New one-trip · Open Side Container
20' Open Side Shipping Container
Doors along one long side open up the side of the container, so you can reach everything without unloading from the back, plus standard cargo doors at one end.
At our Boston depot$5,895 + delivery
At a glance
- Size
- 20' standard height
- Condition
- New / one-trip
- Exterior
- 20' L × 8' W × 8'6" H
- Doors
- One end + side doors
- Cubic capacity
- 1,150 cu ft (32.5 m³)
- Max payload
- 59,920 lb (27,180 kg)
Size drawing
About 160 sq ft of ground. Plan for 75 ft of straight run for the delivery truck.
How big is a 20' Open Side?
- Inside length
- 19'4"
- Inside width
- 7'8"
- Inside height
- 7'10"
- Floor area
- 148 sq ft
- Capacity
- 1,150 cu ft
- Standard pallets
- About 10 (48" × 40")
Delivery & pickup
- Where we deliverWithin 200 miles of our depots — this one ships from Boston, MA. See all locations.
- Tilt-bed deliveryFrom $350, priced by distance from the depot. The truck slides the container off onto the ground where you want it.
- TimingUsually 3–7 business days after your order is confirmed. We call ahead with a delivery window.
- PickupFree from the depot with approved commercial transport.
Check your site
- Straight approachAbout 75 ft of straight, clear run and 12 ft of width. Gates, turns and slopes must fit the whole truck and trailer.
- Overhead clearanceAt least 14 ft clear along the route and at the spot: no power lines, branches or roof overhangs.
- Firm, level groundGravel, concrete, asphalt or compacted ground. Read the delivery guide.
20' Open SideOverview
- Type
- Open Side Container
- Size
- 20-foot
- Height
- Standard (8'6")
- Condition
- New / one-trip: one loaded voyage from the factory
- ISO size code
- 22G1
- Expected service life
- 20–30 years with basic upkeep
20' Open SideDimensions
- Exterior
- 20' L × 8' W × 8'6" H
- Interior length
- 19'4" (5.90 m)
- Interior width
- 7'8" (2.35 m)
- Interior height
- 7'10" (2.39 m)
- Floor area
- 148 sq ft (13.8 m²)
- Cubic capacity
- 1,150 cu ft (32.5 m³)
20' Open SideDoors & access
- Doors
- Double cargo doors at one end plus side doors along one long side
20' Open SideWeight & load
- Tare (empty)
- 7,280 lb (3,300 kg)
- Max payload
- 59,920 lb (27,180 kg)
- Max gross weight
- 67,200 lb (30,480 kg)
20' Open SideConstruction
- Walls & roof
- Corrugated Corten weathering steel, factory primed and painted
- Floor
- 1⅛" (28 mm) marine-grade hardwood plywood on steel cross-members
- Corner castings
- 8 ISO castings for twist locks, chains, and lifting
- Locking
- Lock box on most new units; padlock not included
- Ventilation
- Passive vents (typically 2 or more)
- Weather rating
- Wind and watertight
- Stacking
- Rated to stack 9-high when loaded
Other sizes & types
Compare sizes →- 10' Standard
- 20' Standard
- 20' Double Door
- 20' Container Office
- 20' Full Open Side
- 20' High Cube
- 20' High Cube Double Door
- 20' High Cube Full Open Side
- 20' High Cube Open Side
- 40' Standard
- 40' Double Door
- 40' High Cube
- 40' High Cube Double Door
- 40' High Cube Full Open Side
- 40' High Cube Open Side
- 45' High Cube
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