This 20ft used hardtop open top container uses removable steel roof panels instead of a tarpaulin — a heavier duty configuration suited to demolition waste, bulk aggregate, structural steel, and heavy construction materials that would damage or puncture a standard tarpaulin roof. Crane operators lift the steel panels out and lower cargo directly into the container from above. Furthermore, the heavy duty corner castings on all eight corners handle repeated crane lifts under loaded conditions. In addition, internal lashing rings on both side walls secure loads during road and sea transport.
20ft Used Hardtop Open Top Container Specifications
External Dimensions
| Dimension | Millimetres | Feet / Inches |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 6,058 mm | 20′ 0″ |
| Width | 2,438 mm | 8′ 0″ |
| Height | 2,591 mm | 8′ 6″ |
Internal Dimensions
| Dimension | Millimetres | Feet / Inches |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,898 mm | 19′ 4″ |
| Width | 2,352 mm | 7′ 8″ |
Construction & Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Shell | Cor-Ten steel — wind and watertight |
| Roof | Removable steel panels — hardtop configuration |
| Corner Castings | Heavy duty — all eight corners, crane lift rated |
| Doors | Double swing doors — end wall, locking bars fitted |
| Lashing Rings | Internal — fitted both side walls |
| Floor | Hardwood timber — used condition |
| Condition | Wind & Watertight (Used) |
| Colour | Grey / beige — ex-shipping line, may vary |
Hardtop vs Tarpaulin Open Top — When to Choose Steel Panels
A 20ft used hardtop open top container suits operators who load abrasive, sharp, or heavy materials that a tarpaulin roof simply can’t handle. Demolition contractors loading broken concrete, steel reinforcement, and rubble need a roof that resists puncture and impact — the steel panel hardtop handles that where a tarpaulin would fail within a single load cycle. As a result, this unit suits demolition, civil construction, quarrying, bulk waste, and heavy haulage applications where the tarpaulin open top would require constant tarp replacement.
The removable steel panels lift out individually — you remove only the sections needed for the loading zone rather than clearing the full roof in one operation. Furthermore, when panels are in place, the container roof is structurally equivalent to a standard dry container — fully weatherproof and suitable for stacking. In addition, the heavy duty corner castings handle repeated crane lifts under load without deformation, making this unit practical for high-cycle crane-served yard operations.
Key Features
- Removable steel roof panels — puncture and impact resistant, no tarpaulin
- Heavy duty corner castings — all eight corners, rated for loaded crane lifts
- Wind & watertight — structurally sound with panels in place
- Full crane top-loading access — panels remove individually
- Internal lashing rings — secure load restraint in transit
- Hardwood timber floor — handles forklift and pallet loads
- Suits demolition, quarrying, bulk waste, and civil construction
- Tarpaulin open top variant also available — for lighter cargo requirements
Browse Open Top Containers
Additionally, the standard tarpaulin open top variant is available for machinery, structural steel, and out-of-gauge freight that doesn’t require a steel panel roof. Browse our full range of open top containers to compare configurations in stock.
This container meets ISO 668 Series 1 freight container standards. Therefore, it suits both domestic storage and active international freight movements.
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