Description
40 foot Flat Rack Container – Optimized for Out-of-Gauge Cargo
The 40 foot flat rack container is the industry’s go-to solution for transporting oversized, heavy, or irregularly shaped cargo that simply won’t fit into standard containers. With its open sides and top, plus high load-bearing capacity, this container offers unmatched loading flexibility and cargo security for global transportation.
Available with either fixed or collapsible end walls, the 40ft flat rack is widely used in construction, mining, energy, and heavy manufacturing sectors where traditional containers don’t meet cargo requirements.
Key Advantages:
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No Side Walls or Roof: Load long, wide, or tall cargo from the sides or top with cranes or forklifts.
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Collapsible Ends (Optional): Fold the end walls flat to save space and cost during empty repositioning.
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Heavy Payload Capacity: Engineered to handle dense and oversized equipment with exceptional strength.
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Integrated Lashing Rings: Multiple securement points for safe and stable international shipping.
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Fully Intermodal: ISO-compliant and CSC-certified — suitable for rail, road, or ocean transport.
Technical Specifications:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| External Dimensions | 12.19 m (40 ft) L x 2.44 m (8 ft) W x 2.59 m (8 ft 6 in) H |
| Internal Length | 11.65 m (38 ft 3 in) |
| Internal Width | 2.23 m (7 ft 4 in) |
| Height (ends folded) | ~0.65 m (2 ft 2 in) |
| Tare Weight | ~5,800 kg (12,786 lbs) |
| Max Gross Weight | 45,000 kg (99,208 lbs) |
| Payload Capacity | ~39,200 kg (86,422 lbs) |
| End Walls | Collapsible or fixed |
| Lashing Rings | Yes – rated up to 2,000 kg each |
| Material | Corten steel with hardwood/steel flooring |
| Stackable | Yes |
Best Use Cases:
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Transporting construction machinery
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Shipping pipes, cable reels, steel coils
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Hauling wind turbine blades or drilling components
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Moving boats, vehicles, or large fabricated structures
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Intermodal transport of out-of-gauge cargo
When your cargo can’t be contained, the 40 foot flat rack is the solution.
We supply new and used flat racks with optional modifications and global delivery. Ask us for volume pricing or assistance with route-specific compliance.
