Open Top Containers
Used 20ft Open Top Container with Removable Tarp Roof
AvailableSKU SC-20OT-USED-1D4F
Used 20ft open top container with a removable tarpaulin roof, so tall or awkward cargo can be lowered in from above by crane.
- ConditionUsed
- Exterior20 × 8 × 8.5 ft
$1,995
- Open top container, 20ft, used
- Tarpaulin roof you can remove
- Crane loading from above
- Takes tall or awkward cargo
- Cargo doors at the end
- Points for lashing cargo down
- 48-state delivery
- Inspected and graded
- All-in pricing
- Quote in 1 business day
Overview
This used 20ft shipping container is an open top: roof bows carry a removable tarpaulin where a fixed steel roof would normally be. Tall or awkward loads can be lowered in by crane from above.
Machinery, timber, and over-height cargo that can't pass through standard end doors are what it's meant for.
Specifications at a glance
Exterior size: 20ft x 8ft. Roof: removable tarpaulin on roof bows. It also has cargo doors on the end and lashing points.
Specifications
| Condition | Used |
|---|---|
| Exterior (L × W × H) | 20 × 8 × 8.5 ft |
| Brand | Forge Containers |
| SKU | SC-20OT-USED-1D4F |
| External Length (m) | 6.06 |
| External Width (m) | 2.44 |
| External Height (m) | 2.59 |
| Internal Length (m) | 5.90 |
| Internal Width (m) | 2.35 |
| Door Width (m) | 2.34 |
| Door Height (m) | 2.28 |
| Weight (kg) | 2300 |
| Floor Type | 28mm Marine Ply |
Frequently asked questions
What cargo suits a 20ft open top container?
Because a crane loads it from above, tall or oversized items, machinery, and bulk materials don't have to squeeze through standard end doors. You'll find it on construction and project sites, handling awkward loads.
How does the removable roof work?
The solid roof is swapped for a tarpaulin stretched over a steel bow frame, and you take it off to crane cargo down from the top. When loading at ground level is simpler, the end doors still open.
How big is it, and what loads fit?
At 20ft long by 8ft wide, the floor takes about 10 to 11 pallets. With the roof open you can also load items taller than a standard door opening, so it takes cargo a closed box can't.
What condition should I expect from a used open top?
It's sold used, in cargo-worthy (inspected fit to carry cargo) condition, and it's wind and watertight with some surface wear. The tarpaulin and bows come with it. Every unit is checked before delivery.
How does delivery work for an open top?
It arrives on a tilt-bed truck, also called a roll-off, whose bed tilts so the container slides off at ground level. No crane or forklift is needed to set it down. We confirm site access first, and a heavy or wide load might need a crane.
