40ft x 8ft Used Flat Rack Container

A flat rack is a container with the sides taken away: a heavy steel floor, a pair of end frames, and nothing else. It exists for cargo that will not fit through a door — transformers, boats, machinery, structural steel, anything wider or taller than the inside of a box. Loads go on from above or from the side, and lashing rings in the side rails, floor and corner posts take the restraint.

End frames are supplied either fixed or collapsible depending on the unit. The collapsible design folds flat so empty racks stack, which is why hire fleets and freight forwarders prefer them.

Specifications

Reading the plate before you load

Flat racks are plated for shipping and for stacking when loaded, and the plate on the individual unit is what governs — not a general figure. Check it before you plan a stack or a lift, and have your rigger confirm the lift points.

The second-hand market for these

• Bridge decks and vehicle crossings on rural properties
• Work platforms and temporary staging
• Machinery skids and equipment bases
• One-way export of oversized plant

Sizes and alternatives

Flat racks are stocked in 20ft and 40ft. If your load is under height but over length, an open top container may serve better and keeps the weather off. Browse the 40ft range and containers for export.