20FT Hard Open Top Container
Categories: 20ft Shipping Containers, Open Top Shipping Containers
Description
20FT Hard Open Top Container
Top-Loading Versatility with Full Steel Security
The 20FT Hard Open Top Container offers industrial-grade accessibility for jobs where overhead loading, crane clearance, and vertical cargo space are non-negotiable. Built from CORTEN weathering steel with a fully removable steel roof, this container supports heavy-duty operations involving machinery, pipes, steel, and other high-clearance materials.
Its detachable door header maximises the entry height for loading unusually tall items, while maintaining the structural integrity required for global transport. Whether you’re shipping oversized goods, managing demolition debris, or operating on tight construction sites, this unit ensures secure, compliant, and crane-friendly storage.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| External Dimensions | 6.058m × 2.438m × 2.591m |
| Internal Dimensions | 5.898m × 2.332m × 2.373m |
| Door Opening | 2.338m × 2.262m |
| Internal Volume | 32.60 m³ |
| Tare Weight | 3,390 kg |
| Max Payload | 27,090 kg |
| Max Gross Weight | 30,480 kg |
All dimensions and load ratings conform to ISO standards for intermodal container handling.
Construction & Design Features
Removable Steel Roof
Engineered for full overhead access — allows crane or gantry loading for top-down operations.
Detachable Door Header
Expands vertical entry clearance at the container’s front end for tall equipment and upright cargo.
CORTEN Steel Frame
Built for long service life and corrosion resistance in high-exposure and industrial environments.
Marine-Grade Plywood Floor
Durable 28mm floorboard provides high point-load tolerance. Optional full steel flooring available.
High-Security Locking System
Double-high locking gear on cargo doors ensures transport safety and site-level security.
Forklift Pockets
Facilitates smooth repositioning in yards, warehouses, or busy worksites.
Passive Ventilation & Lockbox
Standard louvered air vents reduce condensation risk; integrated lockbox supports secure locking.
Colour & Coating Options
- Standard Colour: RAL 5013 – Cobalt Blue
- Custom Options: Available in any RAL colour on request
- Protective Finish: UV-resistant marine paint with abrasion resistance for extreme conditions
Suitable Applications
Heavy Equipment & Machinery
Ideal for top-loaded motors, turbines, engine blocks, and other unpalletised cargo needing overhead placement.
Piping & Structural Steel
Straight-line loading of long steel beams, pipes, rebar, or trusses that exceed container height or cannot be tilted.
Scrap, Waste & Recycling
Perfect for open-top loading of scrap metal, bulk demolition waste, or recyclable materials under crane systems.
Construction & Fabrication Yards
Favoured for fast-cycle load/unload schedules where forklifts or cranes place irregular goods from above.
Certification & Compliance
- CSC Certified: Approved for intermodal freight transport, global shipping, and export use
- ISO-Compliant: Built to ISO 668 & ISO 1496 standards with corner castings for container handling systems
- Inspection Ready: Each unit is quality checked for roof detachment function, door integrity, and stacking compatibility
Inspection reports, certification plates, and dispatch photos are available upon request.
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