Unlike standard enclosed containers, this unit features fold-down end walls with no fixed side walls or roof, making it ideal for machinery, vehicles, steel pipes, construction equipment and project cargo that cannot fit into conventional containers.
Manufactured from high-strength Corten steel with reinforced crossmembers and heavy-duty flooring, the 40ft flat rack container offers exceptional load-bearing capacity and long-term durability. When empty, the collapsible end walls allow multiple units to be stacked and bundled, reducing backhaul and storage costs.
Industrial Containers supplies and delivers flat rack containers nationwide, including Gauteng, Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Free State, North West and Northern Cape.
Standard Specifications & Features
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External Size (Erected): ±12.19m × 2.44m × 2.59m
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External Height (Folded): ±0.65m
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Internal Size: ±11.66m × 2.37m × 2.28m
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Structure: Heavy-duty Corten steel base, crossmembers & collapsible end walls
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Flooring: Reinforced timber or steel heavy-load floor
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Payload Capacity: Up to ±40,000kg
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Tare Weight: ±4,900 – 5,000kg
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Design: No side walls or roof – open-sided flat rack system
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Intermodal: ISO certified for ship, rail and truck transport
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Efficiency: Foldable end walls for space-saving storage and transport
Optional Configurations & Services
Industrial Containers offers:
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Standard and heavy-duty flat rack models
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Lashing rings and cargo securing points
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Custom load-securing solutions
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Hire or purchase options
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Nationwide delivery and logistics support
Frequently Asked Questions – 40ft Flat Rack Containers South Africa
What is a 40ft flat rack container used for?
It is used to transport oversized or heavy cargo such as machinery, vehicles, pipes and construction equipment.
Can the end walls be folded down?
Yes. The collapsible end walls fold flat to save space and reduce empty transport costs.
Do you deliver flat rack containers nationwide?
Yes. Industrial Containers delivers across all provinces in South Africa.
Are flat rack containers ISO certified?
Yes. All units meet ISO standards and are suitable for sea, rail and road transport.
How much weight can a 40ft flat rack carry?
Payload capacity is up to approximately 40,000kg, depending on model.
Can you assist with cargo securing?
Yes. We offer load-securing accessories and logistics advice.







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