Used 40ft Flat Rack Shipping Container
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.
