40ft Used Flat Rack Container – Open-Side Loading

Overview

Move large, awkward freight without working around enclosed container walls. This used 40 ft (12.19 m) flat rack provides side access and overhead loading space for machinery, vehicles, and other cargo that needs a more accessible platform. Its open configuration makes it a practical choice for industrial transportation and specialized freight handling.

The unit is used. Choose this format when cargo shape and loading access matter more than enclosed storage.

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Materials & Build Quality

A reinforced steel frame forms the supporting structure for demanding cargo applications. The open sides allow handling equipment to approach from either side, while the top-loading configuration accommodates crane placement of bulky items.

The external dimensions are 40 ft × 8 ft × 8 ft 6 in (12.19 m × 2.44 m × 2.59 m). Payload capacity spans approx. 45,000–60,000 lb (20,412–27,216 kg). Confirm the individual unit's rated limits before planning a heavy load.

What's Included

• One used flat rack container.
• Reinforced steel frame structure.
• Open-side and overhead cargo access.

This configuration focuses on access for large freight rather than the enclosed space of a dry shipping container.

Ideal Uses

• Moving heavy machinery and construction equipment.
• Transporting industrial vehicles and specialty automotive cargo.
• Handling long bundles of pipe or timber.
• Shipping boats and marine equipment.
• Carrying generators, boilers, and oversized industrial components.

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. Leave sufficient room for truck and crane access, with a clear approach and no low overhead lines. Plan additional working space around the rack so handling equipment can reach your cargo from the sides or above.

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