With no fixed side walls or roof, this container allows for top and side loading using cranes or forklifts, making it the ideal solution for project cargo, mining machinery, construction equipment and industrial components across South Africa.

Manufactured from high-strength Corten steel with a reinforced steel frame and heavy-duty timber floor, the 40ft flat rack offers exceptional payload capacity, structural integrity and cargo security for demanding transport operations.

Industrial Containers supplies 40ft flat rack containers for sale and hire nationwide, delivering to Gauteng, Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Free State, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West and Northern Cape.

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 Key Features & Benefits

• Open Platform Design for unrestricted top and side loading

• Available with Fixed or Collapsible End Walls

• High Payload Capacity for heavy and abnormal loads

• Multiple Heavy-Duty Lashing Rings & Tie-Down Points

• Reinforced Steel Frame & Timber Floor for extreme strength

• Forklift Pockets & ISO Corner Castings for easy handling

• ISO & CSC Certified for local and international shipping

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 Fixed End vs Collapsible End Flat Racks

• Collapsible End Walls: Fold flat for efficient stacking and lower return transport costs

• Fixed End Walls: Maximum strength for extremely heavy or rigid cargo

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 Common Applications

• Heavy mining and earth-moving machinery

• Large generators, turbines and transformers

• Steel structures, beams and industrial piping

• Construction plant and oversized equipment

• Vehicles, boats and project cargo

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 Standard Technical Specifications – 40ft Flat Rack

• External Length: ±12.19 m (40 ft)

• External Width: ±2.44 m (8 ft)

• External Height: ±2.59 m (8 ft 6 in)

• Tare Weight: ±4,900 – 5,200 kg

• Max Payload Capacity: ±39,600 – 47,300 kg

• Max Gross Weight: ±45,000 – 52,500 kg

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 Frequently Asked Questions – 40ft Flat Rack Containers South Africa

What is a 40ft flat rack container used for?
It is used to transport very large, heavy or irregular cargo that cannot fit into closed containers.

Can I load from the side and top?
Yes. Flat racks allow full side and top crane loading.

Do you supply collapsible flat racks?
Yes. Industrial Containers supplies both fixed-end and collapsible-end 40ft flat racks.

Do you deliver across South Africa?
Yes. We offer nationwide delivery and collection across all provinces.

Are your flat racks shipping certified?
Yes. All units are ISO and CSC certified for international and local transport.