Used Gaylord Box For Sale

Gaylord Boxes Specifications & Guide

Everything you need to know about buying gaylord boxes

Size Options

Condition Grades

1,000 boxes

Truckload Capacity

Gaylord Box Sizes & Specifications

Size	Wall Type	ECT Rating	Weight Capacity	Volume	Common Usage
48×40×36	3-Wall	ECT-32	1,200 lbs	27.8 cu ft	General bulk materials, parts
48×40×30	2-Wall	ECT-26	800 lbs	23.1 cu ft	Textiles, foam, light parts
48×40×48	4-Wall	ECT-44	1,800 lbs	37.0 cu ft	Metal parts, heavy components
48×40×45	3-Wall	ECT-36	1,500 lbs	34.7 cu ft	Plastic pellets, agricultural products
42×42×40	3-Wall	ECT-32	1,300 lbs	28.6 cu ft	Electronic components, telecom
48×45×36	3-Wall	ECT-32	1,250 lbs	29.7 cu ft	Automotive parts, trim pieces
41×41×38	5-Wall	ECT-71	2,200 lbs	24.8 cu ft	Metal components, heavy parts
48×48×36	4-Wall	ECT-48	1,900 lbs	33.8 cu ft	Chemical containers, drums

Gaylord Box Condition Grades

Grade A (New/Like-New)Premium

Unused or single-use boxes in excellent condition

Characteristics

Best For

Food-grade applications, export, high-value products

Pricing

Premium pricing (80-100% of new)

Grade B (Good)

Previously used but structurally sound

Characteristics

Gaylord Box Truckload Quantities

Truck Type / Variant	Quantity	Weight	Stack Height	Notes
2-Wall Boxes - 53' Dry Van	1,000 boxes	3,000-4,000 lbs	Collapsed/flat	Thinnest wall allows highest count
3-Wall Boxes - 53' Dry Van	700 boxes	4,200-5,600 lbs	Collapsed/flat	Most common wall type
4-Wall Boxes - 53' Dry Van	550 boxes	5,500-7,150 lbs	Collapsed/flat	Heavy-duty construction
5-Wall Boxes - 53' Dry Van	550 boxes	6,050-8,250 lbs	Collapsed/flat	Thickest wall, same as 4-wall count
Mixed Sizes - 48' Dry Van	Varies by wall type	Varies	Collapsed/flat	Reduce 53' counts by ~15%

Delivery Guide

What to Expect

How to Prepare

Collapse or Palletize

Flatten boxes and stack on pallets, or leave assembled if full

Gaylord Box Industry Standards

4 Standards

Buying Gaylord Box - FAQ

4 Questions