Weight comparison for 20ft shipping containers| Specification | 20ft Dry VanStandard model | 20ft High CubeExtra height | 20ft Low CubeLower model |
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| Tare weight | 2,050 kg | 2,230 kg | 2,000 kg |
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| Payload | 28,430 kg | 28,250 kg | 28,480 kg |
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| Maximum gross weight | 30,480 kg | 30,480 kg | 30,480 kg |
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| Compared with standard | Standard reference | Slightly heavier due to the taller construction | Lighter due to the lower construction |
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| Transport considerations | Standard transport and handling | Extra attention to height during delivery and placement | Useful where a lower overall height is required |
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| Placement considerations | Level, stable and load-bearing surface | Level surface and sufficient overhead clearance required | Suitable for locations with restricted height |
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| Suitable for | Standard storage and transport | More capacity with a similar gross weight | Specific uses requiring a lower overall height |
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| Point to consider | Most common 20ft reference model | More internal space with a slightly higher tare weight | Lower tare weight, but also less internal height |
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20ft Dry Van
Standard model
- Tare weight
- 2,050 kg
- Payload
- 28,430 kg
- Maximum gross weight
- 30,480 kg
- Compared with standard
- Standard reference
- Transport considerations
- Standard transport and handling
- Placement considerations
- Level, stable and load-bearing surface
- Suitable for
- Standard storage and transport
- Point to consider
- Most common 20ft reference model
20ft High Cube
Extra height
- Tare weight
- 2,230 kg
- Payload
- 28,250 kg
- Maximum gross weight
- 30,480 kg
- Compared with standard
- Slightly heavier due to the taller construction
- Transport considerations
- Extra attention to height during delivery and placement
- Placement considerations
- Level surface and sufficient overhead clearance required
- Suitable for
- More capacity with a similar gross weight
- Point to consider
- More internal space with a slightly higher tare weight
- Tare weight
- 2,000 kg
- Payload
- 28,480 kg
- Maximum gross weight
- 30,480 kg
- Compared with standard
- Lighter due to the lower construction
- Transport considerations
- Useful where a lower overall height is required
- Placement considerations
- Suitable for locations with restricted height
- Suitable for
- Specific uses requiring a lower overall height
- Point to consider
- Lower tare weight, but also less internal height
Weights may vary slightly by manufacturer, year and model. Always check the specifications of the selected container.