Buckhorn BE-Series 48x45 Extra Duty Collapsible Bulk Containers

The Buckhorn BE-Series 48x45 is an extra-duty collapsible bulk container built for high-cycle industrial environments where strength, access, and space efficiency matter. Rated at 2,000 lb capacity, it supports heavy-duty storage and transport while providing fast access to contents through two integrated drop doors.

A four-way entry base allows efficient handling with both forklifts and pallet jacks, reducing staging time regardless of approach angle. The collapsible design folds flat in seconds, reducing warehouse footprint and cutting return freight costs on closed-loop shipments.

Two height options are available, both with a 2,000-lb capacity and the same 48" x45" footprint.

Models and Specifications:

♦ BE484544BO, 48"L x 45"W x 44"H outside. Capacity 2,000 lbs. Container weight 206 lbs. Four-way entry base. Two integrated drop doors. Collapsible design.

♦ BE484550BO, 48"L x 45"W x 50"H outside. Capacity 2,000 lbs. Container weight 226 lbs. Same construction and features as BE484544BO at a greater height. The taller model in this footprint.

Selecting the Right Model:

♦ Container height, 44" or 50", select based on the volume of material to be stored or transported. The 50" model offers greater volume within the same footprint and capacity rating; the 44" model suits applications where stack height is constrained by rack or trailer clearance.

♦ Four-way entry base, forks, or pallet jack tines can enter from any of four sides, simplifying positioning and reducing repositioning time during transport and staging compared to containers with limited entry points.

♦ BE-Series vs. BH-Series and BN-Series (same footprint), Buckhorn offers three 48x45 container lines at CustomMHS. The BH-Series uses a three-steel-runner-reinforced base with a 2,500-lb capacity at a single height. The BN-Series uses structural foam walls and an injection-molded, welded base, offering six heights: 2,500 lb (shorter heights) or 2,000 lb (taller heights). The BE-Series on this page offers a 2,000-lb capacity with a four-way entry base and two drop doors at two heights. 

Where Commonly Used:

♦ High-Cycle Industrial Storage and Transport, manufacturing and warehouse operations moving bulk product at high daily cycle rates use the BE-Series for reliable 2,000 lb capacity performance with fast access through the dual drop doors, reducing handling time in busy staging and picking environments.

♦ Forklift and Pallet Jack Mixed-Equipment Operations: Facilities using both forklifts and pallet jacks interchangeably to move bulk containers use the four-way entry base for consistent handling regardless of which equipment type engages the container.

♦ Closed-Loop Returnable Packaging Programs: manufacturers and distributors running returnable packaging programs use the collapsible BE-Series to reduce return freight volume and storage footprint when containers cycle back empty, supporting cost control across the supply chain.

♦ Standard Pallet-Footprint Bulk Storage, warehouses and distribution centers storing bulk goods at a standard 48x45 pallet footprint use the BE-Series as a cost-effective option within the Buckhorn 48x45 lineup, particularly when the 2,000 lb rating comfortably covers the application's load requirements.

CustomMHS is an authorized Buckhorn distributor. All purchases include the manufacturer's factory warranty.