£2,800.00
Estimated Arrival 5-15 Business Days
– Delivered nationwide from our yard in Wolverhampton.
– 30 days return policy
If your cargo is too wide, too tall, or too heavy for a standard shipping container, a 40ft flat rack container is the solution. Unlike an enclosed dry container, a flat rack has no roof and no fixed side walls — just a reinforced steel deck and two end walls — so oversized or irregularly shaped loads can be lifted straight on by crane or forklift and loaded from the top or sides.
We supply 40ft flat rack containers in both **collapsible** (end walls fold flat for stacking when empty) and fixed wall configurations, in new and used condition, to suit projects across construction, heavy haulage, engineering, and industrial logistics throughout the UK.
– Open-sided design for easy crane or forklift loading
– Reinforced steel deck rated for concentrated heavy loads
– Collapsible end walls available — folds flat for compact storage/return transport
– Lashing rings fitted to corner posts, side rails and floor for secure load restraint
– Stackable when folded, saving yard and return-transport space
– Suitable for machinery, pipes, vehicles, steel coils, and other out-of-gauge cargo
– Available in new and used/cargo-worthy condition
– Transporting construction and earthmoving machinery
– Moving oversized industrial equipment and steel structures
– Pipeline sections, cable drums, and project cargo
– Vehicle and plant transport where standard containers won’t fit
– Temporary heavy-duty load decks on site
A **new 40ft flat rack container** gives you full working life and the cleanest condition for repeat heavy-duty use. A **used/cargo-worthy 40ft flat rack** offers the same load-bearing capability at a lower cost — ideal if the container will see occasional or short-term use. Our team can advise on the right grade for your project; see our related 40ft used flat rack shipping container listing if you specifically need a used unit.
We deliver 40ft flat rack containers nationwide. Before ordering, please
check:
– Site access for a flatbed delivery vehicle (40ft units require a long, straight approach)
– Level, firm ground suitable for offloading a heavy steel container
– Crane or forklift availability if you’re loading oversized cargo directly on site
What’s the difference between a collapsible and a fixed flat rack container?
A collapsible flat rack has end walls that fold flat when the container is empty, allowing several units to be stacked in the space of one — useful for cutting return-transport and storage costs. A fixed flat rack has permanent end walls and is typically used where repeated heavy loading makes a rigid structure preferable.
How much weight can a 40ft flat rack container carry?
Payload capacity typically ranges from around 40,000–45,000 kg, though this varies by individual unit and condition. We’ll confirm exactcapacity for the specific container in stock before you order.
Can a flat rack container be used for storage as well as transport?
Flat racks are primarily designed for transporting oversized or heavy cargo rather than enclosed storage, since they have no roof or side walls. For secure static storage, see our range of standard shipping containers instead.
Do you offer both 20ft and 40ft flat rack containers?
Yes — see our 20ft collapsible flat rack container if you need the smaller size.
Do you deliver flat rack containers UK-wide?
Yes, nationwide delivery is available. Get a quote or your postcode and cargo requirements.
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS
External Length: 12.19 m (40 ft)
External Width: 2.44 m (8 ft)
External Height: 2.59 m (8 ft 6 in)
Internal Length: 11.65 m
Internal Width: 2.37 m
Internal Height: 1.96 m
Folded Height (collapsible units, empty): approx. 0.65 m
Tare Weight: approx. 4,900–5,100 kg
Max Payload: approx. 40,000–45,000 kg
Max Gross Weight: approx. 45,000–50,000 kg
Lashing Ring Rated Load: up to 4,000 kg per ring
