20ft Cargo-Worthy Flat Rack Container – Open-Sided Loading

Overview

Move freight that cannot fit inside an enclosed box. This used, cargo-worthy flat rack gives oversized and irregularly shaped cargo an open transport platform. It offers the footprint of a 20-foot container while removing the sidewalls and roof that restrict access on a conventional enclosed unit.

Its length and width work with intermodal equipment designed for this container size, supporting movement by ship, truck, and rail. For buyers handling out-of-gauge freight, the key benefit is direct access to the load rather than access through a narrow end opening.

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Materials & Build Quality

The flat-rack configuration supports large, heavy cargo without an enclosed body. Open sides provide access for positioning long materials, while the open top allows crane loading from above. These access options are particularly useful for freight with unusual shapes or loading requirements.

The payload range is 30,000–45,000 lb (13,608–20,412 kg). Confirm the individual unit's load limit before planning a heavy shipment.

What's Included

• One used flat-rack container in cargo-worthy condition.
• An open-sided, open-top configuration for oversized freight handling.
• A footprint compatible with transport equipment designed for 20-foot containers.

Ideal Uses

• Construction machinery and large industrial equipment.
• Boats and other marine vehicles.
• Bundled timber and long piping.
• Cars, trucks, and buses.
• Boilers, generators, and aircraft engines.

Delivery & Site Preparation

Delivery: about a week and a half after full payment · Our driver calls you one day before arrival · Crane offloading and placement included.

Free standard delivery to the contiguous United States (Lower 48). Remote or non-standard delivery sites are quoted in writing before you pay. See our Shipping Policy for details. Prepare firm, level, well-drained ground for placement. Keep access routes clear for both the delivery truck and crane, with sufficient working room around the placement area. Choose a location without low overhead lines.

Why Buy from Lease Lane Containers

• Raleigh, NC-based team that guides you from quote to delivery
• 5-point inspection on containers before dispatch — see our container grades
• Free standard delivery to the Lower 48
• Crane offloading included
• Sales tax included and paid by us
• 30-day return window — see our Refund & Returns Policy