40ft Open Top Shipping Container
SKU SC-40OT-USED-G0WX · Used · 40 × 8 × 8.5 ft
Used 40ft open top shipping container with a removable tarpaulin roof for top loading of tall or awkward cargo by crane.
$3,100
- Used 40ft open top container
- Removable tarpaulin roof
- Top loading by crane
- Suits tall or awkward cargo
- End cargo doors
- Lashing points
- Nationwide delivery
- Inspected before delivery
- Transparent pricing
- 1-business-day quotes
A used 40ft open top shipping container. In place of the usual fixed steel roof, it has a removable tarpaulin over roof bows, so tall or awkward loads can be craned in from above.
It suits machinery, timber, and over-height cargo that won't fit through standard end doors. New and one-trip options may also be available.
Specifications
External 40ft long, 8ft wide. Removable tarpaulin roof over roof bows, end cargo doors, lashing points.
Frequently asked questions
What is a 40ft open top container best used for?
It loads from above with a crane, so it suits long, tall, or oversized cargo, machinery, and bulk loads that will not fit through standard doors. The 40ft length handles longer items than a 20ft open top.
How does an open top container work?
A removable tarpaulin over a steel bow frame takes the place of a solid roof, so cargo drops in from the top by crane. The end doors still open for ground-level loading when needed.
What size is it and what fits?
It is 40ft long and 8ft wide, holding about 20 to 21 pallets on the floor, with open top clearance for tall loads. It carries oversized cargo a standard closed container cannot take.
What condition are these open tops?
We supply new and used open tops; used units are cargo-worthy, wind- and watertight with surface wear, and include the tarpaulin and bows. Every unit is inspected and graded before delivery.
How is a 40ft container delivered and sited?
A tilt-bed (roll-off) truck slides it off at ground level, so no crane or forklift is usually needed to place it. A 40ft unit needs room to maneuver, so we check site access first; a heavy or wide load may need a crane.
