40ft Open Top Containers
40ft Open Top Containers for Sale in Liverpool
If you need a versatile, heavy-duty storage or transport solution, a 40ft open-top shipping container is the perfect choice. These containers offer superior flexibility for loading and unloading bulky or oversized cargo, making them ideal for industrial, construction, and logistics applications. Whether exporting large goods or using them for site storage, open-top containers provide an efficient, accessible solution.
Why Choose a 40ft OT?
A 40ft open-top container is a modified shipping container with a removable roof, typically made of tarpaulin or a rigid steel top. This feature allows for the top-loading of goods, essential for industries handling oversized equipment, loose bulk materials, or irregularly shaped cargo that wouldn’t fit through standard container doors.
Unlike standard dry containers, open-top units feature a removable header bar above the cargo doors, enabling easy access for forklifts and cranes to load heavy materials such as scrap metal, timber, machinery, and construction equipment.
Key Features 40ft OT
- External Dimensions: 40ft (L) × 8ft (W) × 8ft 6in (H)
- Internal Dimensions: 39ft 6in (L) × 7ft 9in (W) × 7ft 8in (H)
- Maximum Cargo Weight: Approx. 30 tonnes
- Tare Weight: Approx. 9,039 lbs
- Interior Cubic Capacity: 2,330.8 ft³
- Flooring: Marine-grade plywood floor for durability and strength
- Door Opening Clearance: 7ft 5in (W) × 7ft 8in (H)
- Roof Type: Removable tarpaulin or hard top
- CSC Certification: Comes with a valid CSC plate for international shipping
- Original Build: Not converted from standard dry containers, ensuring superior structural integrity
- Weatherproofing: Wind and water-tight construction
Uses of 40ft Open-Top Containers
Transporting Oversized Cargo
These containers are commonly used in shipping industries for cargo that cannot fit into standard closed containers. Typical items transported include:
- Industrial machinery
- Timber and logs
- Scrap metal
- Large pipes and cables
- Agricultural equipment
- Bulk materials like coal, gravel, and sand
Construction and Storage Solutions
A 40ft open-top container is a practical solution for on-site storage in construction projects. The open roof makes it easy to load and store:
- Steel beams
- Scaffolding
- Large tools and equipment
Recycling and Waste Management
These containers are widely used for waste collection and disposal, particularly for recyclables such as:
- Metal scraps
- Plastic waste
- Demolition debris
- Paper and cardboard bales
Agricultural & Farming
- Secure bulk grain storage
- Transporting large farm equipment
- Storing seasonal farm tools and machinery
