Buckhorn BH48 Heavy Duty Collapsible Bulk Containers

Buckhorn Heavy Duty 48x40 BH-Series Collapsible Bulk Containers

The Buckhorn BH48-Series is a heavy-duty reusable bulk container engineered to protect and move heavy parts and materials while improving warehouse efficiency. Built from durable high-density polyethylene, it withstands harsh handling, repeated trips, and demanding industrial environments. A reinforced base with three steel runners supports up to 2,500 lbs, while interlocking post-and-pocket side panels add structural strength for dependable performance in storage and transport.

Two access doors 48" long x 40" wideCollapsible Bulk Box

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Model Number	L x W x H	Capacity	Weight	Quantity Discounts	View Model
BH48402500	47.6" long x 39.8" wide x 25" high	2,500 pounds	121.3 pounds	$529.27	View Model
BH48403400	47.6" long x 39.8" wide x 33.9" high	2,500 pounds	141.2 pounds	$606.61	View Model

hree recessed steel runners reinforce the base, and steel corner hit plates protect the corners and deflect fork tines during loading. Two drop doors on the length give access to product, and fork tunnels on all four sides let a forklift enter from any direction.

When the containers come back empty they collapse to 14.1 in. high. Buckhorn lists a return ratio of 2.1:1 for the 25 in. model and 3:1 for the 33.9 in. model, so closed-loop programs can return more containers per truck. Check two ratings before you order: what each container holds and how high loaded containers can stack. Buckhorn’s sheet does not list a stacking rating, so confirm it with Buckhorn before you stack loaded containers.

Product Lines
The 25 in. container is 47.6 x 39.8 x 25 in. outside, with an inside usable height of 18.3 in., a volume of 16.9 cu ft and a weight of 121.3 lb. Buckhorn lists 120 opened or 240 collapsed on a 53 ft truck. The 33.9 in. container is 47.6 x 39.8 x 33.9 in. outside, with an inside usable height of 26.5 in., a volume of 24.5 cu ft and a weight of 141.2 lb. Buckhorn lists 90 opened or 242 collapsed on a 53 ft truck. Fork tunnels are 11.8 in. wide by 3.2 in. high on the long sides and 10.4 in. wide by 4.1 in. high on the short sides.

Selecting the Right Model
◆ Choose 25 in. when rack or trailer clearance limits stack height, and 33.9 in. for more volume in the same footprint. The taller container also collapses more tightly (3:1 against 2.1:1).
◆ Buckhorn’s sheet also lists a 29.9 in. BH48 height (2.5:1 return ratio). Ask about it if neither listed height fits.
◆ Add the container weight (121.3 or 141.2 lb) to the load when you check forklift and rack capacity.
◆ Treat 2,500 lb as the rating for a evenly spread load. Buckhorn notes that concentrated loads or elevated temperatures can reduce capacity.
◆ Choose the BH48 series over the BG48 general purpose series when the load weight or the forklift contact exceeds what a 1,200 lb container is built for.
◆ Confirm the stacking rating for your handling method before you stack loaded containers.

What is the difference between a load rating and a stacking rating?
See the two load ratings

Where Commonly Used
Heavy components and dense parts, forklift-intensive handling, and closed-loop returnable packaging programs.

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