40ft Open-Top

Buy new and used 40ft open top shipping containers across the UK. Ideal for oversized or top-loaded cargo. Nationwide delivery and expert advice from Acorn Containers.

40ft Open Top Container

40ft Open Top Shipping Containers for Sale

Ideal for oversized and top-loaded cargo – delivered anywhere in the UK.

Acorn Containers has you covered if you're looking for high-quality 40ft open top containers to handle oversized or top-loaded cargo. Our nationwide stock of new and pre-owned containers meets the demands of heavy industry, construction, shipping and storage operations across the UK.

Open top containers are specifically designed with a removable tarpaulin roof, enabling crane or overhead loading of awkward and bulky cargo that won’t fit through standard doors. These containers are built to perform under pressure, whether for machinery, boilers, long-length materials, or industrial equipment.

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Benefits of Our 40ft Open Top Containers

  • Removable Roof System: Tarpaulin cover and roof bows allow quick overhead loading.
  • Heavy-Duty Design: Built to withstand high payloads and frequent handling.
  • Wind & Waterproof: Fully sealed to keep cargo dry and secure.
  • Certified for Global Shipping: CSC plated and ISO compliant.
  • Fast Nationwide Delivery: Stock held at depots across the UK for quick turnaround.

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40ft Open Top Container Specifications

Description Imperial Metric
Maximum Payload 58,643 lb 26,600 kg
External Dimensions (L×W×H) 40' x 8' x 8'6" 12.192 x 2.438 x 2.591 m
Internal Length 39' 5 3/4" 12.032 m
Internal Width 7' 8 5/8" 2.352 m
Internal Height 7' 8 1/2" 2.348 m
Roof Opening Length 38' 8 7/8" 11.810 m
Roof Opening Width 7' 3 7/8" 2.232 m
Gross Weight 67,197 lb 30,480 kg
Tare Weight 8,422 lb 3,820 kg

Specifications may vary slightly depending on container condition and manufacturer. Contact us for exact measurements or to confirm current stock availability.

What Can You Use a 40ft Open Top Container For?

40ft open-top containers are the first choice for transporting and storing:

  • Over-height machinery
  • Industrial boilers and power units
  • Agricultural and mining equipment
  • Pipes, steel beams, and long-form cargo
  • Bulk materials that need crane access

They’re widely used across construction, energy, logistics, engineering and manufacturing sectors.

Request a Quote on a 40ft Open Top Container.

If you’re moving or storing tall or awkward items, a 40ft open-top container from Acorn is the solution. With nationwide availability and expert customer service, we’re trusted by UK businesses to deliver quality containers at unbeatable prices.

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