--- title: "20ft Flat Rack" description: "20ft flat rack containers in Gateshead! Ideal for oversized cargo. New & used options, competitive prices, & reliable delivery. Call 0330 0130 636." url: "https://shippingcontainersofleeds.co.uk/location/gateshead/20ft-flat-rack" date: "2026-04-30T03:03:50+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- ![20ft Flat Racks](https://shippingcontainersofleeds.co.uk/images/images/Container-Depot-Leeds183.jpg) # 20ft Flat Rack Containers in Gateshead Transporting oversized or heavy cargo presents unique challenges. Standard shipping containers, while versatile, often lack the necessary dimensions or structural features for plant machinery, large pipes, vehicles, or substantial construction materials. This is where the 20ft flat rack container excels, providing a robust and adaptable solution specifically engineered for such demanding loads. A 20ft flat rack features open sides and either fixed or collapsible end walls. This design eliminates the constraint of conventional container doors, allowing for significantly easier loading and secure lashing of items that exceed standard container dimensions. Shipping Containers of Leeds offers 20ft flat racks perfectly suited for projects and transport needs in Gateshead and across the UK. ## Why Choose a 20ft Flat Rack for Your Gateshead Project? Our 20ft flat rack containers deliver powerful performance in a compact footprint, ideal for managing substantial cargo efficiently. They combine robust construction with practical handling features. - **Efficient Storage & Transport:** Collapsible end walls fold down, enabling economical stacking. This significantly reduces costs associated with repositioning empty units. - **Globally & Domestically Compliant:** Each unit is ISO certified and CSC plated. This ensures they meet stringent international and UK regulations for safe transport via rail, road, and sea. - **Versatile Format:** Available as a standard flat rack with end walls or as a flatbed platform without end walls, offering maximum flexibility for loading diverse cargo types. - **Flexible Procurement:** We offer options to hire, purchase, or request custom modifications to precisely align with your project's specific requirements. - **Nationwide Delivery:** Benefit from our prompt and reliable delivery service available throughout the entire UK, including Gateshead. ## 20ft Flat Rack Specifications Understand the capabilities of our 20ft flat rack containers: | Feature | Metric | Imperial | |---|---|---| | External Dimensions | 6m x 2.43m x 2.6m | 20’ x 8’ x 8’6” | | Internal Dimensions | 5.8m x 2.4m x 2.3m | 19’6.4” x 7’9.5” x 7’5.5” | | Tare Weight | 2,740 kg | 6,040 lbs | | Max Gross Weight | 34,000 kg | 74,950 lbs | | Max Payload | 31,260 kg | 68,860 lbs | | Structure | Spring folding ends, timber floor, forklift pockets | | Fork Pocket Distance | 2,050 mm | 6’8.5” | ## Secure Your 20ft Flat Rack in Gateshead Ready to streamline the transport of your oversized or heavy cargo? 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