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Available in a used version, this 20 ft Open Top High Cube container offers 36.5 m3 with a tarpaulin roof and a height of 2.65 m, in good condition. Optimal value for tall, indivisible parts loaded by crane.
- 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 | 2 450 kg |
| Payload | 28 030 kg |
| Volume | 36,5 m³ |
| Floor area | 13,7 m² |
| Materials | Corten steel |
| Floor type | Marine plywood |
| Door opening | Movable lintel |
| Certifications | CSC ; Cargo Worthy |
| Type | Conteneur Open Top |
| Reference (SKU) | conteneur-20-pieds-open-top-hc-occasion |
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Definition
What is a Open Top container?
La famille Open Top regroupe les conteneurs conçus pour charger par le haut. Elle sert aux marchandises qui ne passent pas facilement par les portes arrière.
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Le chargement vertical se fait généralement avec une grue ou un moyen de levage adapté. Cette logique répond aux pièces hautes, longues ou difficiles à manœuvrer à l’intérieur d’un Dry.
Le choix dépend du gabarit, du poids, de la méthode de levage et du besoin de protection supérieure. Les charges OOG — Out Of Gauge, hors gabarit standard — demandent un cadrage précis avant devis.
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Chargement par le haut
Chargement par le haut
L’ouverture supérieure permet de déposer la marchandise verticalement. Elle évite les manœuvres impossibles par les portes arrière.
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Levage à anticiper
Levage à anticiper
Le levage impose de vérifier poids, appuis et accès grue. La manutention fait partie du choix technique.
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Protection selon usage
Protection selon usage
La protection supérieure dépend du format et de la marchandise. Elle doit être cadrée si la charge reste exposée dehors.
In detail
What is a 20ft used Open Top HC container?
An Open Top container is a container with an opening roof: its top section is removed to load goods from above, by crane. "HC," for High Cube, refers to a format raised by about 30 cm compared with the standard. "Used" means the unit has already been in service, then reconditioned at the depot.
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The body, made of Corten steel, a self-weathering steel that naturally resists marine corrosion, retains the original HC structure. The polyester tarpaulin and removable bows are inspected or replaced at the depot. This HC variant has a movable header: the crossbar above the rear doors pivots, which allows tall pieces to be brought in through the rear without removing the roof.
The used 20ft HC format offers 36.5 m³ of usable volume, versus 33 m³ for a standard 20ft Open Top, for a 28,030 kg allowable load. Its interior height of 2.65 m accommodates out-of-gauge vertical pieces.
Model 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.
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
Open Top: what is an opening roof for?
A standard container is loaded only through its rear doors. Any goods taller than these doors, beam, machine, tank, become "out of gauge," or OOG: they do not fit. This is the problem the Open Top solves.
Its roof is not a fixed steel sheet. It consists of removable metal bows and a polyester tarpaulin tensioned by straps. Both are removed, and the body opens completely from the top. A crane, an overhead crane or a hoist can then lower the load directly in, without cutting it up or passing it through the doors.
Applications
Uses for a 20ft used Open Top HC container
Reconditioned, this tall format covers vertical out-of-gauge logistics at a reduced acquisition cost.
The applications below show in which contexts this format is most relevant. Each use links the on-the-ground need to the container's concrete benefit.
Highlights
Why buy a 20ft used Open Top HC container
The used 20ft Open Top HC combines the opening roof, the movable header and High Cube height, at a reduced cost. The strengths below show what the depot inspection guarantees on each moving element and what the extra 30 cm of height bring to loading.
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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Affordable price
Affordable price
Used represents a net saving compared with new, with no loss of the opening roof or movable header. The two functions that give the format its value remain intact.
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Optimized volume
Optimized volume
36.5 m³ usable, 3.5 m³ more than a standard 20ft Open Top, for 2.65 m of interior height. The vertical gain directly benefits tall pieces.
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Body inspected at the depot
Body inspected at the depot
The HC structure is checked, the marine plywood floor inspected and sealing checked. The unit is refurbished before being put back into service.
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Tarpaulin and bows inspected
Tarpaulin and bows inspected
The tarpaulin and bows are checked and replaced if degraded, then the straps are verified. The opening roof regains its full function.
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Preserved movable header
Preserved movable header
The header's pivot is tested after reconditioning. It allows tall pieces to be loaded through the rear, with no need to remove the roof.
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Re-validated compliance
Re-validated compliance
ISO 6346 marking and the CSC plate are reissued after inspection; the Cargo Worthy rating remains possible for maritime use.
Applications
What is the price of a 20ft used Open Top HC container
The used 20ft Open Top HC follows a specialized secondary market. Availability depends on the arrival of HC opening-roof bodies.
Four factors influence price variations:
The factors below explain why the price can vary from one quote to another. They help read a quote by distinguishing the price of the product, 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.
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Compare Hard Top and Open Top against opening frequency and the equipment needed to remove the roof.
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Delivery & logistics
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