20ft Shipping Container Stand — Used — From $855 Each
A 20ft shipping container stand is a heavy-duty steel container stand purpose-built for 20ft ISO shipping containers. This used, repainted container stand elevates containers off the ground — preventing moisture damage, improving ventilation underneath, and enabling forklift access for loading and unloading.
Furthermore, each stand carries a Safe Working Load of 40,000 lbs (18 tons) — well within the gross weight capacity of a fully loaded 20ft container. As a result, it provides a stable, rated support platform for storage, site office, and stacking applications.
Additionally, stands are priced individually at $855 each. A full set of four covers all the corner positions of a single 20ft container.
Container Stand Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Compatible Container Size | 20ft ISO shipping container |
| Safe Working Load (SWL) | 40,000 lbs / 18 tons per stand |
| Material | Structural steel — painted finish |
| Condition | Used — cleaned and repainted before sale |
| Corner Casting Compatibility | ISO standard corner castings |
| Price | $855 per stand |
| Stands Per Container | 4 — one per corner |
| ISO Standard | ISO 668 Series 1 compatible |
Safe Working Load — What It Means
| Measurement | Rating Per Stand | Total Rating (4 Stands) |
|---|---|---|
| Safe Working Load | 40,000 lbs / 18 tons | 160,000 lbs / 72 tons |
A fully loaded 20ft container has a maximum gross weight of 30,480 kg (67,200 lbs). Therefore, four stands at 40,000 lbs SWL each provide a combined rated capacity that exceeds the maximum gross weight of a 20ft container with significant safety margin.
Key Features
- 40,000 lbs / 18 ton SWL per stand — rated for fully loaded 20ft containers
- Structural steel construction — robust and long-lasting in outdoor environments
- Used condition — cleaned and repainted before sale
- Elevates container off ground — prevents moisture ingress from ground contact
- Creates clearance underneath — enables forklift and pallet jack access
- Improves underfloor ventilation — reduces condensation inside the container
- Compatible with ISO standard corner castings — fits all standard 20ft containers
- Priced per stand — order 4 for a full container set
Why Elevate Your Container on Stands?
Moisture and Ground Damage Prevention
Direct ground contact accelerates corrosion on the container floor cross-members and base rails. Furthermore, standing water pools under containers placed on flat ground — particularly on construction sites and agricultural properties. As a result, elevating on stands significantly extends the service life of the container base.
Forklift and Pallet Jack Access
Many storage applications require forklift entry to load and unload pallets efficiently. Container stands create the necessary clearance underneath for pallet jack tynes. Therefore, they are essential for any container used as a live-access warehouse or parts store.
Underfloor Ventilation
Elevation increases airflow beneath the container floor. Moreover, improved ventilation reduces the thermal differential that causes internal condensation — protecting moisture-sensitive stored goods.
Levelling on Uneven Ground
Construction sites, farms, and remote locations rarely provide a perfectly flat surface. Additionally, container stands allow for minor height adjustment at each corner — achieving a level container on uneven terrain without concrete footings.
How Many Stands Do I Need?
Order 4 stands per 20ft container — one per corner. Furthermore, if stacking containers, consult our team regarding rated stacking frames for multi-level configurations.
Applications
- On-site storage containers — construction, mining, and agricultural sites
- Site offices and accommodation containers requiring level installation
- Container warehouses and parts stores requiring forklift access
- Long-term stationary container storage — protects base from ground moisture
- Container stacking and multi-level installations
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