Starting from $3,995 / month
The largest cold storage option. It takes pallets and bulk product for food distribution, disaster response, and large facilities.
Requirements for renting a refrigerated trailer in Batesville
Renting a refrigerated trailer in Batesville is simple, but a few items decide whether it runs smoothly on the first day.
- Customer type: commercial or industrial only (restaurants, grocers, healthcare, schools, hospitality, distributors, government). We do not rent to residential customers.
- Power: 220V, single phase, 40 to 60 amps for the 20 ft trailers, with a NEMA plug. Ask your electrician to confirm the circuit at your Batesville site before delivery.
- Placement: a firm, level surface with room for the trailer, its door swing, and the delivery truck. Soft ground, steep slopes, and overhead lines are the usual problems.
- Access: send the gate or door width, any low clearances, and the best approach into the property.
- Permission: if you rent the property, get the owner or manager's approval to place a trailer. For food-safety questions, contact Indiana Department of Health (Food Protection).
- Paperwork: your quote lists the unit, the rental length, delivery, setup, servicing, and minimum terms. An inquiry does not reserve equipment.
Roads, routes, and access around Batesville
Highways and routes tied to Batesville:
Batesville sits at about 942 feet above sea level.
Nearby places we also serve: Rushville (25 miles northwest), North Vernon (30 miles southwest), Cincinnati, OH (39 miles east), Covington, KY (41 miles southeast), Fishers (61 miles northwest).
- I-74: Runs between Indianapolis and Cincinnati and bisects the northern part of the city.
- SR 46: Runs east-west parallel to I-74 toward Greensburg.
Rental prices for Batesville at a glance
Rates are the same nationwide. Rentals start from $1,895 / month for a 12 ft trailer, and the price sheet prints a separate rate for 1-6 days, 8-14 days, 15 days to 1 month, and more than 3 months. See every rate. Delivery to Batesville, setup, servicing, and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote.
More of Indiana and the Midwest
Batesville is one of the places we list in Indiana, and Indiana is part of our Midwest service area. Browse the Indiana service area for every city page in the state, or the full service-area map.
Rental terms at a glance
Rentals run by the week or by the month, with short-term and long-term options, and we answer calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Setup on site takes about 1 hour for a refrigeration unit and about 5 hours for a kitchen or dishwashing trailer; a ramp adds 4 to 6 hours and stairs add 5 to 15 minutes. GPS tracking is possible on request. Delivery, setup, servicing, and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote, and an inquiry does not reserve equipment.
Cold storage down? Call now.
Emergency refrigeration rentals in Batesville, IN.
If a walk-in cooler or freezer has stopped holding temperature, call now. Tell us your city and state, what failed, how much product is at risk, and what power is on site. Keep doors closed to hold the cold while we work out the right trailer or container for you.
Batesville rental questions
Do you rent refrigerated trailers in Batesville, Indiana?
Yes. HHrefrigeration rents refrigerated trailers, refrigerated containers, mobile kitchens, and dishwashing trailers to commercial and industrial customers in Batesville and Franklin County. Call (888) 385-5513 or send the quote form with your address. An inquiry does not reserve equipment; availability, delivery, and terms are confirmed in your quote.
How do I get a trailer if Batesville is far from a major city?
We plan the delivery from your street address, not from a fixed point on the map. Batesville is about 124 miles south of Fort Wayne, so we confirm the route, the final approach, and the timing with you in the quote.
What power does a refrigerated trailer need in Batesville?
The 20 ft refrigerated trailers list 220V, single phase, 40 to 60 amps, with a NEMA plug. Have a licensed electrician confirm your service at the Batesville site before delivery, and send the voltage, phase, and amps with your request.
Who do I contact about food safety rules in Franklin County?
Start with Indiana Department of Health (Food Protection) (https://www.in.gov/health/). Rules vary by jurisdiction, so check with them before you place temporary refrigeration or a temporary kitchen.
Can I rent a mobile kitchen or dishwashing trailer in Batesville too?
Yes. When a kitchen is down, we rent mobile kitchens from 24 ft to 40 ft and dishwashing trailers from 22 ft to 38 ft. Many Batesville customers pair them with a refrigerated trailer so they can cook, serve, and clean up while permanent equipment is repaired.
What should I do before tornado season in Indiana?
Know your site's power and placement details, keep our number ((888) 385-5513) handy, and call early if a forecast puts your walk-in at risk. Tornado risk in Indiana is highest Spring.
Sources for local facts
Sources
Local facts on this page come from public sources. Population is the Census Bureau's 2023 estimate.
What to send for a fast quote
- The city and state where the unit will sit
- What failed and how much product is at risk
- Cooler (32°F) or freezer temperature needed
- Power available at the site: voltage, phase, and amps
- Access: gate or door width, surface, and where the unit will be placed
- How long you expect to need it
Prefer to talk? Call (888) 385-5513 any time.