A model-based logistics guide for separating published product dimensions from final packing, loading, lifting and destination responsibilities
Quick Answer
An expandable container house is transported in a folded condition, but the published folded size does not automatically equal the final packed shipping size. Protection, transport frames, loose roof or terrace parts, fixtures, furniture and accessories may change package count, dimensions and gross weight.
Xutuo publishes folded dimensions and net weights for XT-EH004, XT-EH003, XT-EH002 and XT-EH001. It does not publish one universal gross shipping weight or 40HQ loading quantity for every configuration. Buyers should book freight only after receiving the approved packing list and loading plan for the exact order.
| Use published folded size and net weight for preliminary planning only. Freight needs final packed dimensions, gross weight by package, loading drawing and restraint method. Unloading needs approved lifting data, crane access and destination responsibility. |
Published Folded Dimensions and Net Weights
| Model | Published folded size | Published net weight | Not yet confirmed by these values |
| 15ft XT-EH004 | 5,900 x 700 x 2,480 mm | 1.95 t | Packed size, gross weight, loading quantity |
| 20ft XT-EH003 | 5,900 x 2,200 x 2,480 mm | 2.8 t | Packed size, gross weight, loading quantity |
| 30ft XT-EH002 | 9,000 x 2,200 x 2,480 mm | 3.75 t | Packed size, gross weight, loading quantity |
| 40ft XT-EH001 | 11,800 x 2,200 x 2,480 mm | 4.6 t | Packed size, gross weight, loading quantity |
Does Folded Size Equal Shipping Size?
No. Folded size describes the product in its compact condition. The export shipment may include edge protection, wrapping, frames, loose items and separate packages. Optional kitchens, bathrooms, appliances, furniture, roofs, terraces or spares can change the shipping arrangement.
After the final configuration is approved, request a numbered package schedule. Every package should have dimensions, gross weight, contents and handling identification. The commercial invoice and packing list should use the same package references.
- Package number
- Packed dimensions
- Gross weight
- Contents
- Handling and storage marks
What Is the Difference Between Net and Gross Weight?
Net weight is the published product weight before all shipping packaging and order-specific additions are accounted for. Gross weight includes the packed product and its shipping packaging. Total shipment weight can include multiple packages and loose items.
Lifting weight is another controlled value: it must match the actual lifted condition. Ask for centre of gravity, lifting points and permitted rigging. Do not add a guessed packaging allowance to catalogue net weight and call the result confirmed gross weight.
- Published net weight
- Gross weight by package
- Total shipment weight
- Lifted-condition mass
- Centre of gravity and lifting points
What Must the Loading Plan Show?
The loading drawing should identify the vehicle or container type, orientation, package positions, sequence, restraint, blocking, protection and any stacking restriction. It should match the final quantity and option set. A generic illustration cannot prove the current load.
Container payload, internal dimensions, route and carrier rules also matter. Because the exact quantity per 40HQ can change with model and accessories, do not publish a loading count until Xutuo supplies the approved order-specific loading record.
- Equipment type
- Package position
- Restraint and blocking
- Payload check
- Order-specific loading quantity
How Should Destination Unloading Be Planned?
Xutuo’s service page states that an additional crane is needed to lift the product from the truck after arrival. The buyer should confirm who books the crane, who supplies rigging, where it can set up and who controls the exclusion zone.
Survey road width, gates, overhead lines, turning space, ground bearing, slopes and weather exposure. Prepare the supports or foundation and a safe temporary storage area before delivery. The carrier, lifting provider and site team should agree the sequence.
- Crane and rigging responsibility
- Access survey
- Ground and setup
- Exclusion zone
- Foundation/site readiness
How Should Shipping Damage and Shortage Be Controlled?
Before dispatch, photograph every side of the packed unit, loose packages, labels, restraint and container closure. Record package condition and seal number where used. The buyer should receive the packing list and inspection record before the shipment departs.
At arrival, inspect before unloading where possible. Record external damage, water entry, missing labels or shifted packages. Count loose items against the packing list and preserve photographs for any carrier or supplier notification.
- Pre-loading photos
- Package labels
- Container/seal record
- Arrival inspection
- Shortage and damage report
What Shipping Documents Should Be Requested?
The exact document set depends on the trade term, route, product and destination. At minimum, align the commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, model and quantity. Ask the responsible parties which customs, origin, treatment, compliance or other records are required.
The signed quotation should state the Incoterm, delivery point, freight responsibility, insurance responsibility, loading scope, destination unloading and exclusions. Avoid using general website statements as a contract logistics schedule.
Before release, reconcile the model code and quantity across the quotation, invoice, packing list and loading record. If loose accessories travel separately, confirm their package references and destination handling instructions. Any change after packing approval should trigger a revised weight and loading check rather than a handwritten assumption.
- Invoice and packing list
- Transport document
- Incoterm and named place
- Insurance responsibility
- Destination document requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
How are expandable container houses transported?
They are transported in folded condition with order-specific packing and loading arrangements.
Does folded size equal final packed size?
No. Confirm every package after options and protection are finalized.
What is gross shipping weight?
It is the packed shipment weight, which must be issued for the actual packages rather than inferred from net weight.
How many units fit in a 40HQ?
Do not publish a universal number. Obtain a model-, option- and quantity-specific loading plan.
Is a crane required?
Xutuo’s service page states that an additional crane is needed to lift the product from the truck after arrival.
Can catalogue net weight be used for crane selection?
No. Use approved lifted-condition information and site-specific lift planning.
What photos should be taken before shipping?
Record package condition, labels, loose items, loading positions, restraint and closure.
Who is responsible for unloading?
The quotation and logistics plan should assign carrier, crane, rigging, site and supervision responsibilities.
Request a Shipment-Specific Packing and Unloading Pack
Send Xutuo the exact model, quantity, options, destination, delivery point and access constraints. Ask for final package data, loading plan, lifting information, photographs and a responsibility matrix before freight booking.
Review the current Xutuo House service page and request the latest drawing, quotation and order-specific evidence from Xutuo House.
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Source boundary: Product figures are manufacturer-published references. Final drawings, inclusions, packing, installation and destination approval remain project-specific.