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Used 40ft Flat Rack Shipping Container

A$3,990.00Price
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Our Used 40ft Flat Rack Shipping Containers provide the ideal solution for transporting and storing oversized, heavy and irregular cargo. Designed without fixed side walls and featuring collapsible end walls, these containers are perfect for machinery, construction materials, mining equipment, steel fabrication and industrial freight throughout Australia


Product Description

The Used 40ft Flat Rack Shipping Container is engineered specifically for oversized and heavy cargo that cannot be accommodated within a standard shipping container. Featuring a reinforced steel base with collapsible end walls and an open-sided design, flat rack containers allow easy loading from the sides, ends or above using forklifts, cranes and lifting equipment.

Widely used throughout Australia’s mining, construction, transport, manufacturing and energy industries, flat rack containers provide exceptional flexibility when moving bulky equipment, structural steel, pipes, generators, vehicles and industrial machinery.

Manufactured from heavy-duty Corten steel and designed to meet international shipping standards, these containers are built to withstand demanding environments while supporting substantial payload capacities. The reinforced flooring and high-strength frame ensure safe transport of heavy loads both domestically and internationally.

Each Used 40ft Flat Rack Shipping Container supplied by Darling Downs Shipping Containers is carefully inspected to verify structural integrity, secure lashing points and overall condition before delivery. Whether you require project cargo transport, industrial storage or export solutions, our flat rack containers offer reliable performance and outstanding value.

Key Features

  • Heavy-duty flat rack construction

  • Collapsible end walls

  • Open-sided loading access

  • Suitable for oversized cargo

  • High payload capacity

  • Reinforced steel floor

  • Heavy-duty lashing rings

  • Corten steel construction

  • Forklift compatible

  • Crane lifting points

  • CSC plated (where applicable)

  • Weather-resistant construction

  • Australia-wide delivery

Technical Specifications

Specification

Details

External Length

12.192 m

External Width

2.438 m

External Height

2.591 m

Internal Length

Approx. 12.03 m

Internal Width

Approx. 2.24 m

Tare Weight

Approx. 5,600 kg

Maximum Gross Weight

45,000 kg

Payload Capacity

Approx. 39,400 kg

Flooring

Heavy Duty Timber

Material

Corten Steel

End Walls

Collapsible

Certification

CSC Plated (where applicable)

Common Applications

Ideal for transporting and storing:

  • Mining equipment

  • Excavators

  • Tractors

  • Agricultural machinery

  • Steel beams

  • Structural steel

  • Pipes

  • Wind turbine components

  • Industrial generators

  • Construction equipment

  • Boats and yachts

  • Heavy vehicles

  • Large fabrication projects

  • Export project cargo

Available Colours

Subject to availability:

  • Shipping Container Blue

  • Oxide Red

  • Green

  • Grey

  • Custom repainting available upon request

Optional Upgrades

  • Heavy-duty timber floor replacement

  • Anti-slip flooring

  • Additional lashing points

  • Custom paint

  • Company branding

  • Equipment mounting brackets

  • Twist lock fittings

  • Load restraint systems

  • Transport certification

  • Heavy-duty ramps

Delivery Australia-Wide

Darling Downs Shipping Containers supplies Used 40ft Flat Rack Shipping Containers throughout Australia. We arrange delivery to commercial, industrial, mining, agricultural and remote project sites using specialised transport suited to oversized container equipment.

Warranty

All Used 40ft Flat Rack Shipping Containers undergo structural inspection before dispatch. Warranty options are available on selected units, providing confidence in the quality and durability of your investment.

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