20-Foot Open Top
Tarpaulin roof over a 20-foot frame for crane loading and over-height cargo.
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20-Foot Hard Top Open Top
Steel removable-roof 20-foot unit for crane loading with full weather protection in transit.
20 ft
Container overview
Hard top open-top containers use a removable steel roof panel in place of roof bows and a tarpaulin. The steel roof restores full weather protection and security once the cargo is inside, while still allowing crane loading from above.
Pro Box sources hard top units on request in 20-foot, 40-foot and 40-foot high cube configurations. Availability, condition and lead time depend on the origin market and the project timing.
Also calledhardtop container · steel roof open top · removable roof container
Key features
- Removable steel roof panel handled by crane or forklift
- Full weather protection and security once the roof is refitted
- Swinging door header on most builds for horizontal loading
- Available in 20-foot, 40-foot and 40-foot high cube configurations
- Sourced on request rather than held as stocked inventory
Technical specifications
Inside dimensions
| Length | 19' 4⅛" |
|---|---|
| Width | 7' 8½" |
| Height | 7' 9⅞" |
| Floor area | 149 sq ft |
| Cubic capacity | 1,134 cu ft |
Outside dimensions
| Length | 20' |
|---|---|
| Width | 8' |
| Height | 8' 6" |
Door opening
| Width | See model drawing |
|---|---|
| Height | See model drawing |
| Roof opening | Varies by manufacturer or model |
| Other opening / feature | Removable steel roof |
Weights
| Tare weight | 6,283 lb |
|---|---|
| Maximum payload | Varies by manufacturer or model |
| Maximum gross weight | Varies by manufacturer or model |
Certification and identification
| ISO size/type code | 22U6 |
|---|---|
| ISO size group | Varies by manufacturer or model |
| 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
- Oversized or out-of-gauge cargo
- Industrial equipment
- Government and military projects
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