40ft Flat Rack Containers in Tynemouth
Transporting oversized or exceptionally heavy cargo presents unique challenges. Standard containers simply cannot accommodate the dimensions or weight of items like large machinery, industrial components, or significant construction materials. This is precisely where 40ft flat rack containers provide the essential, robust solution.
Designed with open sides and exceptionally strong end walls (either fixed or collapsible), these containers allow for straightforward top or side loading of items that exceed the width or height of conventional container doors. Their inherent strength and numerous lashing points ensure secure transport of even the most challenging loads.
For businesses in Tynemouth and across the UK handling substantial cargo, a 40ft Flat Rack Container offers the capacity, compliance, and logistical advantages needed for safe and efficient transport, whether domestically or internationally.
Why Choose a 40ft Flat Rack from Shipping Containers of Leeds?
When your project in Tynemouth demands maximum capacity and unwavering structural integrity for oversized cargo, our 40ft flat rack containers are the definitive answer. These units are the preferred choice across diverse UK industries for moving the heaviest and most voluminous items.
- Maximum Capacity: As the largest flat rack format available, they offer unparalleled volume and weight capacity, ideal for the most substantial loads.
- Globally Certified: Fully ISO compliant and CSC plated, these containers ensure seamless and safe transport via road, rail, or sea, both within the UK and worldwide.
- Logistical Efficiency: Collapsible end walls on certain models allow for efficient stacking, reducing storage space requirements and lowering costs during empty repositioning.
- Tailored Solutions: We offer optional modifications to precisely match your specific project requirements and cargo type.
- Specialised Delivery to Tynemouth: We provide UK-wide delivery, often utilising HIAB-assisted vehicles to ensure safe and precise placement of your container at your Tynemouth site.
40ft Flat Rack Specifications
Understand the capabilities of our 40ft flat rack containers:
| 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 | Typically features spring folding ends, locking system, heavy-duty timber floor, numerous lashing points | |
Note: Specifications may vary slightly depending on the specific container model and manufacturer.
Get Your 40ft Flat Rack Quote Today
Ready to transport your oversized cargo in Tynemouth or elsewhere in the UK? Shipping Containers of Leeds provides reliable, high-quality 40ft flat rack containers for sale or hire.
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