RPP Containers

40 x 48 Medium-Duty Collapsible Bulk Containers

The 40" x 48" Medium-Duty Collapsible Bulk Container with two-piece compression and heat-welded base offers the best strength-to-weight ratios in the industry. The container’s high-pressure injection molded design delivers strength and durability with smooth surfaces. This 40" x 48" footprint with 34" and 39" height options are ideally suited for food processing and general distribution applications. High-pressure injection molded design delivers strength and durability with smooth surfaces with a superior load handling strength up to 1,800 lbs.

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40 x 48 Medium-Duty Bulk Container Height Options

40x48x34 General Purpose Bulk Container

Features & Benefits

  • 1,800* lbs. weight capacity
  • 90 open containers fit in a 53' dry van trailer
  • 240 collapsed containers fit in a 53' dry van trailer
  • 26.3 cu. ft. internal volume 
  • 106.2 lbs. tare weight 
  • Part # DGF404834-2
  • Optional Lid: DGF4048-L
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40x48x39 General Purpose Bulk Containers

Features & Benefits

  • 1,800* lbs. weight capacity
  • 60 open containers fit in a 53' dry van trailer
  • 240 collapsed containers fit in a 53' dry van trailer
  • 31.1  Cu. ft. internal volume 
  • 116.00 lbs. tare weight 
  • Part # DGF404839-2
  • Optional Lid: DGF4048-L
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Specifications

DGF404834-2 DGF404839-2
Exterior Height 34" 39"
Exterior Dimensions (L x W) 48"(L) 40"(W) 48"(L) 40"(W)
Interior Dimensions (L x W) 45"(L) 37"(W) 45"(L) 37"(W)
Interior Height 18.3 27.4"
Collapsed Height 13.6" 13.6"
Internal Volume (cu.ft.) 26.3 31.1
Weight Capacity (lbs.) 1,800* 1,800*
Tare Weight (lbs.) 107 116
53' Trailer Open 90* 60*
53' Load Collapsed 240* 240*
Drop Doors 2 2
Optional Lid DGF4048-L DGF4048-L
Optional Accessories 40 x 48 Dolly 40 x 48 Dolly

*Capacity depends on application and use environment. It is based on equally distributed loads. Elevated temperatures or concentrated loads may affect capacity. Specifications are subject to change without notice. All dimensions are approximate.



*Count based on 53' Standard Dry Van Trailers.

Q: Do I need a lid to stack containers?

A: No, you do not need a lid to stack these collapsible bulk containers.


Q: Can I order replacement latches?

A: Yes, you can order replacement latches.


Q: Do you offer custom labels?

A: Yes, you can order labels for your bulk containers. Contact us and let us know what type of label you need.

We also understand that sometimes applications demand something a little different than the standard collapsible bulk container. In those cases, we have container experts and design engineers available to help with whatever your material handling needs may be. See our custom container section for more information.



RPP Containers warrants its new products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of shipment. If within this period our bulk container is proved to be defective, we will either repair or replace the bulk container. See a full list of our terms and conditions.

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Are you looking for 25 units or less?

For immediate pricing, or purchase, on less than 25 units, visit our online catalog Bulk Container Express 

For larger quantity pricing, or questions, please send your request or call 1-800-945-8304.

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