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40ft Hard Top HC Shipping Container — Used
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Available in a used version, this 40 ft Hard Top High Cube container offers 74.5 m3 with a removable steel roof and a height of 2.65 m, in good condition. Optimal value for large volumes combining security and superior height.
- Dimensions (LxWxH)
- 12.2 m × 2.4 m × 2.9 m
- Floor area
- 28,1 m²
- Volume
- 74,5 m³
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Technical specifications
| External dimensions | 12,192 m × 2,438 m × 2,896 m |
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| Internal dimensions | 12,020 m × 2,340 m × 2,650 m |
| Door clearance | 2,340 m × 2,585 m |
| Tare weight | 4 500 kg |
| Payload | 25 980 kg |
| Volume | 74,5 m³ |
| Floor area | 28,1 m² |
| Materials | Corten steel |
| Floor type | Marine plywood |
| Door opening | Movable lintel |
| Certifications | CSC ; Cargo Worthy |
| Type | Conteneur Hard Top |
| Reference (SKU) | conteneur-40-pieds-hard-top-hc-occasion |
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.
40ft Hard Top HC Shipping Container — Used
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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 used 40ft 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 "used" designation refers to a reconditioned unit; a box that has already been in service, refurbished and inspected at a depot before being put back into circulation.
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The box, made of Corten steel, a self-weathering steel that naturally resists marine corrosion, retains its original long HC structure after several service cycles. The large-format roof sheet, the cleats, the locking bars, and the long seals are inspected or replaced at depot depending on their condition. The movable header, the rear doors' pivoting top crossbar, remains operational after reconditioning.
In the 40ft HC format, the unit frees up 74.5 m³ of usable volume for 25,980 kg of payload, 8.5 m³ more than a standard 40ft Hard Top. Interior height reaches 2.65 m. This reconditioned unit is a proven solution for protected, long and tall out-of-gauge transport, at a controlled cost.
Dimensions in millimetres · perspective viewModel dimensions
Usable space and access
- Door opening (W × H)
- 2,340 m × 2,585 m
- Interior (L × W × H)
- 12,020 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)
- 12,192 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 used 40ft Hard Top HC shipping container
The reconditioned 40ft HC serves protected, long and tall out-of-gauge logistics, where the used unit significantly reduces acquisition cost. Four uses illustrate 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 used 40ft Hard Top HC shipping container
The used 40ft Hard Top HC is the maximum-capacity format for protected out-of-gauge cargo: 40ft length, HC height, removable rigid roof, and movable header combined, at a reduced cost. The strengths below show what the depot refurbishment guarantees on this large box.
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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Accessible price on the long rigid-roof HC
Accessible price on the long rigid-roof HC
The used unit represents a significant saving compared with a new 40ft HC, without losing any of the removable-sheet, movable-header, and HC height functions.
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Maximum volume
Maximum volume
74.5 m³ of usable volume, the maximum capacity on the secondary market for protected out-of-gauge cargo combining length and height.
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Extra height
Extra height
30 cm more than the standard 8'6" 40ft Hard Top. This margin serves long vertical parts and multi-layer packaging.
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Refurbished Corten steel HC box
Refurbished Corten steel HC box
The long, tall structure is checked at depot and the marine plywood floor inspected before delivery.
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Roof sheet and movable header inspected
Roof sheet and movable header inspected
The sheet and header are checked and replaced if degraded, then the long HC roof-to-box seals tested. The moving parts regain their function.
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Re-validated compliance
Re-validated compliance
The ISO 6346 and CSC plates are checked and Cargo Worthy status remains attainable for continued maritime use.
Applications
What is the price of a used 40ft Hard Top HC shipping container
The used 40ft Hard Top HC follows an ultra-specialized secondary market. Its availability depends on the arrival cycles of long HC rigid-roof boxes.
Four factors drive 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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