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.
Buffalo, Wyoming Refrigeration Trailer Rentals
Buffalo is a small community in Johnson County, and HHrefrigeration serves it with refrigeration trailer rentals, mobile kitchen rentals, and dishwashing trailers. Service is nationwide, which means Buffalo is covered from your first call.
Buffalo is a city in Johnson County with about 4,621 residents (2023 Census Bureau estimate), and it is the county seat. Customers who rent in a place like this include grocers, school and care-home kitchens, restaurants, lodges and motels, farm and ranch operations, and the groups that run fairs, rodeos, and festivals. 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 Buffalo the unit will sit.
Buffalo, WY at a glance
Numbers for Buffalo 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 Wyoming (October to April) 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 Johnson County, Wyoming.
- Population: 4,621 (2023 Census Bureau estimate), number 12 of 20 Wyoming places on our list.
- Land area: 4.5 square miles, about 1,031 people per square mile.
- Elevation: about 4,708 feet.
- Buffalo is the county seat of Johnson County.
- Nearest larger place we list: Gillette, 60 miles east.
- Other places we list within 50 miles: 0.
How we plan getting a trailer to Buffalo
Every rental in Buffalo starts with the address, not a warehouse. Here is how a request for Buffalo, WY moves from call to cold storage:
- Call or send the form. Tell us the street address in Buffalo, 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 Buffalo include I-25 and I-90. 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.
- Buffalo is roughly 242 straight-line miles northwest of Cheyenne, Wyoming'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 Buffalo
Emergency support for Buffalo runs through one number, (888) 385-5513, answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Have these details ready:
In Wyoming, calls like this often follow winter storm and other. Operations that cannot wait for the grid to return can rent a refrigerated trailer as backup walk-in space and keep inventory at holding temperature.
For official emergency information in Wyoming, see Wyoming Office of Homeland Security. We are not an emergency agency; for danger to life, call 911.
- The address in Buffalo (and the Johnson 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 Buffalo
July highs average about 80F to 90F across most of the state (Casper 87F, Cheyenne about 84F) with cool nights, and humidity is moderate. Winters are cold, with Casper's January average low near 12F and Cheyenne averaging about 63 inches of snow a year. The state is windier than most of the U.S. The hottest stretch runs june to August, and the coldest december to February. Both extremes put stress on commercial refrigeration in Buffalo.
Buffalo is the seat of Johnson County at the foot of the Bighorn Mountains; its economy includes coalbed methane extraction in the Powder River Basin, agriculture, tourism and recreation. Energy crews and seasonal tourists can create temporary kitchen and cold storage demand.
Buffalo averages 42.7 inches of snow a year, with a record low of -40F and a record high of 106F. Temperature extremes can stress refrigeration and heating.
Winter storm risk in Wyoming (October to April): The 77-mile stretch of I-80 between Rawlins and Laramie has frequent winter closures, and Afton averages nearly 88 inches of snow a year. Winter closures can strand refrigerated deliveries and cause outages, which can create a need for temporary cold storage.
Other risk in Wyoming (December to February): Extreme cold: Casper recorded -42F on December 22, 2022 during a winter storm, and Pinedale's record low is -49F. Deep cold can stress equipment, freeze lines and interrupt power, which can create emergency kitchen and storage needs.
Rocky Mountain Power (PacifiCorp) serves Wyoming cities including Casper, Cody, Laramie, Rock Springs and Buffalo, and PacifiCorp owns coal plants in the state including Jim Bridger, Dave Johnston and Naughton. One utility serving much of Wyoming means regional storms or wildfire events can affect many communities at once.
Food service and business in Buffalo
The kinds of operations that rent refrigeration in a community like Buffalo are grocers, school and care-home kitchens, restaurants, lodges and motels, farm and ranch operations, and the groups that run fairs, rodeos, and festivals.
Cheyenne Frontier Days draws nearly 200,000 people a year, and its free pancake breakfasts alone serve about 40,000 people. Large food service operations at a mass event rely on temporary refrigeration and warewashing.
Goshen County ranked first in Wyoming for cattle inventory as of 2011, and Torrington's twice-weekly livestock auctions are the largest in the state. Livestock and beef supply chains in southeast Wyoming depend on cold storage.
Buffalo 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 Wyoming: Laramie Jubilee Days (around July 4); Platte County Fair and Rodeo (August (second full week)). Multi-day community events can need temporary food service.
Equipment you can rent in Buffalo
Refrigeration is our focus, and Buffalo customers rent the same four units as the rest of Wyoming:
Many Buffalo 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 Buffalo
Renting a refrigerated trailer in Buffalo is simple, but a few items decide whether it runs smoothly on the first day.
The Consumer Health Services site lists Disaster Relief and Wildfire Resources pages, though no outage-specific food guidance was found on the food safety page. The Department of Health lists Public Health Preparedness and Response resources. Emergency operators can start with these state resources after fires or outages.
CDC guidance says a closed refrigerator keeps food safe for up to 4 hours without power and a full freezer for about 48 hours; after that, perishable food such as meat, fish, eggs and milk should be discarded. The 4-hour window is why operators often need replacement refrigeration quickly after a power loss.
- 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 Buffalo 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 Wyoming Department of Agriculture, Consumer Health Services.
- 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 Buffalo
Highways and routes tied to Buffalo:
Buffalo sits at about 4,708 feet above sea level, so snow and ice can linger on approach roads well into spring.
Nearby places we also serve: Gillette (60 miles east), Worland (66 miles west), Thermopolis (88 miles southwest), Powell (105 miles west), Casper (105 miles south).
- I-25: Buffalo sits near the northern end of I-25, where it joins I-90.
- I-90: Meets I-25 just southeast of Buffalo.
Rental prices for Buffalo 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 Buffalo, setup, servicing, and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote.
More of Wyoming and the Mountain West
Buffalo is one of the places we list in Wyoming, and Wyoming is part of our Mountain West service area. Browse the Wyoming 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 Buffalo, WY.
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.
Buffalo rental questions
Do you rent refrigerated trailers in Buffalo, Wyoming?
Yes. HHrefrigeration rents refrigerated trailers, refrigerated containers, mobile kitchens, and dishwashing trailers to commercial and industrial customers in Buffalo and Johnson 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 Buffalo is far from a major city?
We plan the delivery from your street address, not from a fixed point on the map. Buffalo is about 242 miles northwest of Cheyenne, so we confirm the route, the final approach, and the timing with you in the quote.
What power does a refrigerated trailer need in Buffalo?
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 Buffalo site before delivery, and send the voltage, phase, and amps with your request.
Who do I contact about food safety rules in Johnson County?
Start with Wyoming Department of Agriculture, Consumer Health Services (https://agriculture.wy.gov/consumer-health-services). 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 Buffalo 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 Buffalo 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 winter storm season in Wyoming?
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. Winter storm risk in Wyoming is highest October to April.
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.