48ft Tautliner Container
SCF’s 48ft Tautliner container (also referred to as a Curtain Side container) offers additional cubic capacity for both palletised and irregular freight types. Operator use is made simple with safe access by one person available from both sides.
48ft Tautliner Details
With one of the largest container capacities in the range, SCF’s 48ft Tautliner container provides extra space for 24 pallets or 48 pallets using the option of the Mezzanine Deck system (optional).
Curtain access from both sides enables easy loading and unloading of freight while hanging gates and posts ensure operators remain safe.
The Mezzanine Deck system is designed to allow double stacking of pallets for quicker loading and cost efficiencies.
Multiple restraint points located in the bottom side rail and recessed into the floor allow for the cartage of both palletised and irregular freight.
SCF also produces a range of other sizes and variants to provide alternative capacity options to suit your requirements.
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2 pallet wide
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Store up to 48 pallets with a Mezz Deck (optional)
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Hanging posts and gates
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Full lashing rail for restraint
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Load binder winches
48ft Tautliner Container Dimensions and Weight
Specifications may vary
The cubic capacity of a 48ft Tautliner container is 91m3.
48ft Tautliner Container
Key Features
- 2 pallet wide
- Store up to 48 pallets with a Mezz Deck (optional)
- Hanging posts and gates
- Full lashing rail for restraint
- Load binder winches
FAQ
Without a Mezzanine Deck, you can fit 24 pallets. With a Mezzanine Deck, that doubles to 48 pallets.
A Tautliner container is similar to a Side Door container, however the curtain provides a significant weight reduction compared to the steel side doors. This doesn't impact the Tare weight of the unit, which can carry more freight with reduced fuel costs (thanks to the lighter weight).
A Mezzanine Deck is a reinforced platform inside the container that can be adjusted by a forklift to a desired height. It enables the double stacking of pallets in the container, ensuring pallets below the deck are not damaged.
No, not all units have the deck as standard.
If this is critical for your operations, be sure to inform our team when discussing your requirements.
Rather than source standard containers used by shipping lines, SCF designs containers in house specifically for transport customers. This means that all SCF intermodal containers are manufactured with features that are relied upon by logistics, 3PL and transports companies across the country.
