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Weight of a 20ft shipping container

Compare the tare weight, payload and maximum gross weight of a 20ft Dry Van, High Cube and Low Cube.

Weight comparison for 20ft shipping containers
Specification20ft Dry VanStandard model20ft High CubeExtra height20ft Low CubeLower model
Tare weight2,050 kg2,230 kg2,000 kg
Payload28,430 kg28,250 kg28,480 kg
Maximum gross weight30,480 kg30,480 kg30,480 kg
Compared with standardStandard referenceSlightly heavier due to the taller constructionLighter due to the lower construction
Transport considerationsStandard transport and handlingExtra attention to height during delivery and placementUseful where a lower overall height is required
Placement considerationsLevel, stable and load-bearing surfaceLevel surface and sufficient overhead clearance requiredSuitable for locations with restricted height
Suitable forStandard storage and transportMore capacity with a similar gross weightSpecific uses requiring a lower overall height
Point to considerMost common 20ft reference modelMore internal space with a slightly higher tare weightLower tare weight, but also less internal height

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

20ft Low Cube

Lower model

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.