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20-Foot Open Top
Tarpaulin roof over a 20-foot frame for crane loading and over-height cargo.
20 ft
Container overview
The 20-foot open top replaces the fixed steel roof with removable roof bows and a tarpaulin. Cargo can be lowered in from above by crane, and the swinging header bar above the end doors can be released so long pieces are fed in horizontally.
The configuration is used for machinery, cut stone, glass, pipe, timber and any piece too heavy or awkward to move through a standard door opening. Cargo that projects above the roof line is treated as out-of-gauge, and the projection has to be declared and approved with the carrier before booking.
The tarpaulin and roof bows must be refitted and sealed after loading unless the cargo is declared over-height.
Also called20' OT · soft top container · tarpaulin top container
Key features
- Removable roof bows with a weather-resistant tarpaulin cover
- Swinging header bar above the cargo doors for horizontal loading
- Top loading by crane or gantry
- Lashing points on the top and bottom side rails
- Suited to over-height cargo declared as out-of-gauge
Technical specifications
Inside dimensions
| Length | 19' 4⅛" |
|---|---|
| Width | 7' 8½" |
| Height | 7' 9⅝" |
| Floor area | 149 sq ft |
| Cubic capacity | 1,148 cu ft |
Outside dimensions
| Length | 20' |
|---|---|
| Width | 8' |
| Height | 8' 6" |
Door opening
| Width | 7' 8" |
|---|---|
| Height | 7' 5¾" |
| Roof opening | 18 ft 5 in L × 7 ft 5 in W |
| Other opening / feature | Roof opening approx. 17' 6⅛" × 7' 3¾" |
Weights
| Tare weight | 5,402 lb |
|---|---|
| Maximum payload | 62,020 lb |
| Maximum gross weight | 67,200 lb |
Certification and identification
| ISO size/type code | 22U1 |
|---|---|
| ISO size group | 22 (20 ft × 8 ft 6 in) |
| CSC information | Cargo-worthy units carry a valid CSC safety approval plate |
Container specifications may vary by manufacturer, production year and individual unit. Confirm the specifications of the assigned container before booking, loading or modifying the equipment.
Interior height shown at center; side height is slightly lower.
Specifications last reviewed 2026-08-24. · Representative carrier specification. Reference specification
Condition and compliance
- New / one-trip units, subject to origin availability
- Used cargo-worthy units with valid CSC plating
- Specialty-certified equipment where the project requires it
Equipment moving on an international booking has to satisfy the applicable carrier, CSC, inspection, prefix, marking and documentation requirements before it is loaded. Wind and watertight condition describes weather protection only, and is a separate standard from cargo-worthy condition.
Common applications
- Project cargo
- Oversized or out-of-gauge cargo
- Industrial equipment
- Construction
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