This 20ft x 8ft used open top container removes the fixed steel roof and replaces it with removable bows and a weatherproof tarpaulin. Crane operators drop cargo straight in from above — no tilting, no rigging around door frames. The swing-out door header at the front wall opens the full end width for tall items that won’t clear a standard door frame. Internal lashing rings lock the load down during road and sea transport.
20ft x 8ft Used Open Top Container WWT Specifications
External Dimensions
| Dimension | Metres | Feet / Inches |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 6.06 m | 20′ 0″ |
| Width | 2.44 m | 8′ 0″ |
| Height | 2.59 m | 8′ 6″ |
Internal Dimensions
| Dimension | Metres | Feet / Inches |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5.90 m | 19′ 4″ |
| Width | 2.35 m | 7′ 8″ |
Door Opening
| Dimension | Metres |
|---|---|
| Door Width | 2.34 m |
| Door Height | 2.28 m |
Construction & Features
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Tare Weight | 2,300 kg |
| Floor | 28mm marine plywood |
| Roof | Removable bows with weatherproof tarpaulin |
| Door Header | Swing-out / removable |
| Lashing Rings | Internal — fitted as standard |
| Condition | Wind & Watertight (Used) |
Who Uses a 20ft x 8ft Used Open Top Container
A 20ft used open top shipping container solves loading problems that stop a standard dry container cold. Plant operators, steel fabricators, and mining companies all run into the same issue — cargo that’s too tall, too awkward, or too heavy to maneuver through a standard 2.28m door frame. The open top format removes that constraint entirely. The removable door header gives you a full-width front opening when the crane approach isn’t practical. This unit handles structural steel, excavator buckets, bulk aggregate, and oversized machinery without modification.
The bows and tarpaulin travel with the container on every movement. They add structural rigidity to the open frame and keep weather out during transit and storage. If your cargo pushes above the container height entirely, a flat rack — with no roof and no walls — is the right call instead. Contact us to discuss the right configuration for your freight.
Key Features
- Wind & watertight — structurally sound, weatherproof
- Removable roof bows — full crane top-loading access
- Weatherproof tarpaulin — rope-secured, supplied with unit
- Swing-out door header — full end-wall access for tall cargo
- Internal lashing rings — secure load restraint in transit
- 28mm marine ply floor — rated for forklift and pallet jack loads
- 40ft open top available — for higher volume requirements
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This container meets ISO 668 Series 1 freight container standards. It suits both domestic storage and international freight movements.
