20ft Open Top
32 m³- External (L × W × H)
- 6.06 × 2.44 × 2.59 m
- Internal (L × W × H)
- 5.89 × 2.35 × 2.35 m
- Empty weight
- 2,300 kg
The size for dense, heavy loads that would be difficult to push through the end doors.
Open Top Containers in Saudi Arabia
A removable tarpaulin roof in place of a steel one. Cargo is lowered in from above by crane, so height and awkward shapes are no longer a problem.
- Crane loading
- 20ft · 40ft
- Sale & rental
Overview
What Is an Open Top Container?
An open top container has a removable tarpaulin roof in place of a steel one. Cargo is lowered in from above by crane, so height and awkward shapes are no longer a problem.
Use it for goods that are too tall for a standard container or too heavy to load through the doors.
Benefits
Why Choose an Open Top Container
Loading from above
Cranes place heavy items straight into the container.
Room for tall cargo
Loads can stand higher than the side walls.
Weather cover
The tarpaulin and roof bows keep rain and dust out.
Door access too
End doors open for forklift loading.
Available sizes
Open Top Container Sizes
40ft Open Top
66 m³- External (L × W × H)
- 12.19 × 2.44 × 2.59 m
- Internal (L × W × H)
- 12.03 × 2.35 × 2.35 m
- Empty weight
- 3,900 kg
Its length suits long items such as beams, pipe and assembled structures that cannot be turned to fit through a door.
Figures are standard ISO values and vary slightly by manufacturer.
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Open Top or Flat Rack?
An open top has side walls and a fabric roof. A flat rack has no sides or roof, so it takes wider loads.
Open Top Container
- Side walls and a removable tarpaulin roof
- Cargo lowered in from above by crane
- Best for tall or heavy cargo within the container width
Flat Rack Container
- A wall at each end, no sides or roof
- Loaded from the side or from above
- Best for cargo too wide for a closed container
Common uses
What People Use Open Tops For
Heavy, tall or awkward cargo that is easier to lift in by crane.
- Machinery and plant equipment
- Steel coils, pipes and beams
- Glass and stone slabs
- Scrap and bulk materials
- Tall project cargo
FAQ
Questions About Open Top Containers
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Is an open top container waterproof?
With the tarpaulin fitted and tied down it protects cargo from rain and dust.
Can I use it for storage on site?
Yes. It suits materials that are loaded and unloaded by crane.
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