Need to transport weighty items or large cargo? 20ft open top containers from Pelican Containers can help.
These containers are perfect for transporting boxes of goods, bulky cargo, and hefty items that require extra space. Due to the absence of a roof, you can load and unload your items from above using cranes. But don’t worry about their safety — each open top 20ft container is equipped with a sturdy tarpaulin cover to keep your cargo dry and protected.
They also have multiple lashing points and ventilation points strategically located throughout the interior, so your cargo is also well-ventilated.
But the coolest feature? The floor. It’s lined from end to end with durable timber. This gives the container a solid cladding that ensures your cargo doesn’t have to touch the hard metal floor. Plus, the timber lining helps keep your stuff in place, preventing any slippage during sea and cross-country travels.
So, you want to get a 20-foot open top container and are wondering how to do it? Pelican Containers offers both new and used containers, so you’re sure to find something that fits your needs and budget. Our team will help you at every stage — from choosing a container to preparing your site for delivery. If you want to buy a container online or need more info, press “Get a quote” on our website, and one of our team members will call you back to discuss the details.
At Pelican Containers, we offer new and used 20ft containers with open top for sale:
We ensure every container is thoroughly checked to meet our strict quality standards before it gets to you.
Buying isn’t your only option — you can also hire a 20′ open top container from us. Maybe you’ve got a one-off project, or perhaps you’re not quite ready to commit to owning a container. Whatever your reasons, we offer both short-term and long-term hire options, and you’ll still get the same high-quality container. All those awesome features like the sturdy tarpaulin cover and the handy lashing points — they’re all included in the hire too.
20 ft open top container dimensions make it spacious enough for transporting and storing different cargo types. It has a length of 20 feet, width of 8 feet, and height of 8.6 feet. That’s a lot of room for your bulky cargo, large items, or boxes of goods — whether you’re shipping furniture, machinery, or even a small boat.
As for the weight, we’re talking about some serious capacity here. The maximum gross weight is 67,200 lbs. Subtract the tare weight of the container itself, which is 5,070 lbs, and you’re left with a payload capacity of 62,460 lbs. That’s a whole lot of cargo you can transport safely.
If you’ve decided to purchase a container 20 feet for sale, the delivery process will look like this:
You can also read some handy container delivery guidelines which you can find on our website. But if you have other questions or need additional assistance, feel free to contact us.
External measurement | 6.058m/2.438m/2.591m ( 20’/8’/8’6 ) |
Internal measurement | 5.898m/2.352m/2.348m ( 19’4/7’9/7’8 ) |
Floor area | 13.93m2 ( 150sqft ) |
Volume | 32.5 m3 ( 1,147.3 cu ft) |
Maximum Gross weight | 30,480kg ( 67,200 lbs ) |
Tare Weight | 2,300 kgs ( 5,070 lbs ) |
Payload Weight | 28,330 kg ( 62,460 lbs) |
Accessibility | Removable tarpaulin and roof bows, swinging header |
Structure |
Steel doors and panels, timber floor, tarpaulin roof
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Designed, Built and Certified |
ISO, TIR, UIC, CSC and ABS approved
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When goods don’t fit the dimensions of standard shipping containers, think of our open top containers in three sizes.
From buying the right Pelican shipping containers to preparing your site for delivery, we’ll help you avoid the frustrations and unknowns when purchasing a container. If you want to buy a container online in the USA, don’t hesitate to contact us. You can buy shipping containers online in the USA or call us at (+1 305-985-4316).
Tilt tray delivers a container off the back of the truck. Similar to a tow truck, the tray is mechanically lowered at an angle, and the container is slid off, with the truck moving forward at slow speed. This is the most common delivery method used for containers. Tilt trays are not suitable for sites with overhead power lines as the container height increases significantly when tilted.
Side loaders are used to transport our 20 foot and 40 foot shipping containers. This is the best delivery method for containers at sites that have limited space either in front or behind the area where the container is to be positioned. The container is unloaded between the two outrigger feet of the side loader, approximately half a metre from the side of the truck.
Hiab cranes lift containers from a mechanism located behind the truck’s cabin. This is used when there is limited space for a side loader or tilt tray. Using a crane means the container is easily positioned at an angle or up on a raised area. It can also be used to place containers over a fence or other obstacles.
Open top sea containers are made from high-grade materials that can keep heavy machinery safe while being transported over long distances. These 20Ft open-top sea containers make it easy to load large cargo. The containers being offered by Pelican Containers have timber-covered floors that protect heavy cargo from grinding against the metal. It also has multiple lashing points that keep the cargo immobile while in transit over sea or land.
If you’re shipping large items for long distances, you need containers big enough to fit all your cargo. Pelican Containers has a wide array of new and used 20Ft open top shipping containers. We offer 20Ft open top containers that allow easy loading of large items using a hoist or crane. These containers have special provisions like multiple ventilations and lashing points to keep cargo safe during long hauls.
If you’re going to buy 20Ft open top container for one-time transportation of materials, you can opt to buy a used 20Ft container. After all, high-quality containers are sturdy and made from very strong materials that make them damage resistant. In the US, you can find used 20Ft open top containers for sale at Pelican Containers. We sell used 20 and 45 feet long containers in great condition and they are always in stock.
This will depend on the dimensions and size but you will typically save up to 30% on used ones compared to new 20Ft open top shipping containers. You would need to check if the containers still have good floor cladding to keep cargo from scratching across the metal floor. Also, inspect all lashing points to see if all are intact and in good condition because if two or more are missing, the cargo might not be secured properly. Check out Pelican Containers if you are looking for high-quality used 20Ft shipping containers for sale.
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