Flat Rack Containers For Sale
Used and one-trip flat rack containers from $1,895 — open-deck ISO racks for machinery, pipe, boats and oversized cargo, delivered nationwide.
Flat rack containers are ISO units with a heavy reinforced deck and no side walls or roof, so a crane or forklift can load from any direction. They carry the cargo a box container can't — excavators, pipe bundles, boats, prefab sections — and their decks are rated for tens of thousands of pounds. Outback stocks 20ft and 40ft racks in used and one-trip condition, with collapsible end walls on most units.
Flat rack container prices
Starting prices from current stock. Racks move quickly and availability varies by depot — call with your ZIP code for a delivered price.
| Unit | Deck & payload | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20ft flat rack (used) | 20' x 8' deck — approx. 47,900 lb payload | from $1,895 | Machinery, pipe, lumber, yard decking |
| 20ft flat rack (one-trip) | 20' x 8' deck, collapsible end walls | from $3,655 | Repeat shipping, clean deck for resale loads |
| 40ft flat rack (used) | 40' x 8' deck — approx. 88,000 lb payload | from $4,995 | Long equipment, boats, prefab sections |
| 40ft flat rack (new / near-new) | 40' x 8' deck, heavy-duty lashing rings | from $8,156 | Oversized project cargo and repeat heavy hauls |
Flat rack specifications
Open sides and top
No side walls and no roof, so cargo can be loaded by crane, forklift or side-loader from any direction — the reason flat racks carry loads no box container can take.
Collapsible end walls
Most racks have fold-down end walls. Collapsed, four empty racks stack into the footprint of a single container for cheap repositioning and storage.
Heavy payload ratings
A 20ft rack typically carries up to about 47,900 lb and a 40ft up to about 88,000 lb — several times the payload of a standard dry container.
ISO corner castings
Standard ISO corner fittings mean flat racks lock into chassis, ship cells and stack frames like any other container.
What flat racks are used for
- Heavy machinery and plant equipment
- Pipe, steel, timber and bulk building materials
- Boats, vehicles and oversized project cargo
- Yard and jobsite load decking
- Prefabricated building sections
- Temporary staging platforms and bases
Flat rack container FAQs
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