Flat Racks Milton Keynes
Durable flat racks, expertly crafted. Milton Keynes delivery. Acorn Containers.
Durable flat racks, expertly crafted. Milton Keynes delivery. Acorn Containers.
Businesses in Milton Keynes often face the challenge of moving goods that exceed the dimensions of standard shipping containers. Flat rack containers provide the ideal solution for these oversized and heavy industrial loads. Designed with open sides and either fixed or collapsible end walls, flat racks significantly simplify the loading and securing of large machinery, pipes, vehicles, and construction materials. Whether transporting plant equipment locally within Milton Keynes or exporting bulky items further afield, our flat rack solutions offer the necessary strength, flexibility, and compliance for your specific needs.
Our 20ft flat racks represent a compact yet robust solution specifically for businesses in Milton Keynes transporting bulky cargo. Their end walls fold flat, allowing for efficient stacking and space-saving when not in active use. These units hold ISO certification, making them suitable for rail, road, and sea transport throughout the UK and internationally. They provide a reliable option for moving challenging loads securely.
| 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” |
When your load requires greater space and support, our 40ft flat rack containers provide the necessary capacity. Businesses across Milton Keynes favour these units for transporting oversized or heavy-duty items that do not fit within standard enclosed containers. Their collapsible ends enhance efficiency for storage and return logistics, a key consideration for many operations.
| 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 | |
Flat racks are ideal for transporting oversized or heavy items that cannot fit into standard containers. This includes machinery, vehicles, large pipes, construction materials, timber, and other industrial equipment.
Yes, we provide nationwide delivery for all our container types, including flat racks, using specialist vehicles like HIAB crane-assisted lorries to ensure safe placement at your site in Milton Keynes.
Absolutely. We offer flexible options for both hiring and purchasing flat rack containers to meet the specific duration and scale of your project needs in Milton Keynes.
Yes, our flat rack containers are ISO certified and CSC plated, making them fully compliant for international sea, rail, and road transport, as well as for use within the UK.
A standard flat rack has fixed or collapsible end walls, while a platform container is essentially a flatbed with no end walls at all, designed for extremely large or awkwardly shaped items.