Open Top Containers
Used 40ft Open Top Container with Removable Tarp Roof
AvailableSKU SC-40OT-USED-G0WX
Used 40ft open top container. Take off the tarpaulin roof and a crane can lower tall or awkward cargo in from the top.
- ConditionUsed
- Exterior40 × 8 × 8.5 ft
$3,099.99
- 40ft open top container, used
- Tarpaulin roof that removes
- Crane loading from above
- Fits tall or awkward loads
- Cargo doors at the end
- Points for lashing down cargo
- 48-state delivery
- Inspected and graded
- All-in pricing
- Quote in 1 business day
Overview
This used 40ft open top shipping container swaps the fixed steel roof for a removable tarpaulin stretched over roof bows. Tall or awkward cargo can be lifted in by crane from above.
Pick it for machinery, lumber, and over-height cargo that can't get through standard end doors. New and one-trip options may also be available.
Specifications at a glance
Measures 40ft long and 8ft wide on the outside. The roof is a removable tarpaulin over roof bows, and the unit has end cargo doors and lashing points.
Specifications
| Condition | Used |
|---|---|
| Exterior (L × W × H) | 40 × 8 × 8.5 ft |
| Brand | Forge Containers |
| SKU | SC-40OT-USED-G0WX |
| External Length (m) | 12.19 |
| External Width (m) | 2.44 |
| External Height (m) | 2.59 |
| Internal Length (m) | 12.03 |
| Internal Width (m) | 2.35 |
| Door Width (m) | 2.34 |
| Door Height (m) | 2.28 |
| Weight (kg) | 4050 |
| Floor Type | 28mm Marine Ply |
Frequently asked questions
What cargo suits a 40ft open top container?
Cranes lower cargo in from above, so it takes long, tall, or oversized loads, machinery, and bulk goods that won't go through standard doors. At 40ft it accommodates longer items than a 20ft open top can.
How does the open top work?
A solid roof is replaced by a tarpaulin that can be removed, held up by a steel bow frame, so a crane can drop cargo in from the top. When you'd rather load at ground level, the end doors still open.
How large is it, and what will it fit?
At 40ft long and 8ft wide, the floor holds about 20 to 21 pallets, and the open top leaves headroom for tall loads. Oversized cargo that a standard closed container can't accept goes in here.
What condition is the open top in?
This unit is used and graded cargo-worthy (inspected fit to carry cargo), wind and watertight, with some surface wear. It comes with the tarpaulin and bows. Every unit is checked before delivery, and new open tops may also be available.
What's involved in delivering a 40ft open top?
We use a tilt-bed truck, which tilts its bed so the container slides to the ground, so a crane or forklift usually isn't needed to place it. Because a 40ft unit needs room to maneuver, we check your site access first. A heavy or wide load may need a crane.
