20ft Shipping Container Stand — Used

20ft Shipping Container Stand — Used — From $855 Each

A 20ft shipping container stand is a heavy-duty steel container stand purpose-built for 20ft ISO shipping containers. This used, repainted container stand elevates containers off the ground — preventing moisture damage, improving ventilation underneath, and enabling forklift access for loading and unloading.

Furthermore, each stand carries a Safe Working Load of 40,000 lbs (18 tons) — well within the gross weight capacity of a fully loaded 20ft container. As a result, it provides a stable, rated support platform for storage, site office, and stacking applications.

Additionally, stands are priced individually at $855 each. A full set of four covers all the corner positions of a single 20ft container.

These container stands are compatible with standard 20ft ISO shipping containers. Corner casting slots

accept standard ISO corner fittings — no modification required for most 20ft units. Not recommended for 40ft containers — use 40ft rated stands for longer spans.

 

Container Stand Specifications

Specification	Detail
Compatible Container Size	20ft ISO shipping container
Safe Working Load (SWL)	40,000 lbs / 18 tons per stand
Material	Structural steel — painted finish
Condition	Used — cleaned and repainted before sale
Corner Casting Compatibility	ISO standard corner castings
Price	$855 per stand
Stands Per Container	4 — one per corner
ISO Standard	ISO 668 Series 1 compatible

Safe Working Load — What It Means

Measurement	Rating Per Stand	Total Rating (4 Stands)
Safe Working Load	40,000 lbs / 18 tons	160,000 lbs / 72 tons

A fully loaded 20ft container has a maximum gross weight of 30,480 kg (67,200 lbs). Therefore, four stands at 40,000 lbs SWL each provide a combined rated capacity that exceeds the maximum gross weight of a 20ft container with significant safety margin.

Key Features

• 40,000 lbs / 18 ton SWL per stand — rated for fully loaded 20ft containers
• Structural steel construction — robust and long-lasting in outdoor environments
• Used condition — cleaned and repainted before sale
• Elevates container off ground — prevents moisture ingress from ground contact
• Creates clearance underneath — enables forklift and pallet jack access
• Improves underfloor ventilation — reduces condensation inside the container
• Compatible with ISO standard corner castings — fits all standard 20ft containers
• Priced per stand — order 4 for a full container set

Why Elevate Your Container on Stands?

Moisture and Ground Damage Prevention

Direct ground contact accelerates corrosion on the container floor cross-members and base rails. Furthermore, standing water pools under containers placed on flat ground — particularly on construction sites and agricultural properties. As a result, elevating on stands significantly extends the service life of the container base.

Forklift and Pallet Jack Access

Many storage applications require forklift entry to load and unload pallets efficiently. Container stands create the necessary clearance underneath for pallet jack tynes. Therefore, they are essential for any container used as a live-access warehouse or parts store.

Underfloor Ventilation

Elevation increases airflow beneath the container floor. Moreover, improved ventilation reduces the thermal differential that causes internal condensation — protecting moisture-sensitive stored goods.

Levelling on Uneven Ground

Construction sites, farms, and remote locations rarely provide a perfectly flat surface. Additionally, container stands allow for minor height adjustment at each corner — achieving a level container on uneven terrain without concrete footings.

How Many Stands Do I Need?

Order 4 stands per 20ft container — one per corner. Furthermore, if stacking containers, consult our team regarding rated stacking frames for multi-level configurations.

Applications

• On-site storage containers — construction, mining, and agricultural sites
• Site offices and accommodation containers requiring level installation
• Container warehouses and parts stores requiring forklift access
• Long-term stationary container storage — protects base from ground moisture
• Container stacking and multi-level installations