Variant · Back Lake Barge
Back Lake.
Moves anywhere in Canada without permits.
The Back Lake Barge is 8 ft wide, 20 ft long and 4 ft deep. Sections stack two high on a truck and move anywhere in Canada without permits. Designed for intermodal transport — sized for mixed shipping between rail, ship, air and truck. Payload is 20.3 tons with 1 ft of freeboard per 20′ section, and it uses the same pin-flange connection system as every other Sentinel barge. Custom sizes are available.
Specifications
| Size | 8′ × 20′ × 4′ |
|---|---|
| Overall | 8 ft wide × 4 ft high × length |
| Measurement | Centre to centre of connections |
| Transport | Stacks two high on a truck; moves anywhere in Canada without permits; built for intermodal transport (rail, ship, air, truck) |
| Payload | 20.3 tons with 1 ft of freeboard per 20′ section |
| No-load draft | Approximately 9 in |
| Documentation | Engineered & stamped drawings |
| Approval | Transport Canada approved |
| Connection | Same pin-flange system and double-head connector pin as every Sentinel section |
| Custom sizes | Available — ask with your quote |
Questions
Back Lake Barge FAQ
Pricing, specs, lead times, and delivery — straight answers.
Does the Back Lake Barge need transport permits?
It moves anywhere in Canada without permits and stacks two high on a truck. It is built for intermodal transport — rail, ship, air and truck.
What is the payload?
20.3 tons with 1 ft of freeboard per 20′ section. No-load draft is approximately 9 in.
Are Back Lake Barges pin-compatible with Standard Barges?
Yes. All Sentinel barges share one pin-flange connection system with a double-head connector pin, so Back Lake sections pin to Standard and Heavy Duty sections. Depths differ, so tell us the mix you plan to run and we will confirm the layout.