--- title: "20ft Flat Rack" description: "20ft flat rack containers in York! Ideal for oversized cargo. Specs, dimensions & secure shipping available. Call 0330 0130 636 for expert advice." url: "https://shippingcontainersofleeds.co.uk/location/york/20ft-flat-rack" date: "2026-05-01T14:13:26+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- ![20ft Flat Racks](https://shippingcontainersofleeds.co.uk/images/images/Container-Depot-Leeds183.jpg) # 20ft Flat Rack Containers in York Transporting oversized or heavy cargo presents unique challenges. Standard shipping containers often lack the necessary dimensions or structural flexibility. This is where 20ft flat rack containers excel. Designed specifically for substantial machinery, industrial components, vehicles, and large construction materials, flat racks feature open sides and incredibly strong end walls. This design facilitates far easier loading and secure lashing of items that simply won't fit through conventional container doors. Shipping Containers of Leeds provides robust and reliable 20ft flat rack containers in York, offering the essential strength and adaptability you need for challenging logistics. Whether you move plant equipment locally or manage complex shipments of bulky items, our 20ft flat racks provide the capacity, compliance, and logistical advantages to ensure your cargo reaches its destination safely and efficiently. ## Your Solution for Bulky Loads in York Our 20ft flat racks offer a dependable and space-efficient method for transporting your substantial cargo within or from York. Their design prioritises both robust performance and practical handling, making them an excellent choice for various industries. ### Key Benefits of Our 20ft Flat Racks: - **Efficient Handling & Storage:** Collapsible end walls fold down, allowing for economical stacking. This significantly reduces costs when repositioning empty units. - **Globally Compliant:** These units hold ISO certification and CSC plating, meeting the stringent requirements for safe transport via rail, road, and sea worldwide, including extensive use across the UK. - **Versatile Design:** Available as a standard flat rack with end walls or as a flatbed platform without end walls for ultimate loading flexibility, depending on your specific cargo needs. - **Flexible Procurement:** We offer options to hire or purchase 20ft flat racks in York, providing solutions tailored to your project duration and budget. - **Reliable Delivery:** Benefit from prompt and reliable delivery service directly to your location in York or anywhere across the UK. ## 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” | ## Contact Us for 20ft Flat Racks in York Need a 20ft flat rack container for your project in York? 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