Understanding the Delivery Requirements for a 20ft Container Delivery
A 20ft container is one of the easiest sizes to place—especially when your property has firm, dry ground and enough room for the truck to turn, back in, and line up properly. Even though the container is compact, the delivery still depends on having clear access and space for the driver to maneuver. With just a bit of preparation, the drop-off is quick, smooth, and hassle-free. Here is everything you need to know before we arrive.
Measurements
Measurements may vary depending on the container (used vs new, etc.)
Internal length
19 ft 4 in / 5.9 m
Internal width
7 ft 8.5 in / 2.35 m
Internal height
7 ft 10 in / 2.39 m
Tare weight (varies by container)
~4,800 lbs / 2,150 kg
Payload capacity
62,570 lbs / 28,380 kg
Cubic capacity
1,173 cu ft / 33.2 m³
Delivery of a 20ft Container
A 20 foot container is delivered using a 24 ft tilt-deck truck and needs a minimum of 75 feet (22.9 meters) of straight-line clearance for drop-off.
Choosing Door Direction
When you order your container, you'll choose which direction the doors should face when they are loaded on the trailer.This decision affects how the container will be unloaded at your site.
Container Doors Loaded Doors to Cab
At the depot, the container will be loaded with the doors of the container facing the cab of the truck.
At the delivery site, the truck will back into the position where you want your container and tilt the container off. The container doors will come off last.
Container Doors Loaded Doors to Rear
At the depot, the container will be loaded with the doors of the container facing the rear of trailer.
At the delivery site, the truck will back into the position where you want your container and tilt the container off. The container doors will come off first.