Curious about the weight of a 20ft sea container? Discover what an empty and loaded 20ft container weighs and what to consider for transport and placement
20ft container weight
The weight of a 20ft container varies by type. Below you can compare the most common variants based on their tare weight, payload, max. gross weight, and practical considerations for transport and placement.
| Specification |
20ft Dry Van
Standard version
|
20ft High Cube
Additional height
|
20ft Low Cube
Lower execution
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 2250 kg | 2320 kg | 2050 kg |
| Load capacity | 28230 kg | 28160 kg | 28430 kg |
| Max. gross weight | 30480 kg | 30480 kg | 30480 kg |
| Difference from standard | Standard reference | Slightly heavier due to higher construction | Lighter due to lower execution |
| Important for transport | Standard transportation and handling | Extra attention for height during delivery and installation | Interesting where lower building height is desired |
| Important for placement | Flat, stable, and load-bearing substrate | Level ground and sufficient headroom required | Handy for locations with restricted height |
| Suitable for | Standard storage and transport | More volume with similar gross weight | Specific applications with lower construction height |
| Point of attention | Most common 20ft reference execution | More interior space, but a slightly higher unladen weight | Lower unladen weight, but also less interior height |
Standard version
Additional height
Lower execution
Please note: weights may vary slightly depending on the manufacturer, year of manufacture, and model. Always check the product specifications of the chosen container.
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