Delivery Information
- Delivery method: Flatbed truck, rollback trailer, or tilt-bed vehicle
- Lead time: 4–10 business days from order confirmation and delivery scheduling
- Delivery cost: $500 flat rate to all 48 continental states, charged at checkout
- Site access required: Minimum 14ft wide access, level ground at placement point,
no overhead obstructions below 14ft - Someone must be on site to accept and sign for delivery
Contact us before ordering to confirm delivery to your location.
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The 20ft container chassis trailer is JK Shipping LLC’s shorter-wheelbase chassis, built to carry a single 20ft ISO container or two 10ft containers for drayage, yard shuttling, and short-haul moves rather than long interstate line-haul. Fabricated from Q345/T700 high-strength carbon steel, it measures 24ft 7in (7,500mm) overall length and weighs approximately 8,000 lbs (3,700 kg) tare — lighter and more compact than the 40ft chassis.
The shorter wheelbase is the operational advantage: it’s easier to spot and maneuver in tight port yards, intermodal terminals, and shipyard container storage areas than a 40ft unit. Between 4 and 8 sets of ISO-standard twist locks are fitted depending on configuration — 4 for a single 20ft container, up to 8 for dual 10ft containers — positioned to accept standard ISO corner castings with no adapters needed. The kingpin is a JOST bolted type in 2″ (50mm) or 3.5″ (90mm); confirm the size you need at order.
Braking uses a WABCO valve with 4 or 6 T30/30 chambers, a 28L air tank, and nylon wire brake pipes. Landing gear is JOST or YAHUA rated to 28 metric tons. The 2-axle configuration is standard for this shorter chassis — confirm with JK Shipping LLC if your payload or route needs a 3-axle build instead. Tires are 12R22.5 (8 pieces), on 9.0-22.5 rims, with a fully waterproof 12V/24V LED lighting system. Chassis trailers on US public roads are subject to FMCSA regulations, state oversize/overweight permits, and DOT inspection standards — confirm with your state authority. See the FMCSA regulations reference.
20ft Container Chassis Trailer — Short-Wheelbase Dimensions & Weight
| Specification | Imperial | Metric |
|---|
| Overall Length | 24ft 7in | 7,500mm |
| Overall Width | 8ft 2in | 2,500mm |
| Overall Height (unladen) | 5ft 1in | 1,550mm |
| Tare Weight | approx. 8,000 lbs | 3,700 kg |
| Main Beam Profile | “I” Section — 19.7in height | “I” Section — 500mm height |
20ft Intermodal Chassis Trailer — Component Specifications
| Component | Specification |
|---|
| Twist Locks | 4–8 sets — ISO standard, 10ft and 20ft compatible |
| Axles | 2 axle standard — BPW / FUWA / PDME (specify at order) |
| Suspension | Mechanical / Air / Bogie (specify at order) |
| Tires | 12R22.5 — 8 pieces standard (Triangle / Linglong / Bridgestone) |
| Rims | 9.0-22.5 steel or aluminum |
| Brake Valve | WABCO |
| Brake Chambers | 4 or 6 sets T30/30 |
| Air Tank | 28L |
| Landing Gear | JOST / YAHUA — 28T heavy-duty rated |
| Kingpin | JOST bolted — 2″ (50mm) or 3.5″ (90mm) |
| Lighting | 12V / 24V LED — fully waterproof |
| Frame Material | Q345/T700 high-strength carbon steel |
Standard Inclusions — 20ft Intermodal Container Chassis Trailer
- Fabricated Q345/T700 carbon steel chassis frame
- 4–8 × ISO-standard twist locks (10ft and 20ft compatible)
- 2-axle assembly — brand and suspension type specified at order
- WABCO brake valve, T30/30 chambers, and 28L air tank
- JOST or YAHUA 28T landing gear and JOST bolted kingpin
- 12V/24V waterproof LED lighting system
What’s Not Included
- Tractor unit or prime mover
- ISO containers
- US road registration and DOT compliance documentation
- State oversize or overweight permits
- Additional twist lock or securing accessories beyond standard fitment
Best Use Cases for a 20ft Intermodal Container Chassis Trailer
- Single 20ft ISO container drayage between port and rail yard
- Short-haul moves for one 20ft or two 10ft containers
- Port yard and terminal shuttling where the shorter wheelbase turns tighter
- Fleets standardizing on a lighter, more compact chassis for local runs
Also available: 40ft Intermodal Container Chassis Trailer and 20ft Used Shipping Containers.
JK Shipping LLC inspects every chassis trailer before it leaves the yard.