What are the dimensions of a Flat Rack container?

Typically 12.19 × 2.44 × 2.59 m externally and 12.06 × 2.4 m internally. Exact figures for a specific unit are on its CSC plate and our quotation.

How much can a Flat Rack container hold?

a maximum payload of around 40,000 kg (tare weight about 5,000 kg).

What is a Flat Rack container used for?

For cargo that does not fit in a box. Common uses: heavy machinery, steel & pipes, vehicles, out-of-gauge project cargo.

Can I buy a Flat Rack container in Saudi Arabia?

Yes. ACE Trading supplies the Flat Rack Container new and used, delivered from Dammam across the Kingdom — Riyadh, Jeddah, the Eastern Province and beyond. Send the quantity and city for a same-day quote.

For cargo that does not fit in a box

Flat Rack Container

No sides, no roof, collapsible end walls and a reinforced deck rated for heavy point loads.

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Flat rack container carrying wrapped out-of-gauge industrial cargo

Photo: 世界巡礼船長, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Flat racks are a load-bearing deck with end walls — the answer for out-of-gauge cargo. Heavy machinery, steel structures, pipes, vehicles and transformers travel on flat racks because they can be loaded from the side or above and can overhang the deck within permitted limits.

Best for

Heavy machinerySteel & pipesVehiclesOut-of-gauge project cargo

Buying notes

Grade drives price. Ask for Wind & Watertight if the unit will stay on the ground, and Cargo Worthy only if it needs to ship again.
Delivery is quoted separately by distance and access. Tell us whether your site can take a side-loader or needs a crane.
For quantities above five units, ask about depot-collection pricing — it is usually the cheapest route.

See indicative figures in our container price list, browse live stock in the shop, or match a container to your project in our container solutions hub. We deliver the Flat Rack across the Kingdom — including Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam.

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