SSentinel.Heavy Barges
Standard sectional barges in tow on a Canadian river

Product · Standard Barge

Standard Barge.
10×20 / 10×40 × 5

The workhorse of the Sentinel lineup. 5′ depth, 36,000 lb evenly distributed deckload, and the same pin-flange system that runs through every barge we build.

Specifications

Sizes10′ × 20′ × 5′ · 10′ × 40′ × 5′
Actual dimensions117½ in × 235 in × 60 in / 117½ in × 470 in × 60 in
Measurement conventionCenter-to-center of pin connections
Deckload36,000 lb evenly distributed
Steel gradeCSA G40.20-13 / G40.21-13 grade 350W
Design codeCSA S16-14 design of steel structures
Welding standardCSA W59 — Bohler Ti 52 T-FD flux core wire, ¼″ fillets
CoatingTwo-component epoxy exterior
DocumentationEngineered & stamped drawings — Transport Canada approved
Heavy Duty Crane Barge →Add spuds →Add rake sections →How they connect →

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Standard Barge FAQ

Direct answers about heavy deck barges, charter terms, and global delivery.

What is the deckload of a Standard Barge?+
36,000 lb evenly distributed across the deck. Concentrated point loads are handled by adding strongbacks or moving up to the Heavy Duty Crane Barge.
How many Standard Barges fit on a flatbed truck?+
A 10×40 Standard Barge ships one per flatbed. A 10×20 fits one per flatbed as well due to the 10′ width. Back Lake Barges (8′ wide × 4′ deep) stack two-high without permits.
What freeboard does a Standard Barge maintain when loaded?+
At a full 36,000 lb evenly distributed deckload, the Standard Barge maintains approximately 2′6″ of freeboard depending on the section length and water density.