Flat Rack Container Hire
Specialist solutions for oversized cargo across the UK. Hire 20ft or 40ft flat rack containers with flexible terms and fast delivery.
Flat Rack Containers: Your Solution for Oversized and Heavy Cargo
When your goods are too big or too heavy for standard shipping containers, flat racks provide the essential strength and flexibility you need. Explicitly designed for oversized machinery, industrial pipes, vehicles, and substantial construction materials, flat rack containers feature open sides and robust end walls (either fixed or collapsible). This design allows for far more effortless and secure loading and lashing of cargo that wouldn't fit through conventional container doors.
Whether transporting plant equipment across the UK or managing complex international shipments of bulky items, our flat rack solutions offer the necessary capacity, compliance, and logistical advantages to ensure your cargo arrives safely and efficiently.
20ft Flat Rack Containers: Compact Strength for Bulky Loads
Our 20ft flat racks offer a reliable and space-efficient way to transport your substantial cargo. Their design prioritises both robust performance and practical handling.
Why choose our 20ft Flat Racks?
- Efficient Storage & Transport: Collapsible end walls fold down, allowing for economical stacking and reducing costs on empty repositioning.
- Globally Compliant: ISO certified and CSC plated, these units meet the stringent requirements for safe rail, road, and sea transport worldwide, including extensive use across the UK.
- Versatile Format: Available as a standard flat rack with end walls or as a flatbed platform without end walls for ultimate loading flexibility.
- Flexible Procurement: Options to hire, purchase, or request custom modifications to meet your specific project needs.
- Nationwide Delivery: Prompt and reliable delivery service available across the entire UK.
20ft Flat Rack Specifications
| Feature | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| External Dimensions | 6m x 2.43m x 2.6m | 20’ x 8’ x 8’6” |
| Internal Dimensions | 5.8m x 2.4m x 2.3m | 19’6.4” x 7’9.5” x 7’5.5” |
| Tare Weight | 2,740 kg | 6,040 lbs |
| Max Gross Weight | 34,000 kg | 74,950 lbs |
| Max Payload | 31,260 kg | 68,860 lbs |
| Structure | Spring folding ends, timber floor, forklift pockets | |
| Fork Pocket Distance | 2,050 mm | 6’8.5” |
40ft Flat Rack Containers: Maximise Your Capacity
When your cargo demands the largest possible space and exceptional structural support, our 40ft flat rack containers are the ideal choice. These units are the preferred solution for transporting the heaviest and most bulky oversized items across various UK industries.
Why choose our 40ft Flat Racks?
- Highest Capacity: As the largest flat rack format, they offer superior volume and weight capacity for substantial loads.
- Fully Certified: Comprehensively ISO compliant and CSC plated for seamless global and domestic UK transport.
- Optimised Logistics: Collapsible end walls facilitate efficient stacking for storage and reduce costs during return logistics.
- Tailored Solutions: Optional modifications are available to match your unique project requirements precisely.
- Specialised Delivery: UK-wide delivery service, often utilising HIAB-assisted vehicles for safe and precise placement.
40ft Flat Rack Specifications
| Feature | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| External Dimensions | 12.19m x 2.43m x 2.6m | 40’ x 8’ x 8’6” |
| Internal Dimensions | 11.65m x 2.21m | 38’2.6” x 7’3.1” |
| Cubic Capacity | 52.9 m³ | 1,868 ft³ |
| Tare Weight | 4,950 kg | 10,910 lbs |
| Max Gross Weight | 45,000 kg | 99,210 lbs |
| Max Payload | 40,050 kg | 88,200 lbs |
| Structure | Spring folding ends, locking system, heavy-duty timber floor | |
Ready to Hire a Flat Rack Container?
Contact our team today to discuss your project requirements. We’ll help you find the right flat rack container solution, delivered promptly anywhere in the UK.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I hire a flat rack container for short-term use?
Yes, we offer flexible hire periods to suit both short-term and long-term projects.
What types of cargo are flat rack containers best suited for?
Flat racks are ideal for oversized or irregularly shaped cargo such as heavy machinery, vehicles, pipes, and construction materials.
Do your flat racks come with certifications for international shipping?
Absolutely. All our flat rack containers are ISO certified and CSC plated, making them suitable for global transport.
Can I modify a flat rack container for my specific needs?
Yes, we can provide custom modifications upon request. Please speak to our team to find out more.
Is delivery and collection included in the hire service?
We offer nationwide delivery and collection as part of our hire service. HIAB-assisted delivery is also available if required.