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UK Flat Rack Containers

Acorn Containers provides high-quality flat rack containers across the UK. Designed to handle oversized, irregular, or heavy-duty cargo, our 20ft and 40ft flat racks are available for hire, purchase, or customisation. We offer prompt delivery and expert support to businesses nationwide.

Flat Racks – Ideal for Oversized and Industrial Loads

Flat rack containers are purpose-built for transporting goods that simply won’t fit inside standard containers. With open sides and either fixed or collapsible end walls, flat racks make loading and securing oversized machinery, pipes, vehicles, and construction materials safer and more efficient. Whether moving plant equipment across the UK or exporting bulky items overseas, our flat rack solutions offer the strength, flexibility, and compliance you need.

A shipping container holds a large machine and wooden crates, secured with straps at a port setting.
A yellow loader is secured on a container flatbed, surrounded by cargo containers and tires in the background.
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A large container covered with a blue tarp and secured with red straps, positioned at a transport facility.
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Yellow containers are secured on a flatbed, surrounded by cargo and industrial scenery.
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20ft Flat Rack Containers – Reliable and Space-Saving

Our 20ft flat racks are a compact and robust solution for transporting bulky cargo. End walls fold flat to allow efficient stacking and space-saving when not in use. These units are ISO certified and suitable for rail, road, and sea transport across the UK and beyond.

Key Features

  • ISO certified and CSC plated for international and domestic transport
  • Collapsible end walls for easy stacking and return transport
  • Available in standard flat rack or platform (flatbed) format
  • Hire, purchase, or request custom modifications
  • Delivered nationwide across the UK

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 – Maximum Capacity and Strength

When your load demands more space and support, our 40ft flat rack containers deliver. These units are favoured across UK industries for transporting oversized or heavy-duty items that don’t fit in enclosed containers. Collapsible ends make storage and return logistics more efficient.

Key Features

  • Largest flat rack format available with high weight capacity
  • Fully ISO compliant and CSC plated for global and UK transport
  • End walls fold flat for stacking
  • Optional modifications to suit project requirements
  • UK-wide delivery via HIAB-assisted vehicles

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

Get a Flat Rack Quote Anywhere in the UK

Whether you're based in a rural site or an urban industrial estate, Acorn Containers offers rapid UK-wide delivery of flat rack containers with expert advice and installation support. Call 0330 027 1420 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for a competitive quote.

Frequently Asked Questions – UK Flat Rack Containers

Where do you deliver flat rack containers in the UK?

We deliver flat rack containers nationwide, including remote areas, industrial estates, construction sites, ports, and logistics hubs.

Can I hire a flat rack for a short-term project?

Yes. We offer flexible rental periods for both 20ft and 40ft flat rack containers, suitable for temporary transport or storage needs.

Do you offer HIAB delivery and container placement?

Yes. Our fleet includes HIAB-equipped vehicles for offloading and positioning containers safely and accurately across the UK.

Can flat racks be modified for custom projects?

Absolutely. We offer modification services including additional lashing points, repainting, branding, and load-bearing enhancements.

Are your flat racks suitable for international shipping?

Yes. All our flat rack containers are ISO compliant and CSC plated, making them entirely suitable for global freight transport.

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