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Weight of a 10ft shipping container

Compare the tare weight, payload and maximum gross weight of a 10ft Dry Van and 10ft High Cube.

Weight comparison for 10ft shipping containers
Specification10ft Dry VanStandard model10ft High CubeExtra height
Tare weight1,250 kg1,350 kg
Payload8,910 kg10,000 kg
Maximum gross weight10,160 kg11,350 kg
Compared with standardStandard referenceSlightly heavier due to the taller construction
Transport considerationsCompact size and relatively easy deliverySame footprint, with extra attention required for height
Placement considerationsLevel, stable and load-bearing surfaceLevel surface and sufficient overhead clearance required
Suitable forCompact storage and transportMore capacity on a compact footprint
Point to considerMost common 10ft reference modelMore internal height and a higher gross weight

10ft Dry Van

Standard model

Tare weight
1,250 kg
Payload
8,910 kg
Maximum gross weight
10,160 kg
Compared with standard
Standard reference
Transport considerations
Compact size and relatively easy delivery
Placement considerations
Level, stable and load-bearing surface
Suitable for
Compact storage and transport
Point to consider
Most common 10ft reference model

10ft High Cube

Extra height

Tare weight
1,350 kg
Payload
10,000 kg
Maximum gross weight
11,350 kg
Compared with standard
Slightly heavier due to the taller construction
Transport considerations
Same footprint, with extra attention required for height
Placement considerations
Level surface and sufficient overhead clearance required
Suitable for
More capacity on a compact footprint
Point to consider
More internal height and a higher gross weight

Weights may vary slightly by manufacturer, year and model. Always check the specifications of the selected container.