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20ft Hard Top HC Shipping Container — First-Trip
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First-trip version, this 20 ft Hard Top High Cube container offers 36.5 m3 with a removable steel roof and increased height, certified new condition. Maximum quality solution combining reinforced security and superior loading capacity.
- Dimensions (LxWxH)
- 6.1 m × 2.4 m × 2.9 m
- Floor area
- 13,7 m²
- Volume
- 36,5 m³
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Technical specifications
| External dimensions | 6,058 m × 2,438 m × 2,896 m |
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| Internal dimensions | 5,890 m × 2,340 m × 2,650 m |
| Door clearance | 2,340 m × 2,585 m |
| Tare weight | 2 850 kg |
| Payload | 27 630 kg |
| Volume | 36,5 m³ |
| Floor area | 13,7 m² |
| Materials | Corten steel |
| Floor type | Marine plywood |
| Door opening | Movable lintel |
| Certifications | CSC |
| Type | Conteneur Hard Top |
| Reference (SKU) | conteneur-20-pieds-hard-top-hc-premier-voyage |
FAQ
What is the lifespan of a container?
With minimal maintenance, a Corten steel container has a lifespan of 20 to 30 years. First-trip units offer the best longevity.
Can a container be customized?
Yes: RAL paint, additional doors, windows, insulation and electrification. Contact us for a custom quote.
Do you offer rental?
Yes, we offer short-term and long-term rental solutions. Contact our team for terms and conditions.
What payment methods do you accept?
Bank transfer, credit card and other payment methods confirmed on the quote. PayPal and interest-free payment in 3 installments are not offered.
20ft Hard Top HC Shipping Container — First-Trip
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Definition
What is a Hard Top container?
La famille Hard Top répond aux besoins de chargement par le haut avec une protection supérieure rigide. Elle complète l’Open Top quand la fermeture du toit devient importante.
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Le toit rigide amovible permet de déposer une charge verticalement, puis de refermer le caisson. Cette logique convient aux machines, pièces hautes ou charges difficiles à insérer par les portes arrière.
Le choix dépend du gabarit, de la méthode de levage et du besoin de protection après chargement. La manutention doit être anticipée avant devis.
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Toit rigide
Toit rigide
Le toit protège mieux qu’une simple ouverture permanente. Il devient utile quand la marchandise doit rester couverte après chargement.
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Chargement vertical
Chargement vertical
Le levage par le haut facilite les charges hautes ou complexes. Le moyen de levage doit être prévu dans le projet.
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Gabarit à cadrer
Gabarit à cadrer
La hauteur et le poids de la charge conditionnent le format. Ces données doivent être validées avant cotation.
In detail
What is a new 20ft Hard Top HC shipping container?
A Hard Top container is a container with a removable rigid roof: its upper section is a steel sheet that is removed by crane to load cargo from above. The "HC" designation stands for High Cube: the container gains about 30 cm of height compared with the standard 8'6" format. The "first-trip" designation means it is a new unit, straight from the factory after a single positioning journey.
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The new structure combines a Corten steel box, a self-weathering steel that naturally resists marine corrosion, in the High Cube gauge, a roof sheet secured by cleats, the bars that lock it, and removable by crane, and a pivoting movable header on the rear doors. This top crossbar pivots to let a tall part through without removing the roof.
In the 20ft HC format, the unit offers 36.5 m³ of usable volume (5.89 m × 2.34 m × 2.65 m) for 27,630 kg of payload, 4.1 m³ more than a standard 8'6" 20ft Hard Top. The 2.65 m interior height allows loading of tall vertical parts, both by crane and through the rear doors with the header pivoted.
Dimensions in millimetres · perspective viewModel dimensions
Usable space and access
- Door opening (W × H)
- 2,340 m × 2,585 m
- Interior (L × W × H)
- 5,890 m × 2,340 m × 2,650 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 × 2,896 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.
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Dimensions in millimetres · perspective viewLe 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
Hard Top or Open Top: rigid sheet or tarpaulin?
Both families load from the top, by crane. The difference lies in the roof. The Open Top closes its opening with a polyester tarpaulin tensioned over metal bows. The Hard Top closes it with a rigid steel sheet locked by cleats.
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The rigid sheet changes two things. It holds up better over time: no tarpaulin to inspect or replace, and a lasting seal. It protects better: locked with cleats, it resists break-ins where a tarpaulin can simply be cut. In exchange, removing it requires a crane. The Hard Top is therefore the right choice when out-of-gauge cargo, OOG, for Out Of Gauge, meaning too tall to fit through the doors, travels for a long time or must stay protected.
Applications
Uses of a new 20ft Hard Top HC shipping container
The HC format combines two loading modes: sheet removal for crane access and a pivoting movable header on the rear doors. Four uses take advantage of this extra height:
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 Hard Top HC shipping container
The new 20ft Hard Top HC combines the removable rigid roof, the movable header, and the extra height of the High Cube. The strengths below explain what this combination brings to tall vertical parts and why the hard roof protects better than a tarpaulin.
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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Extra HC height
Extra HC height
2.65 m of interior height, 30 cm more than the standard 8'6" Hard Top. This margin accommodates tall vertical parts that the standard format cannot fit.
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Removable rigid steel roof
Removable rigid steel roof
The Corten sheet is locked by cleats and removed by crane. The box opens completely from the top for vertical loading.
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Pivoting movable header
Pivoting movable header
The rear header pivots to let tall parts pass through the doors, without removing the roof. It's a second out-of-gauge access route.
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High payload
High payload
27,630 kg allowable, preserved despite the combined HC height and removable roof. Load capacity stays close to that of a standard Dry container.
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Better sealing than the Open Top
Better sealing than the Open Top
The roof-to-box seals are durable and do not tear. No tarpaulin to inspect or replace regularly.
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ISO 6346 and CSC compliance
ISO 6346 and CSC compliance
The unit is fit for multimodal transport. Its High Cube gauge requires checking clearance heights on routes with low bridges.
Applications
What is the price of a new 20ft Hard Top HC shipping container
The new 20ft Hard Top HC combines two specific features; removable rigid roof and HC height. It sits in a narrow niche segment of the protected OOG market.
Four factors weigh on the price 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
National Conteneur delivers throughout mainland France and internationally. Lead times and conditions vary by zone and mode of transport.
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