Heavy – Duty 20ft Collapsible Flat Rack Shipping Containers
When transporting out – of – gauge (OOG) machinery, heavy industrial equipment, structural steel, or oversized vehicles, standard enclosed shipping containers simply aren’t an option. Our 20ft collapsible flat rack containers deliver the structural integrity of an ISO chassis without side walls or roof restrictions, allowing fast top – loading and side – loading via crane or forklift.
At Dutch Container Trading (DCT) B.V., we supply both new (one – trip) and high – grade used 20ft flat racks directly to construction firms, freight forwarders, agricultural suppliers, and industrial manufacturers across the Netherlands.
Key Advantages of Collapsible End Wall Designs
Unlike fixed – end flat racks, collapsible models feature end walls that fold flush into the floor structure. This critical feature offers significant logistical advantages:
- Space – Saving Return Logistics: Folded flat racks can be stacked up to 4 to 5 units high within the standard footprint of a single 20ft ISO container. This dramatically slashes empty repositioning costs for shipping lines and fleet operators.
- Side & Top Loading Efficiency: Clear, unobstructed access from top and sides allows mobile cranes and heavy forklifts to load awkward, heavy, or long freight in minutes.
- Multi – Use On – Site Storage: Can be converted into temporary heavy – duty bridging, site access platforms, or specialized machinery bases when not in transport use.
20ft Collapsible Flat Rack Technical Data
| Specification Parameter | Standard Imperial | Standard Metric |
| External Length | 19 ft 10.5 in | 6,058 mm |
| External Width | 8 ft 0 in | 2,438 mm |
| External Height (Erected) | 8 ft 6 in | 2,591 mm |
| External Height (Collapsed) | 1 ft 9.5 in | 548 mm |
| Internal Length (Between Posts) | 18 ft 6 in | 5,638 mm |
| Internal Width (Platform Floor) | 7 ft 3 in | 2,210 mm |
| Tare Weight (Average) | 6,060 lbs | 2,750 kg |
| Max Payload Capacity | 68,340 lbs | 31,000 kg |
| Max Gross Weight | 74,400 lbs | 33,750 kg |
| End Wall Mechanism | Counterbalanced spring assisted / Manual locking pins | |
| Floor Construction | Heavy – Duty Softwood / Steel Plate Floor Options | |
| Lashing Rings Capacity | Integrated perimeter lashing points (5,000 kg rating per ring) |
New vs. Used 20ft Flat Rack Containers: Which Do You Need?
Brand New (One – Trip) Collapsible Flat Racks
Manufactured using premium – grade Corten steel (corrosion – resistant alloy), our new 20ft flat racks have completed a single trip from the factory. They come equipped with fresh CSC plates valid for 5 years, pristine floor timber or steel decking, smooth spring – assisted folding mechanisms, and heavy – duty paint finishes designed for severe marine environments.
Inspected & Certified Used 20ft Flat Racks
Our used collapsible flat racks are fully inspected by certified container surveyors prior to dispatch. While showing minor cosmetic surface rust or scuffs typical of marine freight service, every used unit is guaranteed Cargo Worthy (CW), structurally sound, with fully operational folding end walls, solid floors, and intact lashing points.
Safety, Lashing, and Load Securing
Securing heavy cargo is crucial during sea and road transport. Our 20ft flat rack containers feature multiple heavy – duty perimeter lashing rings embedded in the side rails and corner posts. Each lashing ring is tested and rated up to 5,000 kg (5 tonnes), allowing robust chain, strap, or wire tie – down configurations in compliance with international maritime safety codes.
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