20ft Flat Rack Cargo-Worthy Container — Used

A cargo-worthy 20ft flat rack container in used condition — in service and structurally sound. Chosen for oversized and awkward loads that will not fit through doors. Every unit is inspected before it leaves our yard, so the grade below is what you will actually receive.

Description
This 20-foot flat rack shipping container is designed for transporting cargo that exceeds the dimensions of standard enclosed containers. The unit consists of a heavy-duty steel base frame with collapsible end walls at each end. When end walls are folded, multiple flat racks can be stacked for return transport.
The open sides and top configuration accommodates oversized machinery, vehicles, timber, pipes, and construction materials. Lashing rings are integrated into the base frame and end walls for securing cargo during transit. Corner castings at each corner allow for lifting, stacking, and securement aboard vessels, chassis, or rail cars.
This unit is classified as cargo-worthy, indicating it meets structural requirements for intermodal freight transport. The base frame features steel cross members and a flush-mounted hardwood floor suitable for wheeled and tracked equipment. End walls are constructed with COR-TEN steel and lock into vertical position for transit.
Technical Specifications

External Length: 20 ft (6.06 m)
External Width: 8 ft (2.44 m)
End Wall Height (erected): 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Base Frame Height: 2 ft 2 in (0.66 m)
Internal Length: 19 ft 5 in (5.92 m)
Internal Width: 7 ft 8 in (2.34 m)
Maximum Payload: Approximately 31,000 kg (68,300 lbs)
Tare Weight: Approximately 2,800 kg (6,200 lbs)
Number of Lashing Rings: 16+ (base and end walls)
Material: COR-TEN steel
Floor Material: Hardwood
End Wall Configuration: Collapsible, locking
Corner Castings: ISO standard
Classification: Cargo-worthy

Compatibility / Intended UseThis container is intended for intermodal freight transport and ground-level applications including:

Oversized machinery and equipment shipping
Construction material transport
Timber and pipe shipments
Vehicle and heavy equipment transport
Project cargo and industrial applications
Storage of non-containerizable goods

Package Includes

1 x 20-foot flat rack shipping container
2 x collapsible end walls with locking mechanisms

Dimensions and capacity

Internal dimensions are approximately 19 ft 4 in × 7 ft 8 in × 7 ft 10 in (5,898 × 2,350 × 2,393 mm), giving 1,170 cu ft (33.1 m³) of usable space, with double doors at one end. These are the standard figures for a 20ft container; exact internals vary slightly by manufacturer.

Condition

This is a used container that has been in service. It is wind and watertight — no holes, working door seals, an intact roof — but it shows its history: surface rust, dents and previous owner markings are normal and do not affect how it performs.

What it is good for

This unit is commonly used for oversized and awkward loads that will not fit through doors. Doors, windows, insulation, electrics and paint can all be added before it ships — it is cheaper and neater to specify a conversion while the container is still in our yard than to modify it on your site afterwards.

Browse more in 20ft Containers, or see the full container catalogue.

Standards and inspection

Containers intended for international shipping carry a valid safety approval plate under the Convention for Safe Containers, administered by the International Maritime Organization. Condition grades such as cargo-worthy follow the inspection criteria published by the Institute of International Container Lessors. If you need a unit for shipping rather than static storage, tell us and we will confirm its plate before dispatch.

Delivery

Delivery is quoted against your site access rather than published as a flat rate, because haulage for a container depends on the distance, the approach and whether a crane is needed. Most deliveries use a tilt-bed truck, which needs a clear and reasonably level run about twice the container length. We price it before you commit.