--- title: "20ft Flat Rack" description: "20ft Flat Rack containers in Pontefract! Ideal for oversized cargo. Specs, dimensions & secure shipping. Call 0330 0130 636 for expert advice." url: "https://shippingcontainersofleeds.co.uk/location/pontefract/20ft-flat-rack" date: "2026-06-14T05:41:29+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- ![20ft Flat Racks](https://shippingcontainersofleeds.co.uk/images/images/Container-Depot-Leeds183.jpg) # 20ft Flat Rack Containers in Pontefract Transporting oversized or heavy cargo presents unique challenges. Standard shipping containers simply cannot accommodate large machinery, industrial components, or substantial construction materials. This is where flat rack containers become indispensable. Designed with open sides and robust end walls, flat racks provide the necessary structural integrity and loading flexibility for items that exceed the dimensions of conventional containers. Whether you require fixed or collapsible end walls, these units allow for far easier and more secure loading and lashing of your valuable cargo. Shipping Containers of Leeds supplies high-quality flat rack solutions, ensuring your oversized goods move safely and efficiently, whether across Pontefract, the UK, or internationally. ## Your Solution for Bulky Loads: 20ft Flat Rack Containers Our 20ft flat rack containers offer a powerful yet compact solution for transporting substantial cargo. Their design balances robust performance with practical handling, making them ideal for a variety of applications in and around Pontefract. ### Key Advantages of Our 20ft Flat Racks: - **Efficient Handling:** Collapsible end walls fold down, allowing for economical stacking and reducing costs when repositioning empty units. - **Global Compliance:** ISO certified and CSC plated, these containers meet stringent requirements for safe transport by rail, road, and sea worldwide, including extensive use across the UK. - **Loading Flexibility:** Available as a standard flat rack with end walls or as a flatbed platform without end walls, providing ultimate flexibility for diverse cargo types. - **Procurement Options:** Choose to hire, purchase, or request custom modifications to perfectly match your specific project needs in Pontefract. - **Prompt Delivery:** Benefit from our reliable delivery service available across the entire UK, including Pontefract. ## 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” | ## Discuss Your Flat Rack Needs Need a 20ft flat rack container in Pontefract? 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