Description
40ft x 8ft New and Used Open Top Shipping Container for Sale
For long, tall, or heavy loads that have to be craned in from the top, a 40ft open top shipping container delivers double the length of a standard 20ft box with the same overhead access. This 40ft x 8ft open top container is available new and used and ships USA-wide, making it a workhorse for machinery movers, industrial suppliers, and logistics operators who regularly handle oversized freight.
Why Choose an Open Top
Rather than a conventional fixed steel corrugated roof, this container uses removable bows and a weatherproof tarpaulin that ropes down over the top. That single design change transforms the loading process: cargo can be lifted straight in by crane from above instead of being dragged through the end doors. The door header above the doors can also be swung round or removed to open the full end for long items.
Built for Machinery and Bulky Freight
Open top containers are ideal for the movement of machinery, pipe, timber, and large fabricated assemblies. Lashing rings let you secure the load during transit, and the bows and tarpaulin add strength to the structure while keeping the contents protected from the weather. If your cargo exceeds the container’s height, a fully open flat rack is the alternative to consider.
Specifications
- Container size: 40ft x 8ft
- Container color: Blue
- External dimensions: 12.19m L x 2.44m W x 2.59m H
- Internal length: 12.03m; internal width: 2.35m
- Door width: 2.34m; door height: 2.28m
- Weight: approximately 4,050 kg
- Floor: 28mm marine ply
- Removable bows and weatherproof tarpaulin
- Lashing rings for securing cargo
New units offer the cleanest structure and longest service life, while used cargo-worthy units deliver the same functionality at a lower cost with some cosmetic wear. Whichever you choose, verify the tarpaulin and bows are complete, inspect the marine ply floor, and confirm your load will clear the door opening.
All containers can be inspected before purchase, and we deliver nationwide from Marietta, Ohio. Reach out now to request a quote on this 40ft open top container and get your oversized cargo moving.
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