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CT-4242-N-42SQCD-C – 42×42 Plastic Pallet
CT-4242-N-42SQCD-C

42×42 Plastic Pallet

Sales Leader

One of the few nesting pallets in the size 42 x 42, the CT-4242-N-42SQCD-C is robust enough to handle your bulk bag loads at a cost that makes sense.

Best Seller New 42 x 42" Plastic (HDPE/PP) 9 Feet - Nesting 4-Way Nestable
20,000 lbs Static Load
3,000 lbs Dynamic Load
29 lbs Weight
1260 Per Truck
Order by
Total pallets 1,260

Spec Sheet or call (410) 477-3000
Pallet features

A Best Seller

A customer favorite, the CT-4242-N-42SQCD-C is always in high demand. Ask if this top seller is your best pallet.

Export

Choose this export pallet for guaranteed acceptance at all ports without the hassles of delayed shipments or expired paperwork.

Air Freight

Save costs when shipping cargo via air with the CT-4242-N-42SQCD-C. Perfect for single use and one-way air shipment.

Food Grade

Place packaged foods and drinks on this food grade pallet. Easy to clean in the event of a break or spill.

Pharmaceutical

Help maintain pharmaceutical hygiene standards with easy-to-clean pallets like the CT-4242-N-42SQCD-C.

Warehouse

The CT-4242-N-42SQCD-C is a warehouse pallet designed for repeated use. Put it to the test in your warehouse.

Multi-Trip

Get more turns using the CT-4242-N-42SQCD-C multi-trip pallet and easily win back startup costs with durable, reliable performance.

Dynamic Load

Supporting 3,000 lbs of dynamic load when moved by a forklift or hand jack, this pallet works well in heavy duty applications.

Nestable

The CT-4242-N-42SQCD-C nests inside itself for compact, space-efficient return shipping and storage when not in use.

ISPM-15 Exempt

Exempt from ISPM-15 heat-treatment rules, the CT-4242-N-42SQCD-C ships internationally without wood-pallet paperwork delays.

New Pallet

Combining low weight with high strength makes new pallets more affordable than ever for better performance at a lower cost per trip.

Plastic Pallets

Plastic pallets like the CT-4242-N-42SQCD-C are lightweight and durable. Uniform length and width provide ease of use and safety.

Cut to size using C grade of our CT-4545-N-45SQCD pallet. May result in +/- 0.25" size variation.

Cut to size using C grade of our CT-4545-N-45SQCD pallet. May result in +/- 0.25" size variation.

Great for Super Sack or Gaylord

Great for Super Sack or Gaylord

Special features

Note: Economical C-Grade material blend does not include colorant and may result in varied pallet colors. Material formulation also has no impact modifiers resulting in a rigid pallet.

  • Cut to size using C grade of our CT-4545-N-45SQCD pallet. May result in +/- 0.25" size variation.
  • Great for Super Sack or Gaylord

Also Consider

Similar pallets — new and used — that match this footprint.

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Used
42×42 Used Plastic Pallet
UP-4242-N-Solidtop 42×42 Used Plastic Pallet
Static 20,000 lbs
Dynamic 3,000 lbs
Weight 29 lbs
Nestable

CT-4242-N-42SQCD-C

Specifications

Notes & Availability

StatusBest Seller

Material

ConditionNew
TypePlastic
ResinHDPE/PP
Recycled optionYes
ColorBlack / Gray
NotesEconomical C-Grade

Design

Top DeckClosed
Bottom Base9 Feet - Nesting
Entry4-Way
NestableYes
ConstructionOne-Piece

Usage & Environment

IndustrialYes
One-WayYes
Multi-TripYes
CaptiveYes
ExportYes
WarehouseYes
PharmaceuticalYes
Food SafeYes
ISPM-15 exemptYes

Weights & Measures

Dimensions42x42x5.25 in
Weight29 lbs
Static Load20,000 lbs
Dynamic Load3,000 lbs
Per Truck1260
Per Stack42 TL

Specs subject to change without notice. Provided for informational purposes only. Technical data are guideline values and may vary based on intended use, features, raw materials and environment.

Available Options: Available Option:
Durable B-Grade Material

Technical Drawing (PDF) Spec Sheet (PDF)

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