Buckhorn 48x45 BI-Series Collapsible Bulk Container with Dual Access Doors

Buckhorn BI-Series 48x45 Collapsible Bulk Container | 1,500 lb, Dual Access Doors

The Buckhorn BI-Series 48x45 is a reusable, collapsible bulk container designed for general-purpose storage, material handling, and return logistics. Rated at 1,500 lb capacity, it is the lighter-duty option within Buckhorn's 48x45 container lineup, suited for operations where load weights are moderate and cost efficiency is a priority.

Dual access doors let operators retrieve product without unstacking or fully opening the container, speeding up picking in active warehouse and production environments. Locking latches secure the side panels, keeping the container rigid and stable during transport and staging, particularly valuable when handling loaded containers on forklifts or pallet jacks. The collapsible design folds flat when empty, reducing storage footprint and cutting return freight costs on closed-loop shipments.

Two height options are available, both with a 1,500-lb capacity and the same 48" x45" footprint.

Models and Specifications:

♦ BI484525, 48"L x 45"W x 25"H outside. Capacity 1,500 lbs. Container weight 102 lbs. Dual access doors. Locking latches. Collapsible design.

♦ BI484534, 48"L x 45"W x 34"H outside. Capacity 1,500 lbs. Container weight 129 lbs. Same construction and features as BI484525 at a greater height. The taller model in this footprint.

Selecting the Right Model:

♦ Container height, 25" or 34", select based on the volume of material to be stored or transported. The 34" model offers greater volume within the same footprint and capacity rating; the 25" model suits applications where stack height is constrained by rack or trailer clearance.

♦ Locking latches: the side panel locking latches keep the container rigid during transport and staging, reducing panel flex and improving load stability, particularly useful when the container is handled frequently or transported over uneven surfaces.

♦ BI-Series vs. BH, BN, and BE-Series (same footprint): Buckhorn offers four container lines in the 48x45 footprint at CustomMHS. The BH-Series (2,500 lb, three-steel-runner base) and BN-Series (2,500/2,000 lb, structural foam walls, six heights) are the higher-capacity options. The BE-Series (2,000 lb, pending verification, four-way-entry base) sits in the middle. The BI-Series on this page, at 1,500 lb, is the lightest-duty and typically lowest-cost option in the lineup. Choose the BI-Series when load weights are moderate and cost efficiency takes priority over maximum capacity.

Where Commonly Used:

♦ General Purpose Parts and Component Storage, warehouse and manufacturing operations storing and moving moderate-weight parts and components use the BI-Series for reliable containment at a lower cost point than the heavier-duty Buckhorn 48x45 series.

♦ Closed-Loop Returnable Packaging Programs: manufacturers and distributors running returnable packaging programs for moderate-weight goods use the collapsible BI-Series to reduce return freight volume and storage footprint, supporting cost control across the supply chain.

♦ High-Frequency Picking with Dual-Door Access: distribution and fulfillment operations use the dual access doors to speed picking and restocking without fully opening or unstacking containers, improving workflow efficiency in active pick zones.

♦ Cost-Sensitive Bulk Storage Applications, operations with budget constraints or lighter load requirements use the BI-Series as an economical entry point into the Buckhorn 48x45 container family, without the added cost of steel reinforcement or welded base construction found on the heavier-duty series.

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