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Flat Rack Container

Flat Rock

Flat Rack Container

Flat Rack containers are used to transport irregular freight that doesn't fit into a standard container. Cargo such as steel, vehicles, machinery and generators.

Key Features

High capacity payloads up to 50,000kg for heavy cargo

Can be nested together in batches to stack for transport to reduce empty transit costs

Large range of lashing systems available to cater for different freight requirements (lashing bars, tie rails, bollards, headboards etc)

Optional toolbox system for added storage of restraints when not in use

Optional steel or timber floor

CSC plated for road, rail and sea

Product Details

Van Container's Flat Rack Container provides a solution to complex cargo requirements that do not fit into a traditional container. Items that do not fit into a traditional container include oversized objects, motor vehicles, machinery, construction materials and equipment. They are also used to transport steel and supplies, some of which are pre- fabricated.

 

Their open design means they can be quickly and safely loaded by forklifts.

 

Certain models feature ends are also collapsible, which makes them easy to store when not in use, or transport in multiples between locations.

 

If you're struggling to transport unusual cargo, consider using a Flat Rack Container.

Flat Truck

INTERNAL

Length (mm)       NA

Width (mm)         NA

Height (mm)        NA

EXTERNAL

Length (mm)       12,192

Width (mm)         2,438

Height (mm)        2,591

WEIGHT

Tare (kg)                4,040

Payload (kg)         47,460

MGW (kg)             52,500

How is this container delivered?

We aim to make your container delivery on site as smooth as possible. Please notify us when getting a container quote if there are any obstructions like power lines near where you plan to place your container or if access for a truck is likely to be tricky. 

Also, please make sure that the area the truck will need to access is clear and that any loved pets and children are somewhere safe.

Delivery on site can be made using the following methods.

Containers  Delivery

Tilt Tray

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.

Crane Delivery

Side Loader

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.

Flat Rock

Hiab Crane

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.

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