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20ft Open Top Shipping Container — Used

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Available in a used version, this 20 ft Open Top container makes it easy to load bulky goods that don't fit through the doors, with 33 m3 and a tarpaulin roof, in good condition. Optimal value for construction sites.

Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.1 m × 2.4 m × 2.6 m
Floor area
13,87 m²
Volume
32,6 m³

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    ISO 9001 and CSC standards.

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      Technical specifications

      External dimensions6,058 m × 2,438 m × 2,591 m
      Internal dimensions5,898 m × 2,352 m × 2,350 m
      Door clearance2,340 m × 2,280 m
      Volume32,6 m³
      Floor area13,87 m²
      MaterialsFully welded Corten
      Floor typeMarine plywood 28mm
      Door opening270°
      CertificationsCSC ; Cargo Worthy
      TypeConteneur Open Top
      Reference (SKU)conteneur-20-pieds-open-top-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.

      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.

      • Chargement par le haut

        L’ouverture supérieure permet de déposer la marchandise verticalement. Elle évite les manœuvres impossibles par les portes arrière.

      • Levage à anticiper

        Le levage impose de vérifier poids, appuis et accès grue. La manutention fait partie du choix technique.

      • 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 container?

      An Open Top container is a container with an opening roof: its top section is removed to load goods from above, by crane. "Used" means the unit has already been through several service cycles, then reconditioned; inspected and refurbished at the depot. The 20ft format is the mid-size format in the range.

      The body, made of Corten steel, a self-weathering steel that naturally resists marine corrosion, is fully welded. The roof consists of metal bows and a reinforced polyester tarpaulin, inspected or replaced at the depot depending on condition. The 28 mm marine plywood floor withstands heavy loads.

      The 20ft format offers 33 m³ of usable volume over 14 m² of floor space, with rear doors opening at 270°. At a lower cost than new, it remains compatible with the European road fleet and maritime terminals, with no modification.

      Dimensioned door opening for 20ft Open Top Shipping Container — UsedDimensions in millimetres · perspective view

      Model dimensions

      Usable space and access

      Door opening (W × H)
      2,340 m × 2,280 m
      Interior (L × W × H)
      5,898 m × 2,352 m × 2,350 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 × 2,591 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 guide
      Dimensioned exterior view of 20ft Open Top Shipping Container — UsedDimensions in millimetres · perspective view

      Le 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.

      20ft Open Top Shipping Container — First-Trip
      Premier voyage
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      Occasion
      Comparer les deux états
      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 container

      Reconditioned, this mid-size format covers industrial flows where the opening-roof function remains necessary, without justifying a new investment.

      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.

      • Shipyard and industrial site

        Welded structure sections, foundry equipment, steel coils, bulk scrap metal batches.

      • Forestry and agriculture

        Short logs, raw timber, compact agricultural equipment, seasonal harvest packaging. This reference is used to verify the container's suitability for transport, handling or regulated storage.

      • Recycling and raw materials

        Aggregates, non-ferrous metals or wooden crates for bulk materials, with quick tarpaulin coverage.

      • Public works and quarries

        Heavy construction materials, prefabricated blocks, compact earthmoving machines. This marker makes it possible to confirm compatibility with the site, the goods and the planned handling equipment.

      Highlights

      Why buy a 20ft used Open Top container

      The used 20ft Open Top retains the opening-roof function, the asset that gives this format its value, at a reduced cost. The strengths below show what the depot inspection guarantees, including the tarpaulin and structure, and why surface patina changes nothing about industrial use.

      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.

      • Affordable price

        Used represents a net saving compared with new, with no loss of the opening-roof function. It is the rational trade-off when the goal is vertical access, not aesthetics.

      • Body inspected at the depot

        The welded structure is checked, the marine plywood floor inspected and sealing checked before delivery. The unit is refurbished, not sold as-is.

      • Tarpaulin and bows inspected

        The tarpaulin and bows are checked and replaced if degraded, then the tension straps verified. The opening roof is made fully functional before being put back into service.

      • Loading by crane or overhead crane

        Compatibility with standard vertical handling is preserved. The container receives its loads from above, on a dock as well as on an industrial site.

      • Sustainable approach

        Extending the life of an existing body avoids manufacturing a new unit and saves several tonnes of steel; a concrete footprint-reduction argument.

      • Re-validated compliance

        ISO 6346 marking and the CSC plate are reissued after inspection; the Cargo Worthy rating remains possible to retain maritime use.

      Applications

      What is the price of a 20ft used Open Top container

      The used 20ft Open Top segment follows an active secondary market. Availability depends on the arrival of reconditioned 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.

      • Demand for out-of-gauge industrial transport

        Strong in the construction, naval and recycling segments, which favor used units in this format.

      • Cost of Corten steel and the tarpaulin

        The body's materials and the replacement of the tarpaulin at the depot weigh on the quote.

      • Shipping logistics pressures

        Supply depends on the pace of arrivals of reconditioned Open Top bodies available for resale.

      • Downstream costs

        Standard 20ft road transport and crane or hoist handling for out-of-gauge loading.

      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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      Delivery

      Delivery & logistics

      National Conteneur delivers throughout mainland France and internationally. Lead times and conditions vary by zone and mode of transport.

      • 1-3 weeks

        Nationwide delivery

        Container truck with flat set-down on a prepared site.

        Zones Mainland France

      • On quote

        Complex site

        Dedicated mobile crane for sites with difficult access or elevated placement.

        Zones Mainland France

      • 48-72h

        Express

        Immediate stock at port depot, expedited delivery subject to availability.

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