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40ft Shipping Containers SKU AU-UC40FR
40ft Flat Rack Container (Used)
40ft Flat Rack Container (Used). Inspected used unit; wear disclosed. 12.19 × 2.44 m × 2.59 m external; Payload: 99,200 lb (≈44,997 kg). Priced in AUD including GST; delivery Australia-wide from Port Macquarie is quoted per unit.
- Condition
- Used – inspected
- Availability
- In stock
- Size
- 40ft
- Australia-wide delivery$745 per unit in the standard service area, shown at checkout
- Processing 1–3 business daysDelivery typically 4–7 business days after processing
- 6 months limited warrantyAustralian Consumer Law rights unaffected
- Bank transfer or cardCard is paid through a secure link on your tax invoice; unit prepared after payment is confirmed
Key specifications
Technical summary
- External (L × W × H)12,192 × 2,438 × 2,591 mm
- Tare weight10,800 lb (≈4,899 kg)
- Payload99,200 lb (≈44,997 kg)
ISO reference dimensions; values marked approx. vary slightly by production batch. Ask us to confirm any critical measurement before ordering.
Drawn to scale from the listed external dimensions.
Product overview
For Oversised Loads. Built for Heavy Lifting.
The 40FT Used Flat Rack Shipping Container is engineered for the demands of non-standard cargo. With an open-top, open-side profile and a rugged steel frame, this unit enables seamless top and side loading for materials that exceed conventional container dimensions — from industrial machinery to modular infrastructure.
Whether transporting across rail, ocean freight, or on-site relocation, this cargo-worthy flat rack offers maximum flexibility, durability, and compliance for heavy-lift logistics.
Why it works on site
- Open-frame configuration supports tall, wide, and irregular cargo
- Top and side loadable via crane or forklift for reduced handling time
- End walls may be fixed or collapsible, providing flexibility for stacking or stowage
- Marine plywood floor rated for heavy equipment, fabrication platforms, or palletised steel
- Reinforced steel frame minimises fatigue and resists deformation under high-load operations
- Forklift pockets ensure safe movement when empty or unladen
All units are visually inspected and certified cargo-worthy prior to sale.
Typical applications
Construction & infrastructure
Transport oversised machinery such as cranes, pile drivers, and excavators directly to job sites.
Steel & fabricated materials
Ideal for long-length steel beams, pipe bundles, cable reels, or industrial tubing.
Prefabricated building modules
Efficiently supports framed wall sections, roof trusses, or modular shelters in transport.
Aviation & marine freight
Carries aircraft components, engine housings, or propeller assemblies safely and visibly.
Power equipment & generators
Used for relocating large-scale compressors, tanks, or mobile power units under load compliance.
Condition
Each 40FT Flat Rack is cargo worthy certified and structurally inspected. Units may show signs of:
- Surface rust or paint fade
- Cosmetic dents or wear
- Varied end-wall configurations (fixed or collapsible)
None of these affect the container’s load-bearing or safety performance. Certification documents are available upon request, including inspection summaries and visual references.
Supply and compliance notes
- Certifications, inclusions, condition and measured dimensions are confirmed on the quotation and at pre-dispatch inspection.
- Confirm council, planning and building approval requirements for the intended site and use before ordering.
- Electrical, plumbing and drainage connections must be completed by appropriately licensed trades.
Customisation
Personnel doors, windows, electrical fit-outs, lighting, insulation, air conditioning, shelving, lockboxes, flooring, internal lining, partitions and plumbing can be specified through a quote. Tell us how the unit will be used and we will confirm what suits it.
Custom solutionsDelivery
Delivery is coordinated Australia-wide from the Port Macquarie. Processing takes 1–3 business days; delivery is typically 4–7 business days after processing. The standard charge is $745 per unit (incl. GST) within our standard service area and is shown at checkout once you enter your postcode. Remote, restricted-access, multi-unit and oversize deliveries are confirmed by quotation.
Tilt tray: A straight run behind the placement point (typically about 2.5× the container length plus the truck), firm level ground and clear overhead height. The most common option for 6ft–20ft units: the tray tilts and the container slides off onto the ground.
Side loader: Clear space along one side of the truck for the stabiliser legs and the two lifting cranes, and room to park parallel to the drop. Lifts the container off the chassis and sets it down beside the vehicle; the usual choice for 20ft and 40ft units.
Hiab / crane truck: Firm ground for the outriggers and a placement point within the crane's reach. Suits sites where the unit has to go over a fence or into a corner a tilt tray cannot reach; reach depends on the crane model and the unit weight.
Illustrative only. Figures are typical; we confirm the vehicle and access with you before dispatch.
Site access
Before delivery, check for a firm, level placement area, clear truck access and turning room, gate width, overhead power lines and trees, and soft ground after rain. A tilt tray typically needs a straight run behind the placement point; side loaders need clear space along one side. Our team confirms the right vehicle with you before dispatch.
Warranty
Pre-owned units carry a 6 months limited voluntary warranty from delivery covering structural integrity and weather tightness, excluding disclosed cosmetic wear. Your rights under the Australian Consumer Law are not limited by this warranty. Warranty policy · Returns
Questions
Frequently asked about this unit
Is this container wind and watertight?
Used containers are inspected and sold as wind and watertight unless the listing says otherwise; specialised units such as platforms, flat racks and open tops are inspected for structural soundness rather than weather tightness. Ask us for current photos of the actual unit.
Do you deliver interstate?
Yes. Delivery is coordinated Australia-wide from Port Macquarie. Regional, remote and oversize deliveries are confirmed by quotation before you pay.
Is GST included?
Every price on the site is in Australian dollars and includes 10% GST. Your tax invoice itemises the GST component.
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