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Dimensions
External: 45 ft long, 8 ft wide, and 9 ft 6 in high
Internal: 44 ft 4 in long, 7 ft 8.5 in wide, and 8 ft 9.75 in high
Door: 7 ft 8.125 in wide and 8 ft 5.75 in high
Weight
Empty: Approximately 10, 580 lbs
Net load: Approximately 55, 559 lbs
Maximum: In the US, the maximum weight of a 45 ft container, including the cargo, is 71, 650 lbs
Uses
Intermodal freight transportation: 45 ft containers are used to transport non-perishable cargo in large volumes
Climate-sensitive storage: Insulation can be added to regulate the temperature inside the container
Mobile tiny homes: 45 ft containers can be converted into tiny homes
Benefits
The extra length of a 45 ft container compared to a 40 ft container can save costs by eliminating the need for two smaller containers
The additional height of a 45 ft container makes it easier to load and unload with a forklift
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