--- title: "20ft Flat Rack" description: "20ft flat rack containers in Sunderland! Ideal for oversized cargo. Specs, dimensions & secure shipping. Call 0330 0130 636 for expert advice." url: "https://shippingcontainersofleeds.co.uk/location/sunderland/20ft-flat-rack" date: "2026-05-02T17:26:01+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- ![20ft Flat Racks](https://shippingcontainersofleeds.co.uk/images/images/Container-Depot-Leeds183.jpg) # 20ft Flat Rack Containers in Sunderland Transporting oversized or heavy cargo in Sunderland presents unique challenges. Standard shipping containers often lack the capacity and accessibility required for large machinery, industrial components, or bulky materials. Shipping Containers of Leeds provides the ideal solution with our robust 20ft flat rack containers. Designed specifically for loads that exceed the dimensions or weight limits of conventional containers, our 20ft flat racks feature open sides and strong end walls. This structure facilitates straightforward loading and secure lashing of cargo that cannot pass through standard container doors. Whether you need to move plant equipment locally or prepare oversized items for onward transport, a 20ft flat rack offers the necessary strength and flexibility. ## Why Choose a 20ft Flat Rack? Our 20ft flat racks offer a powerful combination of compact size and significant strength, making them highly effective for various heavy and oversized transport needs in Sunderland and beyond. - **Efficient Handling:** The open design simplifies loading and unloading using cranes or forklifts, even for irregularly shaped items. - **Robust Construction:** Built to withstand substantial weight and the rigours of transport, ensuring your cargo remains secure. - **Space-Saving Storage:** Collapsible end walls allow for economical stacking when empty, reducing storage space requirements and transport costs for repositioning. - **Global Compliance:** Fully ISO certified and CSC plated, meeting international standards for safe road, rail, and sea transport. - **Versatile Use:** Ideal for machinery, vehicles, pipes, timber, and other cargo too large for standard containers. - **Flexible Options:** Available for purchase or hire to suit your project duration and budget. ## 20ft Flat Rack Container Specifications Review the detailed specifications for 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” | *Note: Specifications may vary slightly depending on the manufacturer and specific unit.* ## Delivery to Sunderland Shipping Containers of Leeds provides reliable delivery of 20ft flat rack containers directly to your site in Sunderland and the surrounding areas. 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