20ft Used Half Height Hard Top Shipping Container

A 20ft Half Height container is a specialized unit with approximately half the height (around 4.3 feet) of a standard 20ft container. Its key feature is the open-top design with low side walls, allowing for easy and safe loading of heavy, dense, or bulk materials from the top or sides without the need for complex lifting equipment.

While external length and width remain standard, the unique internal height is approximately 4.2 ft. This provides a reduced storage volume of about 585 cubic feet. However, its payload capacity remains very high, making it ideal for extremely heavy goods.

Its primary uses include transporting and storing heavy equipment, scrap metal, construction debris, stones, sand, gravel, and other bulk materials. The open-top and low walls make it perfect for sites where loading by crane or excavator is required, such as construction sites, quarries, and recycling centers.

Yes. Despite the open top, it is equipped with standard doors and locking mechanisms. Security can be significantly enhanced with optional high-security lockboxes and locks to protect the door hardware from unauthorized access. For weather or security concerns, a tarpaulin can be used to cover the top.

The doors and structure are weatherproof. However, due to the open-top design, the contents are exposed to precipitation. For moisture-sensitive goods, we highly recommend using a fitted tarpaulin to cover the container.

Yes, they feature standard corner castings and are designed to be stackable. However, due to their low center of gravity and unique design, it is generally recommended to stack no more than two units high. They can be moved using a forklift with a capacity of at least 5,000 lbs via the forklift pockets.

Conexwest offers flexible delivery on a flatbed truck or specialized container carrier. Our team can assist with placement to ensure the container is positioned correctly on your site, which must be level, solid, and accessible for the delivery vehicle.

Absolutely. While the open-top design is fixed, common customizations include adding internal lashing points, protective liners for the walls, and enhanced security features. The exterior can also be painted to your specifications.

Our used Half Height containers are sourced from shipping and industrial operations. They are structurally sound and perfectly suited for their intended heavy-duty purposes. They may show cosmetic wear like scratches and dents, which is normal and does not affect performance.

Due to their specialized nature and lower availability, Half Height containers can sometimes be priced differently than standard units. They offer exceptional value for specific applications where easy top-loading and high weight capacity are critical. Contact us for current pricing and availability.

The site should be level, stable, and able to support the weight of a fully loaded container. Since it is shorter, considerations for overhead clearance are minimized, but ground-level access for loading equipment remains important.

The Half Height container retains a high payload capacity, often similar to a standard 20ft container (around 52,000 lbs). Please confirm the exact maximum gross mass (MGW) and tare weight with our team for your specific unit.