21 octobre 2026 CHENLU Engineering Team | Updated October 2026
Quick answer: A container chassis, also called a skeleton ou bande-annonce de « Skeletal », is a semi-trailer frame without a deck, fitted with twist locks that lock onto the corner castings of an ISO shipping container. Because it has no deck, it is lighter than a flatbed, so more of the legal weight limit goes to cargo. It carries containers only.
The chassis is built from two main longitudinal beams joined by cross members. Twist locks sit at the points where container corners rest. The container is lifted on by a crane or reach stacker, lowered onto the locks, and the locks are turned to hold it in place. The container itself becomes the load-carrying body.
| Part | Fonction |
|---|---|
| Main beams | Carry the load; high-strength steel keeps weight down while resisting twisting |
| Serrures à rotation | Lock the container’s corner castings to the chassis |
| Baron | Couples the chassis to the tractor’s fifth wheel (2″ or 3.5″) |
| Pied de support | Supports the front when the chassis is uncoupled |
| Essieux et suspension | Carry the load to the road; leaf spring suspension is common |
These are general industry types. Ask us which configurations we can build for your containers.
| Article | Spécification |
|---|---|
| Max payload | 30 T |
| Conteneurs | 20 ft and 40 ft (45 ft on request) |
| Essieux | 2 × 13T FUWA |
| Suspension | Ressort à lames |
| Serrures à rotation | 12 |
| Pied de support | JOST E100 |
| Baron | 2″ (50 mm) or 3.5″ (90 mm) JOST |
| Taille | To buyer’s request |
| Garantie | 2 ans |
The short wheelbase gives a tight turning radius for port work. See the Remorque squelette à 2 essieux page for photos and video.
| Container chassis (skeleton) | Remorque à plateau | |
|---|---|---|
| Plateau | No deck, frame and twist locks only | Full flat deck plus twist locks |
| Fret | Conteneurs ISO uniquement | Conteneurs, acier, machines, marchandises en vrac |
| Poids à vide | Lowest | Plus élevé |
| Meilleur pour | Ports et flottes dédiées au transport de conteneurs | Mixed cargo and return loads |
If your trucks return empty after delivering a container, a flatbed lets you carry other cargo on the way back. If you only move containers, the lighter chassis carries more payload. Read more in Remorque à plateau ou remorque squelette.
Yes. Container chassis, skeleton trailer and skeletal trailer all describe a deckless semi-trailer frame with twist locks for ISO containers.
The CHENLU 2 axle skeleton trailer has a maximum payload of 30 T. Heavier containers need more axles; the legal payload depends on your road limits.
Four locks hold one container. A 40 ft chassis that also carries two 20 ft containers needs more positions; the CHENLU skeleton trailer has 12.
No. It has no deck. For loose cargo, use a flatbed or sidewall trailer.
Match the chassis to your containers: 20 ft, 40 ft (or two 20 ft), or 45 ft. Tell us your container mix and we will recommend the length and axle count.
Compare skeleton and flatbed options on our flatbed and container trailer page, ou nous contacter with your container sizes and route. Pricing is factory-direct and confirmed on inquiry.
Un châssis porte-conteneur (remorque squelette) est un châssis léger doté de verrous tournants pour conteneurs ISO. Découvrez les modèles 20/40 pieds, les capacités et les différences avec un plateau.
Col de cygne fixe, col de cygne amovible, col de cygne repliable et remorques surbaissées multi-essieux comparés : méthode de chargement, capacité et équipements adaptés à chacun.
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