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Weight of Mobile Home Containers

Admin September 15, 2026

The weight of mobile home containers varies depending on their type and size, typically ranging from 800 kilograms to 3970 kilograms. Here is some information on the weights of common types and sizes of containers:

I. Classification by Size

  1. 10-foot Container Mobile Home
    The external dimensions are 3.048 meters in length × 2.438 meters in width × 2.591 meters in height, with a weight of approximately 1500 kilograms.

  2. 20-foot Container Mobile Home
    The external dimensions are 6.058 meters in length × 2.438 meters in width × 2.591 meters in height, with a weight of approximately 2200 kilograms.
    The tare weight of a 20-foot dry cargo container is 2300 kilograms, with a payload capacity of up to 25000 kilograms and a volume of 33.2 cubic meters.

  3. 40-foot Container Mobile Home
    The external dimensions are 12.192 meters in length × 2.438 meters in width × 2.591 meters in height, with a weight of approximately 3800 kilograms.
    The tare weight of a 40-foot flat-rack container is 3750 kilograms, with a payload capacity of up to 27600 kilograms and a volume of 67.7 cubic meters.
    The tare weight of a 40-foot high-cube container is 3900 kilograms, with a payload capacity of up to 28600 kilograms and a volume of 76.3 cubic meters.

II. Classification by Structural Type

  1. Foldable Container Mobile Home
    It weighs 1265 kilograms and is suitable for scenarios that require frequent relocation.

  2. Packing-box Container Mobile Home
    It weighs 1350 kilograms, has a stable structure, and is suitable for long-term use.

  3. Fixed Container House
    It weighs 800 kilograms, has a simple structure, and has a lower cost.

III. Classification by Material

The wall panel material of container mobile homes also affects their weight. Common materials include rock wool sandwich panels and foam sandwich panels, which differ in weight. Rock wool sandwich panels have better fire resistance, while foam sandwich panels are lighter.

IV. Other Factors

The weight of containers may also be affected by internal configurations, such as whether they are equipped with electrical appliances, furniture, etc. In addition, customized container mobile homes may vary due to design differences.