--- title: "40ft Flat Rack" description: "40ft flat rack containers in Barnsley! New & used options for oversized cargo. Fast dispatch & reliable delivery across Yorkshire." url: "https://shippingcontainersofleeds.co.uk/location/barnsley/40ft-flat-rack" date: "2026-05-01T12:08:52+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- ![40ft Flat Rack](https://shippingcontainersofleeds.co.uk/images/images/Container-Depot-Leeds178.jpg) # 40ft Flat Rack Containers in Barnsley: Your Solution for Maximising Heavy and Oversized Cargo Transport When your cargo demands the largest possible space and exceptional structural support, our 40ft flat rack containers are the ideal choice. These units are the preferred solution across various UK industries for transporting the heaviest and most voluminous oversized items. Shipping Containers of Leeds provides robust 40ft flat racks tailored for the demanding needs of Barnsley businesses and beyond. ## Why Choose Our 40ft Flat Racks in Barnsley? Our 40ft flat rack containers offer unparalleled advantages for transporting large, heavy, or irregularly shaped goods that standard containers cannot accommodate. Their open design and reinforced structure provide the necessary flexibility and strength. - **Highest Capacity:** As the largest flat rack format, they offer superior volume and weight capacity for substantial loads, perfect for large machinery or construction elements common in Barnsley. - **Fully Certified:** ISO compliant and CSC plated for seamless global and domestic UK transport, ensuring your cargo moves without issue. - **Optimised Logistics:** Collapsible end walls facilitate efficient stacking for storage and reduce costs during return logistics, offering significant savings. - **Tailored Solutions:** Optional modifications available to precisely match your unique project requirements, ensuring the container fits your specific needs. - **Specialised Delivery:** UK-wide delivery service, often utilising HIAB-assisted vehicles for safe and precise placement directly at your Barnsley site. ## 40ft Flat Rack Specifications Understand the capabilities of our 40ft flat rack containers: | Feature | Metric | Imperial | |---|---|---| | External Dimensions | 12.19m x 2.43m x 2.6m | 40’ x 8’ x 8’6” | | Internal Dimensions | 11.65m x 2.21m | 38’2.6” x 7’3.1” | | Cubic Capacity | 52.9 m³ | 1,868 ft³ | | Tare Weight | 4,950 kg | 10,910 lbs | | Max Gross Weight | 45,000 kg | 99,210 lbs | | Max Payload | 40,050 kg | 88,200 lbs | | Structure | Spring folding ends, locking system, heavy-duty timber floor | ## Secure Your 40ft Flat Rack in Barnsley Whether you need to hire or purchase a 40ft flat rack container for a single project or ongoing transport needs in Barnsley, Shipping Containers of Leeds offers flexible options. 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