New 40 x 48 General Purpose Collapsible Bulk Containers

Emily Wilhelmus • Jun 27, 2022

A new option for 40 x 48 bulk containers

40 x 48 General Purpose Bulk Containers

The new 40 x 48 General Purpose Bulk Containers are a new option for the 40 x 48 bulk container category. The 40 x 48 footprint is the industry standard for cubing out truck trailers and shipping containers and is compatible with rack and storage systems. The 40 x 48 General Purpose Bulk Containers have two available height options 34" and 39".


What makes the 40 x 48 General Purpose different?

The 40" x 48" General Purpose Collapsible Bulk Container offers the best strength-to-weight ratios in the industry with two-piece compression and heat-welded base. The container’s high-pressure injection molded design delivers strength and durability with smooth surfaces. This 40” x 48” footprint with 34” or 39” height options is ideally suited for food processing and general distribution applications.

Features & Benefits

  • Capacity of 1,800 lbs.
  • Drop doors allow for easy access to the interior of the container.
  • 40 x 48 footprint is ideal for general distribution applications.
  • Two-piece compression and heat-welded base offer the best strength-to-weight ratios.



  • The collapsible design fits 240 units on a 53' truck, offering efficient and sustainable shipping and storage.


  • High-pressure injection molded design delivers strength and durability with smooth surfaces.


  • Plastic latches are repairable.
  • 4-way forklift and pallet jack access.

The 40 x 48 General Purpose by the numbers

Specs for the 40 x 48 General Purpose Containers

53' Truckloads

40 x 48 General Purpose Truckload

53' Truckload Collapsed

  • 40 x 48 x 34 = 240
  • 40 x 48 x 39 = 240

Each 40 x 48 general purpose collapsible bulk container fully collapsed is 13.6".

53' Truckload open

  • 40 x 48 x 34 = 90
  • 40 x 48 x 39 = 60

Applications

These 40 x 48 general-purpose bulk containers can be used in a variety of applications, including automotiveindustrial, distribution, food and beverage, chemical handling, resin, fruit and vegetable harvest, and storage, as well as military-grade applications. Collapsible storage bins come in various sizes to fit any company's material handling needs. The 40 x 48 general-purpose bulk containers are (OEM) approved. 


Do you have questions?

Do you have questions about the 40 x 48 general purpose bulk containers? Call us at 513-489-2244 or contact us and send us a message. We look forward to working with you to find the best bulk container that fits your application.

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