E2 boxes: The meat industry relies on this transport solution.
They are in circulation by the millions. Everyone knows and uses them: E2 boxes! The signal red meat crates were specially developed for the storage and transportation of meat, fish and sausages. That's why E2 boxes are special easy to clean and, of course, food safe. But the practical Euro containers are also robust and extremely temperature-resistant. Ideal for ice-cold use in cooling chambers etc.
Would you also like to store and transport meat and fish hygienically and efficiently? Dann rent, exchange or buy You E2 boxes now at Palettenpool!
Made from food grade and 100% recyclable HDPE plastic
Studded fields allow identification with labels and barcodes
Easy to clean, suitable for industrial dishwashers and E2 box washing systems
Compatible with other Euro containers such as E1 and E3 boxes

E2 boxes services
New and used E2 boxes from Palettenpool — have them delivered now in just 24h!
Buy E2 boxes
Whether new or used — at Palettenpool, you can buy E1 and E2 boxes of the desired quality and quantity at fair prices. Do you need H1 plastic pallets or Euro pallets on top? Then we will deliver them directly!
Rent E2 boxes
With Palettenpool, you can choose flexibly between rental purchase and short and long-term rental. Whether for one day, several months or years, whether 48 or 4800 pieces, whether in North Rhine-Westphalia or Brittany: You can rent E2 boxes from us all over Europe as needed.
Swap E2 boxes
Make your supply chain more efficient and sustainable with E2 boxes! Thanks to the more than 1300 European charging points in our exchange network, your E2 pool boxes can be delivered or dropped off in just 24 hours. And digital inventory account management ensures clarity.
Sell E2 boxes
Would you like to sell used E2 boxes quickly and easily? Then use the E2 box purchase from Palettenpool! We accept all over Europe without quantity limits. This is how you increase your liquidity in the blink of an eye.
Rent E2 boxes
We also offer a rental purchase for E2 boxes. After delivery, which is also possible here throughout Europe, payment is made by payment of individual installments over a period of 12, 24 or 36 months.
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Butcher crates: For anyone who doesn't care about hygienic transport.
Whether butchers, slaughterhouses, fish processing, restaurants or catering: E2 boxes are popular all-rounders in the entire food industry. And with good reason. This is because the food-friendly and hygienic Euro boxes offer a wide range of advantages.
Sweltering heat and cold room cold? This can just as little harm to so-called butcher crates as to most acids and bases of marinated products.
Thanks to the standardized dimensions of 600 x 400 x 200 mm, E2 boxes are not only optimally stackable. They can also be placed exactly on Euro pallets and H1 pallets. This high compatibility ensures that the stacking containers are both space-saving and efficient. In addition, the ideal E2 box dimensions, various accessories and carrying handles on all four sides allow easy handling the practical stacking container.
specs
E2 boxes dimensions, weight, load capacity & qualities
dimensions: 600 x 400 x 200 mm (L x W x H)
weight: 2 kg
Carrying capacity: 500 kg (static) — 40 kg (dynamic)
volume: 40 L
Material: plastic, HDPE — food safe
color: red — identification color for pool boxes
soil: closed, smooth
sidewalls: closed, with ventilation openings
Available qualities:
- Brand new
- used, washed
- used
E1 boxes flat alternative to E2 boxes
It is hard to imagine the European food and packaging industry without it: the H1 pallet. With its hygienic and easy-to-clean properties, the H1 pallet is perfect for transporting sensitive fresh products.
The H1 pallet regularly goes through GS1 Germany's quality assurance system. This ensures a consistently high level of quality of replaceable hygiene pallets. And the GS1 logo creates transparency and trust when buying, renting and exchanging the popular plastic load carrier.
specs
E1 crates dimensions, weight, load capacity & qualities
dimensions: 600 x 400 x 200 mm (L x W x H)
weight: 1.5 kg
Carrying capacity: 15 kg
volume: 20 L
Material: plastic, HDPE — food safe
color: red — identification color for pool boxes
soil: closed, smooth
sidewalls: closed, with ventilation openings
Available qualities:
- Brand new
- used, washed
- used

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Any more questions? We provide answers!
How much do E2 boxes cost?
Do you want to buy new or used E2 boxes? Then we calculate the price of the butcher crates based on the following factors:
- Required number of pieces
- Desired quality
- Current market value
- Current demand and availability
- Delivery speed
- Other required products, such as Euro pallets
Do you want to rent E2 boxes? We then calculate the rental price of the meat crates on a daily basis as well. And include the rental period and tenant credit rating.
How many E2 meat crates fit on a Euro pallet? How many on a truck?
Thanks to the standardized dimensions of the E2 box, 48 pieces can be stacked on a Euro pallet. The stacking height is 2.4 meters. The load space of trucks is also optimally used thanks to the standard size of the so-called stacking containers or pallet boxes. Truck transport is ideally carried out with a load of 2128 pallet boxes. Semitrailers are optimally loaded with 1320 stacking containers.
How are the delivery and return of E2 Euro boxes recorded?
If you rent or exchange E2 uro boxes from Palettenpool, the delivery and return of the stacking containers are easily and transparently recorded in your digital inventory account. Euro pallets, Euro mesh box pallets, H1 plastic pallets and other load carriers are also managed easily and without the hassle of paperwork.
Are E2 boxes Euro containers?
Yes, E2 boxes are a special type of Euro containers or Euro boxes. They are used in Europe in a standardized way for transport and storage. With their dimensions of 600 mm x 400 mm x 200 mm, the Euro containers are very popular in the food industry. Food-safe Euro boxes are used in particular when handling meat and fish products.
Which Euro containers are there?
Euro containers are available in various sizes. The dimensions of the popular Euro boxes are usually based on the Euro pallet measurement system. Here are three of the most common Euro container sizes and their measurements:
E1 box (600mmx400mmx125mm)
The E1 Euro box is similar to the E2 box. However, it has a lower height. This makes the E1 Euro box ideal for flatter products.
E2 box (600mmx400mmx200mm)
The E2 box, also known as butcher box or butcher box, is very popular due to its practical size and its suitability for the food industry.
E3 box (600mmx400mmx300mm)
The E3 Eurobox is designed for larger or higher products. Because it offers more volume than the E2 butcher box.

E1 and E2 boxes: Get a quote now!
Whether buying, renting or pooling: Choose the right E1 and E2 box offer for your company now! We look forward to your request and would be happy to advise you on the preferred transport and storage box in the food industry.
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