20ft x 8ft Used Flat Rack Shipping Container

The 20ft flat rack shipping container is a specialized, open-frame unit designed for oversized, heavy, or irregularly shaped cargo that cannot be accommodated within standard enclosed containers. Its open sides and top allow for versatile loading from above or the side, making it essential for moving heavy machinery, vehicles, and construction materials.

Key Features

• Open-Frame Design: Features no side walls or roof, providing unobstructed access for top and side loading of bulky items such as heavy machinery, vehicles, and large pipes.

• Collapsible End Walls: Typically includes end walls that can be folded flush with the floor. This allows empty units to be stacked and bundled together (up to seven units) for efficient storage and cost-effective backhaul transport.

• High Payload Capacity: Built with a reinforced Corten steel frame and a heavy-duty timber floor (approx. 35–45mm) to support concentrated loads, with a maximum payload often exceeding 30,000 kg.

• Integrated Lashing Points: Equipped with numerous lashing rings and tie-down points on the floor, corner posts, and side rails to securely fasten cargo with chains, straps, and wire ropes.

• ISO Standard Compatibility: Features standard corner castings and forklift pockets for easy handling and compatibility with global intermodal transport systems.

Detailed Description

The 20ft flat rack container is a robust transport solution built from corrosion-resistant Corten steel, designed to withstand the rigors of multi-modal transport. Its primary advantage is its open architecture, which removes the dimensional constraints of a standard shipping container. This allows it to accommodate out-of-gauge (OOG) cargo that is too wide, tall, or long for a standard dry van.

The container’s steel frame provides the core strength, supporting a durable timber floor. The end walls, which can be either fixed or collapsible, provide structural integrity when erected and serve as anchor points for load securement. When the end walls are folded down, the unit functions as a flat platform or bolster, offering maximum flexibility for loading. A key feature is the ability to stack and interlock empty flat racks, allowing several to be transported as a single unit, optimizing space and repositioning costs.

This unit is offered in used, cargo-worthy condition, meaning it has been inspected and is structurally sound for international shipping. It will show signs of previous service, such as surface rust, scratches, and dents, which are typical and do not compromise its functionality or strength.

Technical Specifications

• External Dimensions (L x W x H): 20 ft x 8 ft x 8 ft 6 in (6,058 x 2,438 x 2,591 mm)

• Internal Length: Approx. 18 ft 5 in (5,638 mm)

• Internal Width: Approx. 7 ft 4 in (2,226 mm)

• Internal Height (Erected): Approx. 7 ft 4 in (2,233 mm)

• Height (Folded): Approx. 1 ft 3 in (370 mm)

• Approx. Tare Weight: 2,800 – 3,000 kg (6,170 – 6,614 lbs)

• Max Gross Weight: 30,000 – 34,000 kg (66,138 – 74,960 lbs)

• Max Payload: Approx. 27,000 – 31,200 kg (59,524 – 68,790 lbs)

• Floor Material: Heavy-duty timber (approx. 35mm)

Intended Use

This container is suited for the following applications:

• Heavy Machinery & Equipment: Transport of excavators, bulldozers, and large industrial parts.

• Vehicles: Shipping of buses, trucks, and other oversized vehicles.

• Bulk Materials: Transport of steel beams, pipes, timber, and other construction materials.

• Project Cargo: Movement of out-of-gauge cargo requiring specialized handling, such as turbines and generators.

Package Includes

• 20ft used flat rack shipping container

• Heavy-duty timber floor

• Foldable end walls

• Multiple integrated lashing points

• Standard ISO corner castings

• CSC certification plate