Shipping containers
40ft Flat Rack: dimensions and capacity.
The 40ft Flat Rack is a platform with two end walls, often collapsible, and no side walls or roof. It offers about 11.65–11.69 m of usable length, 2.2–2.4 m of width and 1.96 m of height between the end walls, and takes around 38,800–40,100 kg of cargo, with a maximum gross mass of 45,000 kg.
Dimensions and weights
Typical values: every manufacturer and every unit varies. The plate or technical sheet of your own equipment takes precedence.
| Exterior (L × W × H) | 12.19 × 2.44 × 2.59 m (with the end walls raised) |
|---|---|
| Usable platform (L × W) | approx. 11.65–11.69 × 2.2–2.4 m (the width depends on where it is measured) |
| Height between end walls | approx. 1.96 m |
| Tare | approx. 4,900–6,200 kg; varies by manufacturer |
| Payload | approx. 38,800–40,100 kg |
| Maximum gross mass | usually 45,000 kg |
What it is used for
It is used for heavy or out-of-gauge cargo (machinery, vehicles, structures) that is loaded by crane from above or from the sides and may overhang in height or width.
Related rules and equipment
Validate your load in this equipment: Validate a container load.
Rules that apply:
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