40ft and 20ft Flat Racks

When the job calls for serious strength, the 40ft Flat Rack is the ultimate heavy-duty platform. Engineered to carry the heaviest and most awkward loads—from industrial machinery to construction equipment—these containers are essentially a massive, portable steel base. Their incredible load capacity and rugged simplicity have made them a popular, practical solution for creating private bridges on farms, ranches, and rural properties across the Gulf Coast.

40ft Flat Rack Container

• Open Design for Oversized Loads: With no side walls or roof, flat racks offer unrestricted access for loading oversized cargo like vehicles, large pipes, or building materials from the top or sides.

• Extreme Load Capacity: Built with a high-strength steel frame and a robust floor to handle exceptionally heavy and concentrated loads, far exceeding the capacity of standard containers.

• Versatile Project Platform: Serves as a super-durable foundation for a wide range of projects. Their most popular secondary use is as a simple, incredibly strong base for a creek or ditch crossing.

• Secure Lashing Points: Equipped with numerous heavy-duty lashing points, rings, and bullseyes along the frame to securely strap down any type of cargo or equipment.

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Specifications

Exterior Dimensions

• Length: 40′ (12.19 m)

• Width: 8′ (2.44 m)

• Height: 8′6′′ (2.59 m)

Base & Deck Dimensions

• Usable Length: Approx. 39′4′′ (12 m)

• Usable Width: Approx. 7′8′′ (2.34 m)

Weight & Capacity

• Tare Weight (Empty): Approx. 12,000 lbs (5,440 kg)

• Max Payload: Up to 88,000 lbs (40,000 kg)

40ft Flat Rack

20ft Flat Rack

Note: Models are available with either fixed or collapsible end walls.

Exterior Dimensions

• Length: 20′ (6.06 m)

• Width: 8′ (2.44 m)

• Height: 8′6′′ (2.59 m)

Base & Deck Dimensions

• Usable Length: Approx. 19′6′′ (5.94 m)

• Usable Width: Approx. 7′8′′ (2.34 m)

Weight & Capacity

• Tare Weight (Empty): Approx. 5,250 lbs (2,380 kg)

• Max Payload: Up to 61,500 lbs (27,900 kg)

The Dockhound's Notes

"I've seen these flat racks handle some incredible jobs. While they're built for moving massive equipment, around here, folks get creative. The number one thing I hear about is using them for bridges. You lay one of these across a gully, and since they already have a heavy-duty wood floor, you've got an instant crossing that can handle a fully loaded tractor, no problem. It’s a simple, tough, and smart solution when you need to get from A to B. Just make sure you have the heavy equipment to move it into place—these things aren't light."

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