40ft Container Trailer

Things you should know about 40ft container trailer

If you are looking for a 40 foot container trailer, then this is the 100% right place for you.

We, DTG Group Trailer is different 40ft container trailer for sale factory, 40ft container semi trailer is one of our product. Mainly export to Africa transportation market.

What is a 40ft Container Trailer ?

The 40ft container trailer is normally to transport 40ft containers. But at the same time, it can transport two 20ft container in the same time too.

It mainly has 3 types.

1#, Flatbed Container Semi Trailer.

The frame of 40ft shipping container trailer provides a rigid & strong structure that holds the kingpin, tires, landing gear, bed, and the different suspension (such as leaf spring, airbag booster) system.

2#, Skeleton Container Semi Trailer.

The biggest different with Flatbed container trailer is without Floor & Side beam. 

The Advantages of the 40ft Skeleton Trailer:

a, It uses less steel raw materials & also carries heavy cargo.

b, It is a lighter & solidly chassis structure.

c, It is an affordable & cheap construction. Specially for those clients don’t have enough cash yet.

d, It is normally used for container transportation, cannot transport other types of goods.

e, It is built from high strength structural steel raw material, making it a rigid construction, good for its transport application.

3#, Port Container Trailer.

This type 40ft container trailer, it doesn’t have Container Twist Locks, it is only using in the Seaport.

What is the weight of a 40ft container trailer ?

Depends on different types of ISO container 40ft trailer. The weight is from 4 Ton ~ 7.5 Ton. It is carbon steel materials. If using aluminum alloy as materials, the weight can be less. But the trailer price is much higher.

Can you put a shipping container on a trailer ?

Yes, that’s what these type trailers do.

Check the YouTube video to know the container loading.

By the way, if you need transport 45ft container, but you don’t want buy 45ft container trailer (because the price), then here is a method to show you how to using 40ft container trailer to transport 45ft container. (please notice: some countries might not allow using this method).

How much is a container trailer ？

It’s depends on different specification request, price can be start from 7,000 USD per unit.

How to lock container trailer ? (how do container trailer locks work)

It is using Container Twist Locks to lock the container. Some countries even not have Container Twist Locks, only using rope to lock the container, that’s very dangerous, it is not expensive with Twist locks, but it can be saving you lots of problems. Sincerely wishing all of our clients never think about that again.

How long are trailer containers ?

For 40ft container trailer, the length is normally 12.5m.

1, Below is the brief specification for your reference, it can be doing different details specification as your request.

Do you have used 40ft container trailer ?

Sorry, we only manufacture new semi trailers, not have used (second-hand) type.

How do you shipping the container trailer?

Normally it is using 40HQ container shipping (with the trailer tail cut off), and RO-RO (Break Bulk) Shipping 2 method.

By the way, container shipping is cheaper than RO-RO shipping.

Container shipping show.

RO-RO shipping show.

Order Your DTG Group Custom 40ft container trailer now!

As soon as you start using our container semi trailer, you’ll be glad you chose DTG Group trailer. You’ll be even happier when you see the impressive resale value. Place your order today.

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