Flat Rack Containers in Huddersfield
The Ideal Solution for Oversized Cargo in Huddersfield
Businesses in Huddersfield and the surrounding West Yorkshire area often face the challenge of transporting large, heavy, or unusually shaped items that standard shipping containers cannot accommodate. Flat rack containers provide the perfect solution. With open sides and robust end walls, they make the loading, securing, and transport of oversized machinery, industrial equipment, vehicles, and construction materials significantly simpler and safer. Whether you need to move plant equipment within the UK or export bulky goods internationally from Huddersfield, Acorn Containers offers reliable, compliant, and adaptable flat rack options.
Why Choose Flat Racks for Your Huddersfield Business?
Flat rack containers offer distinct advantages for specific cargo types and logistics needs in the Huddersfield region:
- Handling Oversized Loads: Designed specifically for items exceeding the dimensions of standard containers.
- Simplified Loading: Open sides allow for easy loading from the top or sides using cranes or forklifts.
- Secure Transport: Multiple lashing points across the frame ensure cargo remains firmly secured during transit.
- Versatility: Suitable for a wide range of items, from heavy machinery and vehicles to pipes and structural steel.
- Efficient Storage: Collapsible end walls on many models allow for space-saving stacking when empty.
- Regulatory Compliance: All our flat racks are ISO certified and CSC plated for safe and legal transport on road, rail, or sea, meeting UK and international standards.
20ft Flat Rack Containers Available for Huddersfield
Our 20ft flat rack containers offer a compact yet robust solution for many oversized cargo requirements for businesses in Huddersfield. Their dimensions make them versatile for various transport modes, and the collapsible end walls enable efficient stacking, reducing costs for return transport or storage when not in use. These units meet all necessary ISO certifications and CSC plating requirements for assured compliance on UK roads and international routes from Huddersfield.
Key Features of 20ft Flat Racks in Huddersfield
- ISO certified and CSC plated for UK and international transport
- Collapsible end walls facilitate easy stacking
- Available in standard flat rack or platform (flatbed) configurations
- Suitable for hire or purchase in the Huddersfield area
- Delivered nationwide across the UK, including Huddersfield
20ft Flat Rack Specifications
| Feature | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| External Dimensions | 6m x 2.43m x 2.6m | 20’ x 8’ x 8’6” |
| Internal Dimensions | 5.8m x 2.4m x 2.3m | 19’6.4” x 7’9.5” x 7’5.5” |
| Tare Weight | 2,740 kg | 6,040 lbs |
| Max Gross Weight | 34,000 kg | 74,950 lbs |
| Max Payload | 31,260 kg | 68,860 lbs |
| Structure | Spring folding ends, timber floor, forklift pockets | |
| Fork Pocket Distance | 2,050 mm | 6’8.5” |
40ft Flat Rack Containers for Larger Huddersfield Loads
When your cargo requires maximum length and carrying capacity, our 40ft flat rack containers are the preferred choice for businesses around Huddersfield. These units are widely used across various UK industries for transporting the largest and heaviest items that standard enclosed containers cannot accommodate. The collapsible ends on 40ft flat racks also provide significant efficiency benefits for storage and logistics.
Key Features of 40ft Flat Racks in Huddersfield
- Largest flat rack size with high weight capacity
- Fully ISO compliant and CSC plated for global and UK transport
- End walls fold flat enabling efficient stacking
- Available for purchase or hire in the Huddersfield area
- Delivered across the UK using appropriate transport, including HIAB
40ft Flat Rack Specifications
| Feature | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| External Dimensions | 12.19m x 2.43m x 2.6m | 40’ x 8’ x 8’6” |
| Internal Dimensions | 11.65m x 2.21m | 38’2.6” x 7’3.1” |
| Cubic Capacity | 52.9 m³ | 1,868 ft³ |
| Tare Weight | 4,950 kg | 10,910 lbs |
| Max Gross Weight | 45,000 kg | 99,210 lbs |
| Max Payload | 40,050 kg | 88,200 lbs |
| Structure | Spring folding ends, locking system, heavy-duty timber floor | |
Hire or Purchase Flat Racks in Huddersfield
Acorn Containers provides flexible options for acquiring flat rack containers in Huddersfield. You can choose to hire a flat rack for a specific project duration or purchase outright for ongoing needs. We offer both 20ft and 40ft sizes, available with either fixed or collapsible end walls to best suit your cargo type and operational requirements. Discuss your specific project needs with our team to determine the most suitable and cost-effective option for your Huddersfield business.
Safe and Reliable Delivery to Huddersfield
We ensure safe and efficient delivery of your flat rack container direct to your site in Huddersfield or anywhere across the UK. For many flat rack deliveries, particularly those involving placement in restrictive areas or lifting onto foundations, we utilise specialist HIAB-assisted vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with cranes, allowing for precise offloading and positioning of the container, ensuring a hassle-free delivery process for you.
Flat Rack Container FAQs
What types of cargo are best suited for flat rack containers in Huddersfield?
Flat racks are ideal for oversized, heavy, or irregularly shaped items that do not fit within standard containers. This includes machinery, vehicles, large pipes, steel beams, boats, and large industrial equipment.
Are flat rack containers waterproof?
No, flat rack containers have open sides and top. Cargo transported on a flat rack requires appropriate protection from the elements, typically using tarpaulins or other protective coverings secured to the container frame.
What is the difference between a flat rack and a platform container?
A standard flat rack container has end walls (either fixed or collapsible) and a floor. A platform container (often called a flatbed) only has a floor and no end walls, offering maximum flexibility for extremely long or wide cargo.
Can flat rack containers be lifted by forklift?
Yes, most flat rack containers, including our 20ft models, feature integrated forklift pockets in the base frame for handling when empty or with certain types of cargo.
How are items secured onto a flat rack container?
Flat rack containers feature numerous lashing points along the side rails and floor. Cargo is secured using chains, straps, wires, and sometimes chocks or cradles, ensuring it remains stable during transit.