20ft Flat Rack Containers in Tynemouth
Transporting oversized or heavy cargo presents unique challenges. Standard shipping containers often lack the necessary dimensions or loading flexibility for items like large machinery, industrial components, or construction materials. This is where flat rack containers provide an essential solution.
Flat racks feature open sides and robust end walls, designed specifically to accommodate cargo that exceeds the width or height of conventional container doors. This open structure allows for top or side loading, simplifying the handling of awkward or bulky goods. Strong lashing points ensure secure fastening during transit, a critical factor for heavy loads.
Shipping Containers of Leeds supplies high-quality 20ft flat rack containers, ideal for managing your substantial cargo transport needs in Tynemouth and across the UK.
Why Choose a 20ft Flat Rack Container?
Our 20ft flat racks offer a powerful combination of compact size and significant load-bearing capability. They provide a practical and efficient way to move substantial items while remaining manageable for transport and site placement.
- Efficient Handling: The open design facilitates easy loading and unloading of oversized items using cranes or forklifts.
- Space Optimisation: Collapsible end walls allow for economical stacking of empty units, reducing storage space requirements and transport costs when repositioning.
- Global Compliance: Each unit holds ISO certification and a valid CSC plate, guaranteeing suitability for international and domestic transport via road, rail, or sea.
- Versatile Use: Available with fixed or collapsible end walls, or as a flatbed platform without end walls, offering flexibility for different cargo types.
- Robust Construction: Built with heavy-duty steel frames and durable timber floors to withstand the rigours of transporting heavy loads.
20ft Flat Rack Specifications
Review the technical 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” |
Acquiring Your 20ft Flat Rack in Tynemouth
Shipping Containers of Leeds offers flexible options to meet your specific requirements. You can purchase a 20ft flat rack for long-term needs or hire one for a specific project duration. We also provide modification services if your cargo requires bespoke adaptations to the container structure.
Our team provides reliable UK-wide delivery, ensuring your flat rack arrives safely and on schedule in Tynemouth or any other location. We understand the logistics involved in transporting heavy items and work to make the process smooth and efficient.
Contact Us
Discuss your 20ft Flat Rack Container needs in Tynemouth with our expert team. We offer guidance on the best solution for your cargo and provide competitive pricing.
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