40ft Container Chassis Semi Trailer

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40ft Container Chassis Semi Trailer

Skeletal frame | 3 axles | 30-80 tons | 1×40ft or 2×20ft containers

Container Loading:1×40ft / 2×20ft
Length:40 ft / 12,400 mm
Loading Capacity:30 – 80 Tons
Axle:3 Axles × 13/16 Ton, FUWA / BPW
Twist Lock:12 sets
Price:Factory direct price, varies by configuration. Quote within 24 hours.

MOQ: 1 unit | Delivery: 15-30 days | OEM / ODM / CKD / SKD available

Product Introduction

The 40ft container chassis semi trailer (skeletal trailer) is our main product for container logistics. The through beam structure – flat type or gooseneck type – delivers high integral strength with small weight: more payload per trip, less fuel and tire wear.

Automatic submerged-arc welding on vertical beams, shot blasting on the integral frame, and electrophoresis painting keep the chassis reliable for years of container duty.

Applications

  • Container transport: 1×40ft, 2×20ft combinations.
  • Port and terminal transfer: high-frequency short hauls.
  • Shipping lines and leasing: CKD/SKD assembly cooperation available.
40ft container chassis semi trailer with twist lock, 500mm beam height

Specifications

Below is VEHICLE MASTER’s standard specification. Please let us know if anything needs customization.

ItemSpecification
OVERALL
BrandVehicle Master
ApplicationContainer transportation
Loading Capacity30 – 80 Tons
Dimension (L×W×H)12400 × 2480 × 1580 mm
TypeGooseneck or Tandem
PaintingElectrophoresis painting
MAIN BEAM & CHASSIS
Main Beam MaterialQ345 / T700
Main Beam Height500 mm
Upper / Middle / Lower Plate14 mm / 6 mm / 16 mm
Cross Ribs42 tough ribs design
AXLE & SUSPENSION
Axle3 Axles × 13/16 Ton
Axle BrandVehicle Master / FUWA / BPW
SuspensionMechanical / Air suspension
Leaf Spring90mm × 13mm × 10 / 90mm × 16mm × 10
WHEEL & TIRE
Tire12R22.5 (12/16 pcs)
Tire BrandLinglong / Triangle / Double-Coin / Bridgestone
Rim9.00×22.5, Steel / Aluminum
ACCESSORIES
King Pin#50 (2″) / #90 (3.5″), JOST
Landing Gear28 Tons Two Speed, JOST
Twist Lock12 sets
Warranty1 year on main parts

Dimensions

[1600×1000 16:10] Dimension drawing: 12400×2480×1580mm, twist lock positions, beam height 500mm
 

Features & Benefits

  • 42 tough ribs design ensures safety and carrying capacity.
  • Anti-tire-abrasion suspension prevents tire offset after loading – a common skeleton trailer pain point.
  • Lighter than flatbed: skeletal structure saves 800-1,200 kg tare weight vs flatbed, one more container of payload in gross-weight-limited markets.
  • Electrophoresis painting – corrosion resistance for over 10 years, critical for coastal port duty.
[1200×900 4:3] D1 Twist lock detail with container corner casting engaged

Manufacturing & Quality

  • Automatic submerged-arc welding on vertical beams.
  • Shot blasting on the integral frame removes welding stress.
  • FEA (Finite Element Analysis) on vehicle structure.
  • High strength full thickness steel, titanium content 0.98.
  • National level welding supervision – 30 minutes per process longer.

Model Comparison

Skeleton Semi Trailer – Length Comparison
Item20ft40ft (This Page)45ftTerminal
Container Loading20ft1×40ft / 2×20ft1×45ft / 1×40ft / 2×20ft20/40/45ft
Loading Capacity20 – 50 T30 – 80 T30 – 80 T30 – 80 T
Axles2 / 33 / 43 / 43
Main Beam Plates12 / 6 / 12 mm14 / 6 / 16 mm10 / 5 / 10 mm14 / 6 / 16 mm
Beam Height500 mm500 mm420 mm500 mm
Twist Lock4 sets12 sets12 sets12 sets

* All configurations are customizable. OEM / ODM / CKD / SKD cooperation available.

Shipping

Ro-ro ship, bulk cargo vessel, or flat rack container depending on specification and destination. Major components are wrapped with shock-proof material and secured with steel frames.

[1600×1067 3:2] P1 Skeleton chassis loaded on ro-ro vessel

FAQ

The skeleton (chassis) trailer carries containers only and is lighter; the flatbed has a full deck for both containers and general cargo. If you never haul loose cargo, skeleton is cheaper to buy and run.

Gooseneck lowers the traction point for stability with heavy containers; tandem (flat) is simpler and lighter. Most 40ft chassis ship in gooseneck type.

The standard deck cannot – see our 45ft skeleton trailer. Custom extension sections are possible for existing orders.

Yes – OEM, CKD and SKD cooperation are available. We ship knocked-down kits with assembly drawings and technical support.

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Get a Factory Direct Quote

Tell us your required configuration (axles, capacity, dimensions) and destination port for the 40ft Container Chassis Semi Trailer – our engineers reply within 24 hours.

Email: [email protected] | Shandong Haoyue Vehicle Co., Ltd (VEHICLE MASTER) – 20,000+ trailers produced annually