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First-trip version, this 20 ft Half Height Open Top container is a half-height platform for transporting pipes and rubble, in flawless condition certified new. Tarpaulin roof and 21,790 kg payload for the most demanding job sites.
- Dimensions (LxWxH)
- 6.1 m × 2.4 m × 1.3 m
- Floor area
- 13,87 m²
- Volume
- 14,6 m³
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Technical specifications
| External dimensions | 6,058 m × 2,438 m × 1,295 m |
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| Internal dimensions | 5,898 m × 2,352 m × 1,056 m |
| Tare weight | 1 940 kg |
| Payload | 28 540 kg |
| Volume | 14,6 m³ |
| Floor area | 13,87 m² |
| Materials | Corten steel |
| Floor type | Steel / Wood |
| Certifications | CSC |
| Type | Conteneur Half Height |
| Reference (SKU) | conteneur-20-pieds-half-height-ot-premier-voyage |
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Definition
What is a half-height container?
La famille demi-hauteur répond aux charges denses ou aux opérations qui demandent une hauteur réduite. Elle facilite le chargement de pièces lourdes, matériaux ou équipements techniques.
Le format bas réduit la hauteur de travail et peut améliorer l’accès au contenu. Il se choisit quand le poids ou la manutention compte plus que le volume vertical.
Le projet doit préciser la charge, les moyens de levage et les conditions de site. Ces éléments déterminent la faisabilité et le devis.
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Charges denses
Charges denses
Le demi-hauteur convient aux charges lourdes qui n’exigent pas une grande hauteur intérieure.
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Accès facilité
Accès facilité
La hauteur réduite améliore certaines opérations de chargement et de contrôle.
In detail
What is a new 20ft Half-Height Open Top shipping container?
A Half-Height container is a shipping container with a reduced exterior height: 1.295 m, versus about 2.59 m on a standard format. The Open Top variant has a soft cover; a reinforced polyester tarpaulin tensioned by straps over removable metal bows. The "first-trip" designation means it is a new unit, straight from the factory after a single positioning journey.
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This format combines the load density of the half-height with full top opening: simply undo the straps and roll back the tarpaulin to free full access to the floor, without removing the cover. The new structure is built on a Corten steel box, a self-weathering steel that naturally resists marine corrosion, fully welded, and a reinforced steel floor.
In the 20ft format, the unit offers about 14.5 m³ of usable volume for 21,790 kg of payload. It is the benchmark for transporting dense, concentrated loads, heavy bulk, ore, rubble, metals, soil, that a crane or excavator can load directly from the top.
Check the loaded dimensions
Record the dimensions and mass of the largest item, including its support and packaging. Specify the handling equipment and access needed to load, unload and work on the contents.
View the technical specificationsModel dimensions
Usable space and access
- Interior (L × W × H)
- 5,898 m × 2,352 m × 1,056 m
Use the internal dimensions to plan the load or equipment layout. Allow the clearances needed for movement, handling and maintenance for your intended use.
Mass and load distribution
Check total mass, point loads, load distribution and handling equipment compatibility. Available volume does not determine permissible load: reference masses are listed in the technical specifications.
Reference dimensions from the product sheet, to be confirmed for the proposed container.
Exterior envelope
Exterior dimensions and installation
- Exterior (L × W × H)
- 6,058 m × 2,438 m × 1,295 m
These dimensions describe the container envelope. Door movements, connections and servicing may require additional space around the unit.
The unloading area depends on the vehicle and lifting method. It must be assessed separately from the container’s final position.
Reference dimensions from the product sheet, to be confirmed for the proposed container.
Read the dimensions guideLe choix de l’état
Premier voyage ou occasion ?
L’aspect attendu, l’usage et le budget orientent le choix. Demandez les photos et les caractéristiques du conteneur proposé avant de vous décider.
Premier voyage : quel état ?
Un conteneur premier voyage est une unité récemment fabriquée qui a effectué un trajet maritime de positionnement. Son aspect est généralement proche du neuf, mais de petites marques de transport ou de manutention restent possibles.
C’est une option à privilégier pour une installation visible, un aménagement soigné ou un projet où l’état initial compte particulièrement. Demandez les photos et les caractéristiques du conteneur proposé.
Occasion : pour quels usages ?
Un conteneur d’occasion a déjà servi au transport maritime. Les bosses, les reprises de peinture, la corrosion et les réparations varient d’une unité à l’autre : l’appellation seule ne décrit pas son état réel.
Pour le stockage, le chantier ou un usage technique, une occasion contrôlée peut répondre au besoin avec un budget initial plus contenu. Distinguez les traces d’usage acceptables des défauts qui affectent la structure, la fermeture des portes ou l’étanchéité.
Que vérifier avant l’achat ?
- Structure : déformations importantes, trous, corrosion perforante, état du châssis et des coins ISO.
- Portes et joints : ouverture, fermeture, fonctionnement des barres de verrouillage et continuité des joints.
- Plancher et étanchéité : zones molles, réparations inadaptées et entrées de lumière anormales, hors ventilation prévue.
Pour un transport maritime international, faites aussi confirmer la validité CSC et l’aptitude de l’unité au transport prévu. La plaque ne remplace pas l’examen du conteneur.
Budget : que faut-il comparer ?
À format comparable, l’occasion est généralement moins chère à l’achat. Vérifiez aussi ce que le devis inclut : le conteneur, le transport et le déchargement sur votre site.
À format identique, les dimensions nominales restent les mêmes ; la tare et la charge utile se vérifient sur les plaques. Pour un frigorifique, un Open Side ou un conteneur équipé, contrôlez aussi les équipements décisifs pour votre usage : groupe froid, portes ou installations.
In detail
Why choose a half-height container?
A standard shipping container is about 2.59 m tall. For many dense goods, rubble, ore, scrap metal, this height serves no purpose: the load is heavy but not bulky, and the container reaches its weight limit well before it's full.
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The half-height brings the exterior height down to 1.295 m. The container keeps a high payload but becomes much lower. Two advantages follow: the crane or excavator can load from the top without lifting its bucket very high, and the container stays within the standard road gauge; no specific low-loader transport is needed.
Applications
Uses of a new 20ft Half-Height Open Top shipping container
The tarpaulin cover rolls back in a few moves: the crane, overhead crane, or excavator can access the cargo directly. Four industrial uses take advantage of this:
The applications below show in which contexts this format is most relevant. Each use case connects the on-site need to the container's concrete benefit.
Highlights
Why buy a new 20ft Half-Height Open Top shipping container
The new Half-Height Open Top combines a reduced height, built for dense loads, with top loading under a tarpaulin. The strengths below explain what this combination brings to heavy bulk handling, from loading to road delivery.
The strengths below explain what each technical choice brings to the project. They help compare the product with a less specialized alternative or a different condition.
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Reinforced polyester tarpaulin cover
Reinforced polyester tarpaulin cover
The tarpaulin is removable via straps and the metal bows can be taken down. Floor access opens up fully for bulk loading.
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Top loading without dismantling
Top loading without dismantling
A crane, overhead crane, or excavator can lower the load directly from above. This is a decisive productivity gain on extraction sites.
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1.295 m exterior height
1.295 m exterior height
The box stays within the standard road gauge. No specific low-loader transport is needed, unlike a full-height container.
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21,790 kg payload
21,790 kg payload
Despite its reduced height, the box handles a high, dense load. It reaches its weight limit exactly as it fills up, with no wasted volume.
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Corten box and reinforced steel floor
Corten box and reinforced steel floor
The self-weathering steel structure and reinforced floor withstand the stress of heavy bulk and falling material.
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ISO 6346 and CSC compliance
ISO 6346 and CSC compliance
The unit moves through multimodal transport, maritime, rail, road, without any modification. This reference confirms the container's fitness for regulated transport, handling, or storage.
Applications
What is the price of a new 20ft Half-Height Open Top shipping container
The Half-Height Open Top is a niche market: small-batch production, demand concentrated among construction, mining, and steel operations that favor direct crane or excavator loading.
Four factors drive the quote observed:
The factors below explain why the price can vary from one quote to another. They help you read a quote by distinguishing the product price, availability, and delivery costs.
Compare for a specific reason
Which requirement drives your choice?
Loading from above
Assess the roof opening, lifting method and protection of contents with an Open Top.
Open Top ContainersA removable rigid roof
Compare Hard Top and Open Top against opening frequency and the equipment needed to remove the roof.
Hard Top ContainersCargo outside an enclosed envelope
For bulky cargo, assess supports, load distribution and securing with a Flat Rack configuration.
Flat Rack ContainersDelivery
Delivery & logistics
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