40-Foot Hard Top Open Top
Steel-roofed 40-foot open-top with a removable hard roof for crane loading and secure transit.
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40-Foot High Cube Hard Top Open Top
High-cube hardtop giving an extra foot of interior height plus removable steel roof access.
40 ft HC
Container overview
The high-cube hardtop adds a foot of interior height to the standard hardtop, which suits tall machinery and crated equipment that still has to travel enclosed and lockable.
The steel roof is removed for crane loading and refitted for the ocean leg, and the swing-out door header on most designs increases the effective door height at the end opening.
Also called40ft HC hardtop · high cube hard top
Key features
- Removable steel roof for top loading
- Additional interior height over the standard hardtop
- Swing-out door header on most designs
- Fully enclosed and lockable in transit
- Sourced on request against the project specification
Technical specifications
Inside dimensions
| Length | 39' 5½" |
|---|---|
| Width | 7' 8½" |
| Height | 8' 10" |
| Floor area | 303 sq ft |
| Cubic capacity | 2,610 cu ft |
Outside dimensions
| Length | 40' |
|---|---|
| Width | 8' |
| Height | 9' 6" |
Door opening
| Width | See model drawing |
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| Height | See model drawing |
| Other opening / feature | Removable steel roof |
Weights
| Tare weight | 11,023 lb |
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| Maximum payload | Varies by manufacturer or model |
| Maximum gross weight | Varies by manufacturer or model |
Certification and identification
| ISO size/type code | 45U6 |
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| ISO size group | Confirmed per unit |
| 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.
Hardtop roof and door openings are configuration-specific.
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
- Machinery and industrial equipment
- International freight
- Energy and industrial projects
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