Flat rack container
What is a flat rack container?
A flat rack container is typically used for transporting cargo with unique dimensions. A flat rack container only has sides on the short side of the container and is open on the long side, so there is space for the cargo to stick out on the sides during transportation. The containers are made of steel and come in 20′ and 40′.
Size and capacity of a flat rack container
Below dimensions reflect the majority of containers available. The specific dimensions and capacities can vary and depends on different parameters such as the age of the container and the container manufacturer.
20′ flat rack container
Tare weight
2,360 kg
5,203.8 lbs
Payload capacity
30,140 kg
66,458.7 lbs
Height Bottom
0.648 m
2′ 1.5″ ft
Internal length
5,94 m
19.5 ft
Internal width
2,35 m
7.7 ft
Internal height
2,35 m
7.7 ft
40′ flat rack container
Tare weight
5,000 kg
11,025 lbs
Payload capacity
40,000 kg
88,200 lbs
Cubic capacity
62.2 m3
2,195.7 cu ft
Internal length
12,13 m
39.8 ft
Internal width
2.40 m
7.9 ft
Internal height
2.14 m
7 ft
40′ flat rack high cube container
Tare weight
5,900 kg
12,900 lbs
Payload capacity
49,100 kg
108,350 lbs
Max cross capacity
55,000 kg
121,250 lbs
Internal length
11,652 m
38.2 ft
Internal width
2,245 m
7.37 ft
Internal height
2.265 m
7.43 ft
