Equipment guide
20ot
20ft Open Top Container
Removable tarpaulin roof for crane-loaded and over-height cargo
The 20ft open top swaps the steel roof for a removable tarpaulin over roof bows, so cargo can be lowered in by crane and pieces slightly taller than the box can travel with an "in-gauge or over-height" arrangement. The door header also swings out, opening the full end for long items.
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External dimensions
| Length | 6,058 mm | 19'11" |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 2,438 mm | 8' |
| Height | 2,591 mm | 8'6" |
Internal dimensions
| Length | 5,895 mm | 19'4" |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 2,350 mm | 7'9" |
| Height | 2,365 mm | 7'9" |
| Door opening (W × H) | 2,338 × 2,244 mm | 7'8" × 7'4" |
| Roof opening (L × W) | 5,443 × 2,204 mm | 17'10" × 7'3" |
Weights & capacity
| Tare weight | 2,350 kg | 5,181 lb |
|---|---|---|
| Max payload | 28,130 kg | 62,016 lb |
| Max gross weight | 30,480 kg | 67,197 lb |
| Cubic capacity | 32.6 m³ | 1,151 ft³ |
Pallet capacity (single tier)
11
Euro pallets (1200 × 800 mm)
10
Standard pallets (1200 × 1000 mm)
Typical cargo & use cases
- Machinery and equipment loaded by crane
- Over-height cargo up to a modest excess
- Glass, marble and long profiles needing top access
Loading tips
- Over-height cargo forfeits stacking — expect an out-of-gauge surcharge and earlier cut-offs.
- Lash to the internal rings, not the roof bows — bows only carry the tarp.
- Declare exact over-height in centimetres at booking; vessels plan the slot around it.
Frequently asked questions
- When should I use an open top instead of a flat rack?
- If the cargo fits within the box's width and length and only needs top loading (or slight over-height), the open top is cheaper and better protected. If it's over-width too, you need a flat rack.
- Is open-top cargo protected from rain?
- The tarpaulin is weather-resistant when properly fitted and sealed, but for moisture-sensitive cargo add waterproof wrapping — it is not as tight as a steel roof.