Flat Rack Containers
Engineered for Heavy, Wide & Oversized Cargo
MK Containers supplies 20ft Flat Rack and 40ft Flat Rack shipping containers designed specifically for transporting heavy, oversized, and out-of-gauge cargo that cannot be accommodated in conventional shipping containers. Featuring collapsible or fixed end walls with open sides and no roof, Flat Rack containers provide maximum flexibility for loading cargo from the top, sides, or ends using cranes and forklifts.
Manufactured to international ISO standards from high-strength Corten steel, Flat Rack containers are engineered to safely handle heavy loads while providing secure transportation for demanding industrial and project cargo applications.
Available Sizes
01
20ft Flat Rack Container
Designed for transporting heavy machinery, construction equipment, steel structures, and industrial cargo requiring exceptional strength and stability.
02
40ft Flat Rack Container
Provides a larger loading platform for long, oversized, and heavy cargo, making it ideal for project logistics, infrastructure developments, and international shipments.
Standard Specifications
Specification | 20ft Flat Rack | 40ft Flat Rack |
External Length | 20 ft (6.06 m) | 40 ft (12.19 m) |
External Width | 8 ft (2.44 m) | 8 ft (2.44 m) |
External Height | 8 ft 6 in (2.59 m) | 8 ft 6 in (2.59 m) |
Internal Length | 18 ft 8 in (5.69 m) | 39 ft 0 in (11.89 m) |
Internal Width | 7 ft 4 in (2.23 m) | 7 ft 4 in (2.23 m) |
Platform Height | 2 ft 1 in (0.65 m) | 2 ft 1 in (0.65 m) |
End Walls | Fixed or Collapsible | Fixed or Collapsible |
Maximum Gross Weight | 34,000 kg | 45,000 kg |
Tare Weight | Approx. 2,900 kg | Approx. 5,500 kg |
Maximum Payload | Approx. 31,100 kg | Approx. 39,500 kg |
Floor Type | Heavy-Duty Hardwood | Heavy-Duty Hardwood |
Material | Corten Steel | Corten Steel |
Specifications may vary slightly depending on the manufacturer, container type (fixed-end or collapsible), and production year.
Features
- Available in 20ft and 40ft sizes
- Open sides and open top for unrestricted loading
- Fixed or collapsible end wall options
- Heavy-duty Corten steel construction
- High-strength hardwood flooring
- Multiple lashing rings and cargo securing points
- Suitable for crane and forklift handling
- ISO-compliant design for international shipping
- Available in Brand-New and Quality Used conditions
Applications
Flat Rack containers are ideal for:
- Heavy Machinery
- Construction Equipment
- Industrial Machinery
- Steel Structures
- Pipes & Tubes
- Wind & Energy Components
- Boats & Yachts
- Vehicles
- Large Generators
- Project Cargo
- Out-of-Gauge (OOG) Cargo
- Infrastructure & Engineering Projects



