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.
Kansas Refrigeration Trailer Rentals
Rental refrigeration is available throughout Kansas. When a walk-in cooler or freezer fails, our refrigerated trailer and container rentals put cold storage on your site, along with mobile kitchens and dishwashing trailers if the kitchen is down too. We list pages for Wichita, Overland Park, Kansas City, and Olathe and 16 more Kansas cities and towns, and service is nationwide, so a site anywhere in the state is covered. Hospitals, schools, restaurants, grocers, and distributors rent from us, short term or long term. Call 24/7 or request availability and a quote.
Kansas cities and towns
20 pages: the 5 largest cities, then 15 smaller towns under 10,000 people. Each page has local delivery planning, emergency support, requirements, and routes.
Cities
Largest cities
- Wichita refrigeration rentals 396,119 people, Sedgwick County
- Overland Park refrigeration rentals 197,089 people, Johnson County
- Kansas City refrigeration rentals 152,933 people, Wyandotte County
- Olathe refrigeration rentals 147,461 people, Johnson County
- Topeka refrigeration rentals 125,475 people, Shawnee County
Smaller cities and towns
- Parsons 9,362
- Coffeyville 8,570
- Chanute 8,468
- Wellington 7,568
- Fort Scott 7,565
- Pratt 6,546
- Abilene 6,443
- Ulysses 5,616
- Colby 5,589
- Concordia 5,004
- Wamego 4,846
- Goodland 4,403
- Russell 4,400
- Osawatomie 4,241
- Clay Center 4,094
What drives cold-storage demand in Kansas
Much of central and western Kansas reaches 90F or higher on most June to August days, and humidity pushes heat indexes into the 107 to 114F range around Topeka and Kansas City. Winters are cold, with a statewide mean January minimum near 19.5F and 5 to 35 inches of snow depending on location. The record high is 121F and the record low is -40F.
The hottest stretch runs june to August. The coldest runs december to February. Both extremes strain commercial refrigeration, and both bring calls for emergency cold storage.
Agricultural and food-distribution operations, rural hospitals, and schools use temporary cold storage while repairs are scheduled.
Weather and hazards
- Tornado: Kansas averages more than 50 tornadoes a year, some rated EF3 or stronger, along with very large hail and flash flooding from severe thunderstorms. Storm damage and outages can disrupt refrigerated storage and kitchens, often creating demand for temporary replacements. Source
- Flood (Spring and summer): The Great Flood of 1951 hit Kansas City, Kansas, and in 2007 the Verdigris River crested 10 feet above flood stage at Coffeyville, topping the refinery levees. Flooding can inundate storage and kitchens and often cuts access to suppliers. Source
- Ice storm (December to February): Kansas City, Kansas, lists a 2002 ice storm among its notable hazards, and winter storms bring up to 35 inches of snow in the far northwest. Ice storms that down power lines can leave food businesses without refrigeration for days. Source
- Heat wave (June to August): Heat indexes of 107 to 114F are common around Topeka, Lawrence and Kansas City in summer. Extreme heat can overload coolers and raise spoilage risk at outdoor events. Source
- Drought (Summer): Annual precipitation falls from about 47 inches in the southeast to about 16 inches in the southwest, and the 1930s Dust Bowl devastated southwestern Kansas. Dry, hot years stress farms and plants that depend on cooling. Source
Power outages
- On February 15, 2021, Evergy began rolling blackouts in Kansas at the direction of the Southwest Power Pool as extreme cold strained the regional grid; about 60,000 customers were affected in the first afternoon, with each outage lasting 30 to 60 minutes. Grid-ordered blackouts in extreme weather can interrupt refrigeration and kitchens with little notice. Source
- The Southwest Power Pool said the February 2021 event was the first time it had ever called for controlled interruptions of service. It shows that regional grid emergencies can reach Kansas. Source
Food and hospitality
- The Golden Triangle of meat-packing covers Dodge City, Garden City and Liberal; IBP opened what was then the world's largest beef plant at Holcomb near Garden City in 1980. Large beef plants rely on continuous refrigeration and extensive sanitation. Source
- National Beef's Liberal plant can process about 6,000 head a day, one of the largest beef plants in the country. Plant disruptions can create short-term demand for extra cold capacity. Source
- Wichita is home to the headquarters of Cargill Meat Solutions and Koch, Inc., and health care employs about 28,000 people. Food companies and hospitals depend on dependable refrigeration. Source
- Associated Wholesale Grocers and Kansas City Steak Company are among major employers in Kansas City, Kansas. Grocery distribution and steak processing are cold-chain operations. Source
- Kansas is among the most productive agricultural states, with high yields of wheat, corn, sorghum and soybeans. Harvest seasons raise demand for food handling and storage. Source
Rules, agencies, and roads in Kansas
We rent to commercial and industrial customers only. Before you place temporary refrigeration or a temporary kitchen in Kansas, check local rules. The state agency to start with is Kansas Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Lodging Program. For emergency information, see Kansas Division of Emergency Management.
- Each mobile unit or mobile operation needs its own Kansas Department of Agriculture license, shown with an MU sticker, and applicants submit a Mobile Unit Log with the Food Establishment Application; a commissary may need a separate license. Mobile and temporary kitchens should plan licensing for both the unit and any commissary. Source
- Kansas Department of Agriculture licenses expire each year on March 31, and fees are not prorated. Timing of a license purchase affects cost for a seasonal kitchen. Source
- A 2012 KDA fact sheet said a temporary food establishment that operates fewer than seven days a year does not need a license or application; longer operations pay an annual license fee and a one-time application fee. Short event kitchens may be exempt, but the rule should be confirmed with the department. Source
- KDA tells new operators to call its Food Safety and Lodging program at (785) 564-6767 to schedule an inspection before opening. Inspection is part of opening any new or temporary food operation. Source
Main roads
- I-70: About 424 miles across Kansas from the Colorado line to Kansas City; shares the Kansas Turnpike near Topeka and Kansas City, and serves Goodland, Colby, Russell, Abilene and Topeka.
- I-35: About 235 miles from the Oklahoma line to Kansas City; shares the Kansas Turnpike for 127 miles through Wichita.
- I-135: Runs 96 miles from I-35 in Wichita to I-70 in Salina.
- I-435: Kansas City beltway; serves Overland Park.
- I-470: Topeka bypass connecting I-70 to I-70 east of the city.
- I-335: Runs from I-35 in Emporia to I-470 in Topeka, entirely overlapping the Kansas Turnpike.
- I-235: Wichita bypass between I-135 and US-81.
Events that raise demand
- Kansas State Fair (Hutchinson) (September (10 days starting the Friday after Labor Day)): Attendance was 330,044 in 2023, with about 350,000 visitors estimated annually. Concessions at a fair this size can often use extra refrigeration and dishwashing.
- Katy Days (Parsons) (Memorial Day weekend): Annual festival in Parsons. Festival vendors can use temporary kitchens and cold storage.
- OZtoberFEST (Wamego) (First weekend of October): Oz-themed festival in Wamego, along with a week-long Independence Day festival. Festival food service often needs temporary refrigeration.
- Russell County Free Fair and Ad Astra Music Festival (July): Held in Russell, along with a Bricks, Broncs and BBQ event in early October. County fairs and music festivals can use temporary kitchens.
- Hunting season opening day (Concordia) (Fall): Opening day of hunting season draws many visitors to Concordia. Seasonal visitors can raise demand for food service and cold storage of game.
Refrigeration equipment to rent in Kansas
Each card shows the lowest printed price. Open a unit for the full price row.
Equipment
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.
Kansas in the Great Plains
Service is available across the whole region. See the Great Plains page, or go to a neighboring state:
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 Kansas.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How do I rent a refrigerated trailer in Kansas?
Call (888) 385-5513 or send the quote form with the address, what failed, the temperature you need, and the power at your site. We confirm the unit, availability, delivery, and terms in your quote. An inquiry does not reserve equipment.
Which Kansas cities do you serve?
Service is nationwide, so we serve commercial and industrial customers across Kansas. We list pages for Wichita, Overland Park, Kansas City, Olathe, Topeka, and Parsons and 14 more cities and towns. If your site is elsewhere in the state, call and we will confirm.
Can I rent a refrigerated container in Kansas for a long project?
Yes. A 20 ft or 40 ft refrigerated container suits renovations and seasonal peaks in Kansas. Rent short term or lease for months, and see the full price rows on each unit page.
Do you rent mobile kitchens and dishwashing trailers in Kansas?
Yes. When a Kansas kitchen is down, we rent mobile kitchens and commercial dishwashing trailers to pair with refrigeration.
Who regulates food safety in Kansas?
Kansas Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Lodging Program (https://agriculture.ks.gov/fsl) is the state agency to start with. Local health departments may add their own rules, so check before placing temporary refrigeration or a temporary kitchen.
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.