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Weight of a 40ft shipping container

Compare the tare weight, payload and maximum gross weight of a 40ft Dry Van and 40ft High Cube.

Weight comparison for 40ft shipping containers
Specification40ft Dry VanStandard model40ft High CubeExtra height
Tare weight3,420 kg3,600 kg
Payload27,060 kg28,900 kg
Maximum gross weight30,480 kg32,500 kg
Compared with standardStandard referenceSlightly heavier due to the taller construction
Transport considerationsLarge size requires extra attention to delivery and accessExtra attention to height and placement clearance
Placement considerationsLevel, stable and load-bearing surfaceLevel surface and sufficient overhead clearance required
Suitable forHigh storage and transport capacityMaximum capacity and extra height
Point to considerMost common 40ft reference modelMore internal space with a higher tare weight

40ft Dry Van

Standard model

Tare weight
3,420 kg
Payload
27,060 kg
Maximum gross weight
30,480 kg
Compared with standard
Standard reference
Transport considerations
Large size requires extra attention to delivery and access
Placement considerations
Level, stable and load-bearing surface
Suitable for
High storage and transport capacity
Point to consider
Most common 40ft reference model

40ft High Cube

Extra height

Tare weight
3,600 kg
Payload
28,900 kg
Maximum gross weight
32,500 kg
Compared with standard
Slightly heavier due to the taller construction
Transport considerations
Extra attention to height and placement clearance
Placement considerations
Level surface and sufficient overhead clearance required
Suitable for
Maximum capacity and extra height
Point to consider
More internal space with a higher tare weight

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