Dry Freight Specifications  
 
Typical Dry Freight Specifications
The below stated dimensions and ratings are representative of Textainer's latest specifications. Individual container dimensions, ratings and specification details can be found by visiting our Equipment Status page.

Ratings 20' Standard 40' Standard 40' HC Standard
Maximum Gross Weight 30,480 kg (67,200 lb.) 32,500 kg (71,650 lb.) 32,500 kg (71,650 lb.)
Tare Weight 2,200 kg ( 4,850 lb.) 3,700 kg ( 8,168 lb.) 3,890 kg ( 8,587 lb.)
Payload 28,280 kg (62,350 lb.) 28,800 kg (63,482 lb.) 28,610 kg (63,063 lb.)
External Dimensions
Length 6,058 mm (19'-10½") 12,192 mm (40'-0") 12,192 mm (40'-0")
Width 2,438 mm (8'-0") 2,438 mm (8'-0") 2,438 mm (8'-0")
Height 2,591 mm (8'-6") 2,591 mm (8'-6") 2,896 mm (9'-6")
Internal Dimensions
Length 5,900 mm (19'-4¼") 12,025 mm (39'-5½") 12,025 mm (39'-5½")
Width 2,348 mm (7'-8½") 2,348 mm (7'-8½") 2,348 mm (7'-8½")
Height 2,385 mm (7'-9 7/8") 2,385 mm (7'-9 7/8") 2,690 mm (8'-9 7/8")
Door Opening
Width 2,340 mm (7'-8 1/8") 2,340 mm (7'-8 1/8") 2,340 mm (7'-8 1/8")
Height 2,275 mm (7'-5 5/8") 2,275 mm (7'-5 5/8") 2,578 mm (8'-5½")
Cube
Cubic Capacity 33.04 m³ (1,166 ft.³) 67.34 m³ (2,377 ft.³) 75.95 m³ (2,681 ft.³)
Test Loads
Stacking 97,200 kg (214,290 lb.) 97,200 kg (214,290 lb.) 97,200 kg (214,290 lb.)
Transverse Racking 15,240 kg ( 33,600 lb.) 15,240 kg ( 33,600 lb.) 15,240 kg ( 33,600 lb.)
Longitudinal Racking 7,620 kg ( 16,800 lb.) 7,620 kg ( 16,800 lb.) 7,620 kg ( 16,800 lb.)
Floor Strength 7,260 kg ( 16,000 lb.) 7,260 kg ( 16,000 lb.) 7,260 kg ( 16,000 lb.)
Features
  • Built to uniformly high quality, Corten steel specification.
  • One of the lowest repair costs per on-hire day in the industry.
  • Continuous new building program in main demand locations.
  • 30-ton rated 20' containers and 32-ton rated 40' containers available for high payload with no tare weight penalty.
  • Upgraded stacking capabilities, 8 high at 30 tons and 10 high at 24 tons, for more flexibilty in vessel stowage at no tare weight penalty.
  • Fully corrugated side panels are less prone to damage.
  • Recessed front and rear sills reduce damage and require less maintenance.
  • High-grade exterior and interior paint systems with extended warranty on coatings.
  • Interior coat specifications minimize reaction with cargo. FDA approved.
  • Modified floor design without exposed center rail for a full width wood floor.
  • Standard 19-ply floor minimizes delamination and adds strength.
  • Textainer employees provide extensive on-line quality control at manufacturers.
  • Young fleet. Older equipment retired from service on a rigorous basis.