Rent 20ft Open Top Containers in Greater London

Vertical Loading for Oversized Cargo

The defining feature of the 20ft open-top container is its removable roof. By utilising removable steel roof bows and a heavy-duty tarpaulin, these units allow for unrestricted overhead loading via crane or crab grab. This capability is indispensable for handling heavy items such as industrial generators, steel girders, glass panelling, or scrap materials that must be lowered directly into the hold.

Once loaded, the roof bows are replaced, and the tarpaulin is secured, providing a weather-tight seal that protects the cargo during transit or static storage.

Key Features and Engineering

Our rental fleet is maintained to rigorous standards to ensure safety and functionality on site.

• Unrestricted Access: The header rail on the door end can be swung out (on specific models), and the roof is fully removable, facilitating the loading of over-height items.
• Robust Construction: Manufactured from Corten steel, these units resist corrosion and withstand the rigours of heavy industrial use. The floor consists of 28mm marine-grade plywood or steel, capable of supporting heavy point loads.
• Weather Protection: We supply heavy-duty, TIR-compliant tarpaulins. These are water-resistant and secured with high-tensile cables to ensure the cargo remains dry.
• Secure Transit: Numerous lashing rings are welded to the bottom and top side rails, enabling secure fastening of shifting loads.

Technical Specifications

Understanding the dimensional capacity is vital for safe loading. Below are the typical specifications for our 20ft open top rental units.

Strategic Applications in London

The 20ft open top is a versatile asset used across various sectors in the capital.

• Construction: Essential for sites with tower cranes, allowing materials such as timber packs and precast concrete to be dropped directly into secure storage.
• Events and Festivals: Used at venues like Hyde Park or The O2 for storing rigging and lighting trusses that are too bulky for standard box containers.
• Recycling and Waste: Ideal for the bulk transport of scrap metal or aggregate, where top-loading via grab is the only efficient method.

The Rental Process

We aim to make the hiring process as efficient as the container itself.

1. Consultation: Contact our team to discuss your cargo dimensions. We can advise on whether standard or high-cube options are best suited.
2. Logistics Planning: Delivering a 20ft unit requires a rigid HIAB vehicle. We will assess your site access to ensure our trucks can manoeuvre safely in London's tight streets.
3. Delivery: Our transport team will deliver and offload the unit to the exact location required.
4. Collection: Upon project completion, we arrange the collection of the unit.