Removable tarpaulin roof + standard side doors. For cargo that loads from above — pipe sections, heavy machinery, raw materials. Crane access required. Call us — these ship from a different supply chain and need quote-on-request pricing.
Open-Top container dimensions and capacity. If you need a spec not listed here, ask us on the phone — we'll send a full data sheet.
| External dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 20'0" / 40'0" |
| Width | 8'0" |
| Height | 8'6" |
| Internal dimensions | |
| Length | 19'4" / 39'5" |
| Width | 7'8" |
| Height | 7'8" |
| Door opening | |
| Width | 7'8" (rear) + open top |
| Height | 7'5" |
| Weight + capacity | |
| Tare weight | 4,950 - 8,375 lbs (2,245 - 3,800 kg) |
| Max payload | Varies by size (Varies by size) |
| Cubic capacity | ~1,135 - 2,330 cu ft (slight reduction for tarp frame) (~32 - 66 m³) |
| Construction + standards | |
| Frame + walls | Corten steel · corrugated |
| Floor | 1 1/8" marine-grade plywood |
| Roof | Single-piece corrugated steel · 50psf load |
| Standard | ISO 668 · ISO 1496-1 |
| ISO type code | 22U1 / 42U1 |
Most common use cases buyers tell us about. If your situation isn't here, call us and we'll tell you whether this is the right container for the job.
Top-load with a crane. Used for transformers, large gensets, and equipment that can't fit through a standard cargo door.
Scrap, aggregate, pipe sections, lumber stacks. Top-loading is faster than fighting a standard door for awkward loads.
Drop materials in by crane, cover with the tarp. Good for jobsites with crane access but no flat material yard.
Cubic feet is abstract. Here's what those cubic feet hold in real-world items.
Items that won't fit through standard 7'5" doors — load from above
Rebar bundles, lumber stacks, drywall sheets
Load it in from the top; no door-clearance issues
Scrap metal, mulch, gravel (with bottom liner)
Faster loading when forklift access is awkward
Lengths over 7' that won't turn corners through doors
With the tarpaulin secured, yes — designed for sea voyages. With the tarp off, no. Tarp is removable for loading.
No — that's the whole point. A removable tarp covers the opening, supported by detachable steel bows.
Yes — many builders weld in a steel sheet roof for conversions. Costs $1,500-$3,000 depending on size + work needed.
Yes — they're specialty supply. Available but expect higher prices and longer lead times than standard.
Specialty containers are quote-only — sourcing varies. Call us and we'll walk you through what we have available, lock in pricing, and confirm delivery for your site.
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