Description
Are you seeking a 40-foot container chassis that stands up to the rigorous demands of daily hauling? Our 40-foot chassis trailer is not just a piece of equipment; it’s a strategic asset designed to solve your toughest transport challenges, from busy ports to demanding highways. Say goodbye to frequent maintenance headaches and operational delays caused by less durable equipment. Our intermodal chassis is engineered to deliver unwavering reliability, maximizing your uptime and profitability.
40-foot Container Chassis Technical Specifications
| Dimension |
12370*2480*1450mm |
| Weight |
5800 |
| Payload (kgs): |
26200 |
| Container locks |
12 (for 1x20GP, 2x20GP, 1x40HQ) |
| Suspension |
Spring / Air |
| Axle |
3 axles, BPW/FUWA brand |
| Rim |
8/12 pieces 9.0-22.5 |
| Landing gear: |
FUWA “R” shoe Two-speed manual operation 19” |
| Brake Valve |
WABCO |
| Feature: |
Carry a 1X20FT, 1X40FT, or 2X20FT container |
40 FT 3-Axle Chassis Trailer Image

3-axle 40-foot chassis trailer Side view

3-axle 40-foot chassis trailer complete vehicle

3-axle 40-foot chassis trailer tail structure
Why Choose Our 40FT Chassis Trailer
40-foot Container Chassis draw

Video of 40FT Chassis Trailer
Engineered for unparalleled durability and efficiency, our 40-foot chassis trailers provide a robust and reliable solution for transporting 40-foot ISO shipping containers. Designed with high-strength materials and precision engineering, these trailers ensure secure handling and seamless intermodal operations, maximizing your payload capacity and operational uptime.
1. Is a chassis a trailer?
Yes, in the context of intermodal and trucking operations, a “chassis” often refers to a specialized type of trailer specifically designed to carry shipping containers. It provides the skeletal structure, wheels, axles, and braking system necessary to transport a container over public roads. So, while a chassis is the frame, when equipped with wheels and used for transport, it functions as a trailer.
2. What is the purpose of a 40ft chassis trailer?
The primary purpose of a 40-foot chassis trailer is to transport 40-foot ISO (International Organization for Standardization) shipping containers. These containers are widely used in global freight movement across various modes of transport (ship, rail, and truck). The 40ft chassis trailer provides the necessary legal and mechanical means to move these large containers from ports or rail yards to their final destinations, and vice versa.
3. How long is a chassis trailer?
The length of a chassis trailer varies depending on its intended use and the size of the container it’s designed to carry. A 40-foot chassis trailer, designed for 40-foot containers, is typically around 40 feet 6 inches to 40 feet 9 inches (approximately 12.35 to 12.42 meters) in overall length. Other common lengths include 20ft chassis (for 20ft containers) and extendable chassis that can adjust to carry 20ft, 40ft, 45ft, or even 53ft containers.
4. What is a chassis trailer load?
A “chassis load” refers to a shipping container that is mounted and secured onto a container chassis for transport. Essentially, it’s the combination of the container and the chassis working together as a single unit being hauled by a truck. The term emphasizes that the cargo (inside the container) is being transported on its dedicated chassis, ready for road movement.