--- title: "40ft Flat Rack" description: "40ft flat rack containers for oversized cargo. New & used options available. High loading capacity & collapsible ends for easy transport. a quote!" url: "https://shippingcontainersofleeds.co.uk/location/washington/40ft-flat-rack" date: "2026-04-30T03:04:25+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- ![40ft Flat Rack](https://shippingcontainersofleeds.co.uk/images/images/Container-Depot-Leeds178.jpg) # 40ft Flat Rack Containers in Washington Transporting oversized or exceptionally heavy cargo presents unique logistical challenges. Standard shipping containers often lack the necessary dimensions or structural capacity. For businesses in Washington and across the UK dealing with large machinery, industrial components, or substantial construction materials, the 40ft flat rack container provides the robust and adaptable solution required. 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Its design prioritises both immense strength and practical handling for oversized items. - **Unmatched Capacity:** As the largest flat rack format, it offers the highest volume and weight capacity for the most substantial loads. - **Certified for Global Transport:** Fully ISO compliant and CSC plated, ensuring seamless and safe transport via road, rail, or sea, including extensive use throughout the UK. - **Logistical Efficiency:** Collapsible end walls allow for efficient stacking when empty, reducing storage space requirements and lowering costs during repositioning. - **Built for Durability:** Features a heavy-duty timber floor and robust locking systems designed to withstand extreme weights and secure challenging cargo. - **Tailored Solutions:** We offer optional modifications to precisely match your unique project requirements and cargo specifications. ## 40ft Flat Rack Container Specifications Review the detailed specifications for 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 | Spring folding ends, locking system, heavy-duty timber floor | ## Procurement and Delivery in Washington Shipping Containers of Leeds provides flexible options for acquiring 40ft flat rack containers in Washington and the surrounding areas. 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