40ft Flat Rack
40ft flat rack containers in Castleford! Ideal for oversized cargo. New & used options available with reliable delivery throughout Yorkshire.

40ft Flat Rack

40ft Flat Rack Containers in Castleford

Transporting oversized or exceptionally heavy cargo presents unique challenges. Standard containers simply lack the necessary dimensions and structural capacity. For businesses in Castleford and across the UK dealing with large machinery, extensive piping, vehicles, or substantial building materials, the 40ft Flat Rack Container provides the robust, open platform required for secure and efficient transit.

Featuring open sides and either fixed or collapsible end walls, these containers allow for straightforward top or side loading of items that cannot pass through conventional container doors. This design, combined with a reinforced base, makes them indispensable for handling the most demanding logistics tasks, whether moving goods locally within Yorkshire or managing complex international shipments.

Maximise Your Capacity with 40ft Flat Racks

When cargo dimensions and weight push the limits, our 40ft flat rack containers offer the ultimate solution. These units are the preferred choice across numerous UK industries for moving the heaviest and most voluminous oversized items with confidence and compliance.

Key Advantages of Our 40ft Flat Racks:

  • Superior Capacity: As the largest flat rack format, they provide unmatched volume and weight capacity for substantial loads.
  • Global Compliance: Fully ISO compliant and CSC plated, ensuring seamless global and domestic UK transport.
  • Logistical Efficiency: Collapsible end walls enable efficient stacking for storage and reduce costs during return logistics.
  • Adaptable Solutions: Optional modifications available to precisely match your unique project requirements.
  • Specialised Delivery: UK-wide delivery service, frequently utilising HIAB-assisted vehicles for safe and precise placement in Castleford and beyond.

40ft Flat Rack Technical Specifications

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

Get Your 40ft Flat Rack Quote Today

Need a 40ft Flat Rack Container for your project in Castleford or elsewhere in the UK? Shipping Containers of Leeds provides expert advice and reliable container solutions tailored to your specific cargo needs. Whether you require a unit for purchase or hire, our team is ready to assist.

Contact us today to discuss your requirements and receive a competitive quote.

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Alternatively, request a quote online using our quote form.

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At Shipping Containers of Leeds, our mission is simple: to deliver top-tier shipping containers at prices that are both fair and competitive.

Guided by our commitment to transparency, our expert team ensures that every aspect of our service, from the condition of our containers to the delivery process, is handled with the utmost professionalism and attention to detail.

Get in touch with us for a quote tailored to your project.

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