£3,090.00
Standard shipping containers aren’t always the right fit. When cargo is too long, too wide, too tall, or simply too heavy to load through a container door, a flat rack container is the solution. This used 40ft flat rack shipping container has no fixed side walls or roof, giving you full side and top loading access — ideal for machinery, pipework, steel structures, vehicles, and other out-of-gauge or heavy-lift cargo.
Built on a heavy-duty steel base with reinforced corner posts and lashing rings along the deck and end rails, this container is designed to carry concentrated heavy loads that a standard dry container simply can’t handle. Folding (collapsible) end walls on many units allow empty containers to be stacked flat, reducing return transport and storage
costs.
As a used unit, this flat rack container has been previously in service and may show cosmetic wear — surface rust, faded paintwork, or minor deck marking. Structurally, it is inspected before sale to confirm the frame, corner castings, and lashing points are sound and fit for use. Photos of the actual unit are available on request before purchase.
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS
– Open-sided design for side or top loading by crane or forklift
– Heavy-duty steel deck and reinforced corner posts
– Lashing rings along the deck for securing oversized or heavy cargo
– Fixed or collapsible end walls, depending on the specific unit
– Stackable when loaded; foldable open sided shipping containers can be bundled when empty
– Suitable for both storage-site use and onward transport
– Transporting machinery, pipes, and industrial equipment
– Moving oversized or out-of-gauge cargo that won’t fit a standard container
– Vehicle and steel structure transport
– Site-based heavy equipment storage and staging
– Project cargo and construction logistics
We deliver used 40ft flat rack containers nationwide. Before ordering, please check:
– Suitable vehicle access and level, firm ground for offloading and for heavy cargo shipping container.
– Adequate space for a 40ft-length unit to be positioned
– Any specific loading equipment (crane/forklift) you’ll need on-site to load or unload cargo, since flat racks don’t have their own doors
What is a flat rack container used for?
A flat rack container is used to transport cargo that’s too large, heavy, or awkwardly shaped to fit inside a standard enclosed container — such as machinery, pipes, steel beams, and vehicles. It has no fixed roof or side walls, allowing loading from above or the side.
What’s the weight capacity of a 40ft flat rack container?
Typical 40ft flat rack containers can carry a payload of up to around 40,000 kg, though exact capacity depends on the specific unit and how the load is distributed. We’ll confirm exact figures for the unit in stock before you order.
Can a used flat rack container still be used for transport, not just storage?
Yes, provided it holds a valid CSC (Container Safety Convention) plate. We can confirm certification status for the specific unit before purchase.
What’s the difference between fixed-end and collapsible flat racks?
Fixed-end flat racks have permanent end walls, while collapsible versions allow the end walls to fold down flat — useful for reducing space and cost when returning empty units.
Do you deliver flat rack containers UK-wide?
Yes, nationwide delivery is available — get a quote for your postcode.
