Container Dimensions

20ft Open Top Container Specifications

  • Wind and Waterproof for reliable protection
  • Suitable for diverse international shipping needs
  • Ideal for versatile storage applications
  • Equipped with a robust and secure locking system
  • Features heavy-duty flooring for durability
Description Imperial Measurements Metric Measurements
Maximum Payload 62,170 lb 28,200 kg
External Dimensions (LxWxH) 20' x 8' x 8'6" 6.096 x 2.438 x 2.591 m
Internal Length 19' 4 1/4'' 5.898 m
Internal Width 7' 8 5/8'' 2.352 m
Internal Height 7' 8 1/2'' 2.348 m
Roof Opening Length 18' 1/16'' 5.490 m
Roof Opening Width 7' 3'' 2.210 m
Gross Weight 67,197 lb 30,480 kg
Tare Weight 5,027 lb 2,280 kg

Open-top containers are perfect for over-height cargo and share similarities with general-purpose shipping containers, except for their removable tarpaulin roof. This design simplifies the loading and unloading process. Typical cargoes include machinery, boilers, farming equipment, pipes, and cables. We offer new and used 20’ and 40’ open-top containers across our UK depots, ensuring nationwide delivery capability.

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Quick response for everything from getting me a price to getting it delivered.

The driver was spot on and made sure we was happy with the positioning before leaving.

Excellent company - great service

We were messed around by another supplier and so after weeks of waiting to no avail we got a refund and went to these guys. Their communication was excellent and within days we had our container delivered. Container in excellent condition, the delivery driver was very helpful and arrived on time, and the total price was the cheapest we could fine. Highly recommended.

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Great customer service from start to finish. Prompt response from any query, order and delivery date confirmed immediately and then a time slot given on the delivery date making the purchase very smooth.

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At Shipping Containers of Southampton, we’re proud to serve a broad range of locations across the South of England. Our hiab delivery coverage includes Reading, Portsmouth, Swindon, Basingstoke, Guildford, Maidenhead, Camberley, Eastbourne, Eastleigh, Bracknell, Bournemouth, Brighton, Slough, Crawley, Farnborough, Weybridge, Aldershot, and Chichester. Whether you need a new or used container, we offer prompt delivery and competitive pricing.